Football Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Franklin

Panthers

Previous 3 Games

10/10/25 @ North Henderson	42-21
10/03/25 vs Tuscola	28-7
09/26/25 @ Pisgah	37-26

Franklin entered their tilt with North Henderson on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Knights 42-21. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 76th, while the Knights are ranked 206th).

Anderson Terrell threw for 95 yards while completing 87.5% of his passes. Damion Bowles was his top target, picking up 64 receiving yards. On the ground, Garrett Young rushed for 190 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry.

When it comes to explaining why North Henderson lost, don't look at Parker Willis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 165 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Willis is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 138 every time he's taken the field this season.

Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for North Henderson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.

Franklin and North Henderson will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Panthers see the field they'll take on Smoky Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. As for North Henderson, their break will end when they face West Henderson at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th.