Franklin County has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Aucilla Christian Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Franklin County: 14, Aucilla Christian: 9) so any points scored will be well earned.
Franklin County will bounce into Friday's game after beating Rocky Bayou Christian, who they hadn't topped in four consecutive meetings. Franklin County walked away with a 25-13 victory over Rocky Bayou Christian on Friday.
Franklin County's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. Ja'Micheal Miller was especially locked on to Rocky Bayou Christian's QB and sacked him twice. Miller is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Franklin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 195 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Aucilla Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 31-7 margin over Baconton Charter. Fans of the Warriors have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Aucilla Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ethan Bass, who picked up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Bass also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 11 total tackles and defending a pass. Landon Larosa was another key player, rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Aucilla Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Josh Agner and Ryan Moody.
Franklin County's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Aucilla Christian, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Franklin County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 205.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Aucilla Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 198. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Franklin County took a serious blow against Aucilla Christian in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 42-8. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Aucilla Christian's Brandon Key, who rushed for 94 yards on only ten carries, and also picked up 34 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that Franklin County knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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