Franklin County is on a eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Boyle County is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Franklin County Flyers will take on the Boyle County Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past six contests -- so hopefully Boyle County likes a good challenge.
Franklin County had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against Bardstown by a score of 37-29 on Friday. Given Franklin County's advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky football rankings (they are ranked eighth, while Bardstown is ranked 48th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Franklin County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Duri Trahan, who threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Cohen Taylor, who picked up 71 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Franklin County's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. In that department, Johnathan Griffin was the leader with three sacks.
Meanwhile, Boyle County beat Corbin 21-14 on Friday.
Their wins bumped Franklin County to 13-0 and Bardstown to 8-5.
Franklin County couldn't quite finish off Boyle County in their previous matchup back in December of 2020 and fell 31-28. Will Franklin County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
