St. Thomas Aquinas waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Franklin Warriors 56-6 at home. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 25 points or more this season.
St. Thomas Aquinas got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Chukwuma Odoh out in front who rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 72 yards. Another receiver making a difference was Josiah Zayas, who picked up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
St. Thomas Aquinas' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Chase Young picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 95.
St. Thomas Aquinas' victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Franklin, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
St. Thomas Aquinas will take on Elizabeth at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Thomas Aquinas is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Franklin, they will face off against Edison on Friday. Franklin is facing Edison at the right time seeing as Edison is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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