Franklin is 5-0 against Brockton since October of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Franklin Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Brockton Boxers at 7:00 p.m. Brockton took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Franklin, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Franklin finally turned things around against Wachusett Regional on Friday. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 36-0 victory over the Mountaineers.
Brockton kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of Barnstable by a score of 10-7. The Boxers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Luke Turco put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 131 yards while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Brockton'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 Turco and Jarred Mighty.
Franklin beat Brockton 21-13 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Brockton's Cameron Monteiro, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Franklin to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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