Lawrence County had to take a loss the last time they squared off against Franklin County but Logan Clayton made sure they didn't get the same satisfaction on Friday. The Lawrence County Wildcats took down the Franklin County Rebels 35-17 thanks in part to Clayton, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 115 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 54 yards.
Clayton was just one part of a punishing run game: Lawrence County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Lawrence County's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for Franklin County, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Lawrence County will welcome Cheatham County Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Franklin County, they and Spring Hill are set to duel on Friday. Franklin County is facing Spring Hill at the right time seeing as Spring Hill is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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