Franklin entered their matchup against Pleasant Grove on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Franklin Wildcats took a 26-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pleasant Grove Eagles. It was the first time this season that the Wildcats let down their fans at home.
Franklin's loss came despite strong showings from Caden Bowers and Jaeden Haselrig. Bowers picked up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Haselrig gained 109 total yards. The dominant performance also gave Haselrig a new career-high in rushing yards.
Pleasant Grove had a senior duo take command as Jacob Beals picked up 162 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Cole Davis threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns. Beals is becoming a predictor of Pleasant Grove's success: when he posts at least two receiving touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Franklin's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3. As for Pleasant Grove, they moved to 4-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin will challenge Monterey Trail at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Monterey Trail is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26 points per game this season. As for Pleasant Grove, they will face off against Cosumnes Oaks at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Pleasant Grove's defense has only allowed 11.9 points per game this season, so Cosumnes Oaks' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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