Franklin has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 18 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 69-22 loss at the hands of the Elk Grove Thundering Herd. The matchup marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
David Hale continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Elk Grove, rushing for 209 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Hale a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Daniel Tejada, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Franklin fell to 4-1. As for Elk Grove, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin will venture away from home to challenge Laguna Creek at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Franklin is facing Laguna Creek at the right time seeing as Laguna Creek is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Elk Grove, they will head out to take on Cosumnes Oaks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Elk Grove knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Cosumnes Oaks likes a good challenge.
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