Franklin County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Lincoln County Falcons 49-6. The Rebels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Lincoln County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddox Franklin, who threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Carsen Carter helped Franklin out on the ground, rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Franklin County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Lincoln County, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin County will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Columbia Central at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Columbia Central's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Franklin County's offense will have their work cut out for them. Lincoln County will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Cookeville at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Lincoln County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.7 points per game this season.
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