Franklin entered their game against Chavez on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Franklin Yellowjackets were outmatched by the Chavez Titans at home and fell 38-7. It was the first time this season that the Yellowjackets let down their fans at home.
Chavez's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Loyal Easter, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Easter also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles (1.0 for loss). Jackson Batch was another key pass catcher, picking up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Franklin's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-3. As for Chavez, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Franklin will venture away from home to square off against Tokay at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Franklin is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Chavez, they will challenge West at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Chavez is facing West at the right time seeing as West is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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