Metairie Park Country Day came into Saturday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Willow Lions 23-20. That's more bragging rights for the Cajuns, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Willow's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darryl Franklin, who picked up 121 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Mark Rhodes Jr. was another key back, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Metairie Park Country Day's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Willow, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Metairie Park Country Day will take on Episcopal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2015, but likely not for long. As for Willow, they will welcome East Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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