Dennis Phillips publisher@robconews.com Robertson County News TROY — Franklin’s offense rolled Friday, Nov. 6, as the Lions pulled away from Troy for a 62-34 District 12-3A Division I victory that extended their winning streak to five games. The Lions (6-4, 6-1 district) broke open a tight contest by outscoring Troy 41-7 across the second and third quarters. After the teams finished the opening period tied at 14, Franklin outscored Troy 20-7 in the second quarter and 21-0 in the third to seize a commanding 55-21 advantage. Troy (6-4) scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, but Franklin added seven more to secure the 28-point win in the regular-season finale. While Franklin’s 62 points highlighted the night, its defense supplied pivotal resistance during the decisive middle stretches. The Lions recorded 86 total tackles, including 45 solo stops and 41 assisted tackles, along with two interceptions, two tackles for loss, one sack and six passes broken up. Senior Garrison Rampy led Franklin with 10 tackles, including six solo stops and four assists. Junior Cayson Morgan followed with nine tackles, six unassisted and three assisted, while junior Ryder Klein contributed eight tackles, a tackle for loss and the team’s lone sack. Senior Keegen Griffin delivered another strong performance with seven tackles, including three solo stops, four assists, one interception and one tackle for loss. Junior Cash Johnson accounted for Franklin’s other interception and added an assisted tackle. Junior Ryan Riddle and freshman Brody Hawkins finished with five tackles apiece. Junior Blake Reeves and senior Zachary Marak contributed three tackles each, while sophomore Josiah Dees made two solo stops. Senior Ryan Smitherman added three tackles. Junior Landry Davenel also recorded five tackles and broke up a pass, while junior Kemarion McClenton added four stops. Senior Tyler Lebouff led the secondary with two pass breakups. Ryan Smitherman, Malachi Ariola and Zachary Marak each recorded another, helping Franklin finish with six passes defended in addition to its two takeaways. The game turned sharply after the opening quarter. With the score tied at 14, Franklin moved in front 34-21 by halftime before holding the Trojans scoreless throughout the third quarter. The Lions’ 21 third-quarter points effectively put the contest beyond reach. The victory placed Franklin second in the published district standings, behind Lorena and ahead of Cameron Yoe. All three teams finished with 6-1 district records, creating a three-way tie by record, but Franklin’s overall mark stood at 6-4 after the win. Franklin completed the regular season with 470 points scored and 297 allowed. In district competition, the Lions scored 396 points and surrendered 163, reflecting the team’s improved performance in league play. For Franklin, the road victory provided momentum entering the postseason and underscored a strong finish following a difficult start to the season.