ROBINSON — Franklin produced its strongest offensive performance of the season Friday but could not slow Robinson in a 52-38 non-district loss on the road. The Lions scored 38 points after totaling 36 across their first two games. Robinson answered often enough to secure the victory and improve to 3-1, while Franklin fell to 0-3 following its third consecutive loss. Despite the result, Franklin displayed offensive progress before beginning the portion of its schedule that will determine its postseason path. The Lions have scored 74 points and allowed 134 through three games, including two contests at home and one on the road. Franklin’s defense recorded 84 total tackles against the Rockets, including 40 solo stops and 44 assists. Senior linebacker Garrison Rampy led the unit with 11 total tackles, collecting three solo tackles and eight assists. Junior linebacker Ryan Riddle finished with seven tackles, including two solo stops and five assists. He also recorded one of Franklin’s three tackles for loss. Kaden Toney, Sawyer Januse and Keegen Griffin contributed six tackles apiece. Toney had three solo tackles and three assists, Januse collected four solo stops and two assists, and Griffin added three in each category. Senior Jackson Huthison and senior Ryan Smitherman each finished with five tackles. Huthison also recorded a tackle for loss. Junior Kemarion McClenton totaled five assisted tackles, while senior Malachi Ariola made three solo stops and assisted on two more. Junior Ryder Klein contributed four tackles, a tackle for loss and Franklin’s lone sack. Sophomore Josiah Dees, junior Cash Johnson and junior Carson Boyett also finished with four tackles apiece. Franklin did not force or recover a fumble and did not record an interception. The Lions now turn their attention to the District 12-3A Division I opener against Little River Academy. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Franklin High School. The Bumblebees enter district play with a 2-1 record following a 54-6 non-district victory over Eastside Early College. Little River Academy presents a productive offensive challenge, averaging 405.3 yards per game. The Bumblebees average 270.3 rushing yards and 135 passing yards. Running back and linebacker Manny Martinez leads Little River Academy’s ground attack with an average of 166 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Brody Allen averages 121 passing yards and 179.3 total yards, while receiver Tyler Hoffman averages 46.7 receiving yards. Januse is listed as Franklin’s leading rusher at 64 yards per game, and Ayden Groves leads the Lions with 48 receiving yards per contest. Friday’s matchup gives Franklin an opportunity to reset its season. A victory would erase the frustration of a difficult non-district schedule, put the Lions atop the district standings and provide an important first step toward another postseason run on Friday.