Final from Frankfort
Franklin County 61
Lincoln County 33
Summary
It was the first “cool” game night of the season, being sunny, 65 degrees, 43% humidity, and wind out of the northeast at 7 miles per hour at the 7:30 PM kickoff. Tucker Foster, Brantley Middleton, Caleb May, and Brody Baker were the coin toss captains for the Patriots.
It ended up being a Friday Night Capital-City shootout. The Patriots took the first possession of the game and killed all but 4.5 seconds of the first quarter on an 18-play, 79-yard, 11:55.5 drive that resulted in a touchdown. Then the second quarter floodgates opened up with Franklin County scoring four touchdowns in the second quarter, and a total of five touchdowns on their first twelve offensive plays.
Despite two turnovers deep in their own territory, the Patriots nearly kept up. It was 28-21 at halftime, with Franklin County leading. Lincoln County kept it within one score at 35-27 with 5:20 left in the third quarter, then fell behind two scores at 41-27 and tried to catch up. Then the flood gates opened again in fourth quarter as the Patriots, desperately trying to score, threw a pick-six interception.
It is clear that the young, but talented, Patriots are coming of age with the senior leadership of their quarterback Tucker Foster.
Two freshmen had big-play touchdowns tonight—Kraven Murphy had a 50-yard touchdown reception and Malik Hill a 78-yard kickoff return. Foster and Hill were the workhorses tonight, as Coach Levi Rogers explained to WPBK-FM after the game, “Credit goes to the offensive line and Tucker and Malik. When one got tired, the other one ran it.”
Also, Coach Rogers had no qualms about going for broke late in the game, “It got blown open with that pick-six but we’re always going to go after it, and we will never be content to run it out and accept a two-touchdown loss.”
Our InterCounty Energy Lineman of the Game is senior center Jonah White, below with Dustin Oney.
Our Guardian Exterminating and B-Green Lawn Care Player of the Game is freshman receiver Kraven Murphy, below with Dustin Oney, who had a 50-yard touchdown catch tonight.
The Lincoln County Daily News dot Com Play of the Game is freshman Malik Hill’s 78-yard kickoff return touchdown.
Lincoln County falls to 1-5 on the season and travels to Wayne County next week to being district play. Franklin County improved to 3-3 and goes to Spencer County next week.
Scoring
-LC 0:04.5 1Q Tucker Foster 6-yard run, Brody Baker kick (LC 7-0)
-FC 11:21 2Q Chris Stallings 2-yard run, Gabriel Hansel kick (Tied 7-7)
-FC 5:55 2Q Aaron Jones 71-yard pass from Knox Barrett, Hansel kick (FC 14-7)
-FC 4:41 2Q Coreion Tabbs 19-yard run, Hansel kick (FC 21-7)
-FC 3:29 2Q Preston Schaffer 1-yard run, Hansel kick (FC 28-7)
-LC 1:44 2Q Kraven Murphy 50-yard pass from Tucker Foster, Baker kick (FC 28-14)
-LC 0:19 2Q Tucker Foster 3-yard run, Baker kick (FC 28-21)
-FC 0:00 2Q Aaron Jones, 36-yard pass, Hansel kick (FC 35-21)
-LC 5:20 3Q Tucker Foster 1-yard run, kick blocked (FC 35-27)
-FC 3:13 3Q Chris Stallings 16-yard run, kick failed (FC 41-27)
-FC 3:11 4Q Preston Peale 27-yard pass from Bennett, kick failed (FC 48-27)
-LC 2:55 4Q Malik Hill 78-yard kickoff return, kick failed (FC 48-33)
-FC 2:32 4Q Chris Stallings 41-yard run, Hansel kick (FC 55-33)
-FC 1:29 4Q Aaron Jones 55-yard interception return, kick faield (FC 61-33)
Series-By-Series
Franklin County won the coin toss, deferred their choice to the second half, and kicked to start the game.
Lincoln County’s First Possession (Tucker Foster touchdown)
Daton Brock returned the opening kickoff eight yards to the Lincoln County 31-yard line. On first down, a bad shotgun snap was picked up by Tucker Foster, and he gained three yards up the middle to the 34-yard line. On second down and 7, Malik Hill gained three yards to the 37-yard line. On third down and three, Tucker Foster ran for five yards to the 42-yard line. On first down, Malik Hill ran for one yard to the 43-yard line. On second down and nine, a pass to Trey Burkhart was incomplete. On third down and nine, Tucker Foster ran for six yards to the 49-yard line. On fourth down and four, Tucker Foster ran for eight yards to the Franklin County 44-yard line. On first down, Malik Hill is stopped for a one-yard loss. On second down and eleven, Hill was stopped for a one-yard loss. On third down and twelve, Foster completed a 12-yard pass to Trey Burkhart for a first down at the thirty-two-yard line. On first down, Lincoln County called its first timeout with 5:20 to play in the first quarter. After the time out on first down, Tucker Foster ran for two yards to the thirty-yard line. On second down and eight, Malik Hill ran for two yards to the 28-yard line. On third down and six, Lincoln County took their second timeout with 3:41 to play in the first quarter. After the time out and with third down and six, Tucker Foster ran for five yards to 23-yard line. On fourth down and inches, Tucker Foster ran a quarterback keeper to the 22-yard line. On first down, Tucker Foster ran for 9 yards to the 13-yard line. One second down and inches, Malik Hill ran to the 11-yard line for the first down. On first down and ten, Tucker Foster ran five yards to the six-yard line. On second down and five, Tucker Foster banged it in for the touchdown with 4.5 seconds left in the first quarter. Brody Baker added the PAT kick and Lincoln County led 7-0. The drive covered 79 yards in 18 plays and used 11 minutes 55.5 seconds.
Franklin County’s First Possession (Chris Stallings Touchdown)
Franklin County recovered the onside kick at their own 49-yard line. On first down, they threw to the Lincoln County 33-yard line. On first down and ten, they ran to the Lincoln County 22-yard line. On first down from there, Chris Stallings ran to the 4-yard line. On first and goal from the two, Chris Sallings ran two yards for the touchdown with 11:21 left in the first half. Gabriel Hansel kicked the PAT, and the game was tied at 7-7. It was a four-play drive that covered 51-yards in 42 seconds.
Lincoln County’s Second Possession (Lost on Downs)
On first down from the 35-yard line after the kickoff, Tucker Foster ran four yards to the 39-yard line. On second down and six, Malik Hill was stopped for no gain. On third down and six, Tucker Foster dropped back to pass and then scrambled sixteen yards for a first down to the Franklin County 45-yard line. On first down and ten, Malik Hill ran three yards to the 42-yard line. On second down and seven, Foster picked up two yards to the 40-yard line. On third down and five, a pass to Parker Hart was incomplete but a pass interference penalty was called. The penalty put the ball on the 25-yard line. On first down and ten, Malik Hill was tackled for a two-yard loss. On second down and twelve from the 27-yard line, Tucker Foster was tackled for a loss at the 29-yard line. On third down and fourteen, Foster’s pass to the end zone intended for Trey Burkhart was incomplete. On fourth down and fourteen, a scrambling pass by Foster to Malik Hill was incomplete.
Franklin County’s Second Possession (Aaron Jones Touchdown)
After the loss on downs at the 29-yard line. Knox Barrett threw to Aaron Jones for a 71-yard touchdown pass with 5:55 left in the 2nd quarter. Gabriel Hansel added his second kick and Franklin County led 14-7
Lincoln County’s Third Possession (Fumble)
After no return on the kick, Lincoln County started from their own 24-yard line. Malik Hill got two yards on first down. On second down and eight, Lincoln County had a delay of game penalty. On second down and thirteen from the 21-yard line, a pass intended to Hunter Ralston was incomplete. On third down and thirteen, Tucker Foster was scrambling when he got blindsided and fumbled the football. Frankfort recovered it.
Franklin Couinty’s Third Possession (Coreion Tabbs Touchdown)
From the Lincoln County 19-yard line, Corieon Tabbs ran a revers for a touchdown with 4:41 left in the half. Hansel added his third kick and Franklin County led 21-7.
Lincoln County’s Fourth Possession (Kickoff Return Fumble)
Franklin County recovered a mishandled kickoff
Franklin County’s Fourth Possession (Preston Schaffer Touchdown)
On first down and ten at the Lincoln County 19-yard line, Chris Stallings ran three yards to the 16-yard line. On the next play, they passed to the one-yard-line. On the next play, Preston Schaffer ran in for the one-yard touchdown with 3:29 to play in the first half. Hansel’s kick was good and Franklin County led 28-7.
Lincoln County’s Fifth Possession (Kraven Murphy Touchdown)
Dalton Rowland recovered the onside kick at the Lincoln County 49-yard line. One first down, Malik Hill gained three yards to the Franklin County 48-yard line. On second down and seven, Tucker Foster lost two yards at midfield. On third down and nine, Tucker Foster completed 50-yard pass to freshman Kraven Murphy with 1:44 left in the first half. Brody Baker added the PAT and Franklin County lead was cut to 28-14.
Franklin County’s Fifth Possession (Onside kick recovered by Lincoln County)
Lincoln County’s Sixth Possession (Tucker Foster Touchdown)
Lincoln County’s Trey Burkhart recovered the onside kick at the Franklin County 46-yard line. On first down and ten, a deep pass to Parker Hart was incomplete but a pass interference penalty was assessed. That moved the ball to the Franklin County 31-yard line. On first down and ten, Malik Hill gained three yards. On second down and seven, Tucker Foster carried half the defense on his back to the six-yard line for a first down. On first down and goal, Malik Hill gained three yards to the three-yard-line. Lincoln County took its last timeout with 23.2 seconds left in the half. On second down and goal at the three-yard-line. On the next play, Tucker Foster scored on a three-yard run with 19 seconds left in the half. On the PAT the Patriots got a penalty and from five yards farther, Brody Baker connected to cut the Franklin County lead to 28-21.
Franklin County Sixth Possession (Aaron Jones Touchdown)
From their own 40-yard line, Barret Knox threw to Aaron Jones to the Lincoln County 36-yard line. On first down there, Knox threw incomplete. On second down and ten, Aaron Jones caught a 36-yard touchdown pass with no time left in the half. Hansel’s kick was good and Franklin County led 35-21.
Halftime
Franklin County’s Seventh Possession (Fumble)
The second half kickoff was squibbed and covered by Franklin County at their own 31-yard line. On first down, Franklin County fumbled and Dalton Brock recovered it for Lincoln County
Lincoln County’s Eighth Possession (Tucker Foster Touchdown)
From the Franklin County 42-yard line after the fumble recovery, Malik Hill ran for five yards to the 37-yard line. On second down and five, Tucker Foster ran three yards. On third down and two, Tucker Foster ran to the 33-yard line. On fourth down and one, Foster plowed a defender for four yards to the 29-yard line, On first and ten, Malik Hill gained two yards to the 28-yard line. On second down and eight, Tucker Foster ran 17 yards to the 11-yard line. On first down and ten, Malik Hill ran to the one-yard line. On first down and goal, Malik Hill lost two yards to the three-yard line. On second down and goal from the three, Tucker Foster ran inside the one-yard line. On third down and goal inside the one-yard line, Tucker Foster scored on the one-yard run with 5:20 to play in the third quarter. Brody Baker’s kick was blocked and the Franklin County lead was cut to 35-27.
Franklin County Eighth Possession (Chris Sallings Touchdown)
Franklin County recovered the onside kick at their own 49-yard line. On first down, a pass fell incomplete. On second down and ten, Knox Barrett had to throw the ball away under pressure. On third down and ten, Barrett threw to Aaron Jones to the 43-yard line. On fourth down and three, Chris Stallings ran for the first down on a five-yard run to the 38-yard line. On first and ten, a 13-yard pass to Aaron Jones went to the 25-yard line. On first and ten, a screen pass to Stallings went for nine yards, On second down and one, Chris Stallings ran 16 yards for the touchdown with 3:13 left in the third quarter. Hanssel missed his first PAT of the night, and Franklin County led 41-27.
Lincoln County’s Ninth Possession (Punt)
Lincoln County mishandled the kickoff but recovered it at their own 25-yard line. On first down, Tucker Foster gained four yards to the 29-yard line. On second down and six, Malik Hill lost two yards at the 27-yard line. On third down and nine, Tucker Foster was sacked as the pocket collapsed on him as he attempted to pass. On fourth down, the Patriots punted.
Franklin County’s Ninth Possession (Fumble)
Tucker Foster punted it out of bounds to preclude any return. Franklin County started from the Lincoln County34-yard line. On first down, a pass was incomplete. On second down, a pass was complete but the receiver fumbled the ball and Caleb May recovered it.
Lincoln County’s Tenth Possession (Lost on Downs)
From their own 14-yard line with 37 seconds left in the third quarter, Tucker Foster ran 7 yards. On second down and three, Malik Hill ran seven yards for a first down at the 28-yard line. On first down, Lincoln was whistled for a delay of game. On first down and 15, Malik Hill ran three yards. On second down and twelve, Tucker Foster was stymied by a run blitz and lost two yards. On third down and fourteen from the 23-yard line Franklin County called a timeout with 9:59 to play in the game. After the time out, Tucker Foster scrambled around and found Malik Hill for a 16-yard pass for the first down. On first down from their own 39, Tucker Foster kept it for five yards to the 44-yard line. On second down and 6, Malik Hill ran 7 yards to midfield. On first down, there was a holding penalty that moved the ball back to the Lincoln County 40-yard line. On first down and twenty, Tucker Foster gained a yard to the 41-yard line. On second down and 19, Malik Hill picked up 5 yards to the 46-yard line. On third down and fourteen, Tucker Foster gained 21-yards to the Franklin County 35-yard line. On first down, Malik Hill lost two yards to the 37-yard line. On second down and twelve, Tucker Foster gained two yards to the 36-yard line. On third down and nine, Lincoln County took a timeout with 4:47 left in the game. After the timeout, Foster completed an 8-yard pass to Kraven Murphy. On fourth down, Tucker Foster came up about a half-yard short on the conversion, giving the ball to Franklin County
Franklin County’s Tenth Possession (Porter Peale Touchdown)
Franklin County started at their own. On first down, they ran to the Lincoln Couinty 27-yard line. On the next play, they threw a double-pass for the 27-yard touchdown to Porter Peale. Hansel kicked the PAT and with 3:11 left in the game, Franklin County led 48-27.
Lincoln County’s Eleventh Possession (Malik Hill Touchdown)
Malik Hill returned the ensuing kickoff 78 yards for the touchdown with 2:55 left in the game. Baker’s kick failed. Franklin County led 48-33.
Franklin County’s Eleventh Possession (Chris Stallings Touchdown)
Franklin County recovered the onside kick at their own 46-yard line. On first down and ten, they completed a pass to the Lincoln County 41-yard line. On the next play, Chris Stallings weaved from one side to the other on a toss play for a 41-yard touchdown. Hansel added the kick and Franklin County led 55-33)
Lincoln County’s Twelfth Possession (Aaron Jones Interception Touchdown)
Woodson Adams returned the kickoff to the Lincoln County 39-yard line. On first down and ten, Malik Hill caught a 7-yard screen, On second down and three, Aaron Jones intercepted Tucker Foster and returned it 55 yards for the touchdown with 1:29 left in the game. Hansel’s kick was no good and Franklin County led 61-33
Lincoln County’s Thirteenth Possession (End of the Game)
Lincoln County downed the ensuing kick at the 20-yard line with 1:26 left in the game. On first down and ten, Adyn Phillips ran for no gain. On second down and ten, Phillips ran five yards to the 25-yard line and the game ended there.
