Bishop Brady 40, Franklin 7
Key players: Franklin – Ashton Turner (rush TD), Dustin Johnston (4 catches), Harrison Kaplan (4 catches, 55 receiving yards), Yagiz Sarmisak (kicked extra point, averaged over 40 yards per punt)
Highlights: The Giants ended the regular season with a victory over the Tornadoes in the second annual Kaplan Kup – a game in memoriam of former Bishop Brady and Franklin teacher and coach Jeff Kaplan. The Giants will likely be the No. 3 seed for the Division IV playoffs, while Franklin’s season comes to an end. Turner scored in his first game as a running back, taking over for four injured teammates at that position.
Coach’s quote: “After a tough first half, both the defense and the offense played very well in the second half. … We say goodbye to our seniors and look forward to our underclassmen coming back next year bigger, stronger, faster, and ready to take the next step.” – Franklin’s Tim Snow
Records: Bishop Brady 4-3; Franklin 1-6