Panthers win at Connellsville, 35-7
Franklin Regional led 28-0 at halftime Friday night on the Panthers’ way to a 35-7 Big East Conference road victory at Connellsville.
Zach Gordon led the way for Franklin Regional (3-1, 4-2) with 230 yards rushing on 26 carries and touchdown runs of 8, 1 and 25 yards. Trevor Brncic completed nine passes for 186 yards and a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jeffrey Downs.
The Falcons (0-5, 1-6) avoided the shutout on Josh Maher’s 40-yard touchdown pass to Ahmad Hooper in the third quarter.
Big East Conference (AAAAA)
Franklin Regional 14-14-0-7 — 35
Connellsville 0-0-7-0 — 7
First Quarter
FR: Colton Johns 1 run (Anthony DiFalco kick)
FR: Jeffrey Downs 10 pass from Trevor Brncic (Anthony DiFalco kick)
Second Quarter
FR: Zac Gordon 8 run (Anthony DiFalco kick)
FR: Zac Gordon 58 run (Anthony DiFalco kick)
Third Quarter
Con: Ahmad Hooper 40 pass from Josh Maher (Gage Gillott kick)
Fourth Quarter
FR: Zac Gordon 1 run (Anthony DiFalco kick)
Records: Franklin Regional (3-1, 4-2), Connellsville (0-5, 1-6).