Week 5 Live Action Report: Franklin vs Taunton (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 live-action play took us to Taunton, Ma to view top performers from two solid programs Franklin Panthers vs Taunton Tigers. Both programs have a good variety of recruits that will and could find time at the next level. A game destined to be a Division 1 battle between two solid programs lived up to expectations. Both teams played to a 14-14 tie at halftime. In the second half, neither side could do anything with their first drives of the third quarter, but while facing a third and 15 on their second drive at the Tiger 39, the panthers connected for a 61 yard touchdown to give Franklin their first lead of the game with the score being 21-14 after the PAT with 6:55 left in the quarter. From their, the Panthers grabbed full control of momentum. The Tigers tried to come back, but Franklin kept them at bay as they wound down the clock to seal their fourth win of the season 35-14. This will be a two-part series with each team's top recruit performers seen during the game and honorable mentions of known recruits. Here are the top performers for the Franklin H.S. Panthers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>TOP RECRUIT PERFORMERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6343449b0cacb","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["471934"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":471936,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u0022Lyons was magnificient on Friday night.   The senior recruit went 16-of-25 for 232 yards and three passing touchdowns while also having six carries for 26 yards and a touchdown.  He looked very confident in his play behind center.  He can throw on the run.  He can escape the pocket and pick up yards with his feet if needed. 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At wide receiver he ran excellent routs.  He is always looking for the extra yards after the catch.  He has  loose hips which allow him him to turn quickly left or right. In open space, he can be dangerous making defenders miss by planting eithert foot and breaking away with his quickness.  He has good game speed and plays with good awareness. 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He is physical and can play press man coverage.  His back pedal is smooth and he uses good technique when running with the defender  to break up the pass.  He has very good length that comes with swift hips. Aggressive tackler who will come up for run support when needed.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_6343519b12544","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14827779/63333b6d2aa66d075c7d7b9c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6344218432d64","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["472378"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":472491,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u0022Hunteru0022 was caught our eyes on Friday night.  His frame itself is lean and has length. 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