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Story by Chris Dusterhoff
Third time was the charm for the Franklin football team. On their third trip to the state championship in the last seven years the Lions won a shootout over Gunter Thursday night, 49-35.
Malcolm Murphy paced the lions with 287 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns on 15 carriers. Bryson Washington added 165 yards and 3 touchdowns and Bobby Washington had 96 yards on the ground to help Franklin set the 3A state championship record for yards rushing in a game at 523.