FRANKLIN -- The seventh-ranked Franklin Lions withstood another outstanding effort from Elkhart senior running back Jeffery Wilson to remain unbeaten on the season with a 49-21 victory Friday night.

Wilson, who entered Friday's game leading the ETSN.fm coverage area in rushing, finished with 202 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries in the losing effort He also completed two passes for 53 yards. The Elkhart (5-2, 1-1 in District 11-2A Division I) star now has 1,583 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season.

Elkhart quarterback Jordan Ives also completed two passes, including a 53-yard touchdown to Zack Gray, but also threw two interceptions on the night.

The Elks, which saw their three-game winning streak come to an end, host Teague next Friday night.

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