A Class 2A, Division II area round playoff game is on tap tonight at Bruce Field.
Franklin (7-3) is scheduled to play Hughes Springs (5-6) in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
The winner moves on to face the Newton-East Chambers winner in regional quarterfinal action next week.
CLASS 2A, DIVISION II AREA PLAYOFF
7:30 p.m. Friday – Bruce Field
Districts: Franklin 20-AA (champion); Hughes Springs 17-AA (second)
Last year's meeting: The teams did not meet
Records: Franklin 7-3 (5-0): Hughes Springs 5-6 (3-2)
2008 scores:
Franklin — Rogers 21-28; Salado 14-42; Groveton 41-14; Lovelady 35-38; Rosebud-Lott 35-14; Leon 42-6; Hearne 31-22; Marlin 35-27; Teague 35-32. Playoffs: Troup 55-7
Hughes Springs — New Diana 20-37; DeKalb 26-21; West Rusk 12-28; Troup 7-27; New Boston 0-12; Daingerfield 0-43; Ore City 35-0; Linden-Kildare 13-12; Queen City 16-0; Jefferson 32-42. Playoffs: Harmony 34-14
Next: The winner meets either Newton (7-3) or East Chambers (4-3) who play Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Little Cypress-Mauriceville
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