Franklin, MA — Wachusett football defeated Franklin 20–8 in a hard-fought matchup. Nico Panechelli got the Mountaineers on the board first with a 50-yard touchdown reception, followed by a 70-yard touchdown run from Reuben Neiray to give Wachusett a 12–0 lead. Kellen Piche added the final touchdown, with Owen Foley converting the two-point attempt to extend the lead to 20–8. Wachusett’s defense held strong the rest of the way to secure the victory.