Photojournalism: Aquinas vs Towns County

Aquinas QB Jim Franklin powers in for a rushing touchdown against Town County to lead them to a 42-13 victory on Friday, October 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.

Date: October 07, 2022

Led by quarterback Jim Franklin, Aquinas High School trounced Towns County 42-13 Friday, Oct. 7.

Franklin threw for three touchdowns on the night and rushed for one to push the Fightin’ Irish to their fifth victory of the season. It was Aquinas’s first region matchup on the season.

Next week, the Fightin’ Irish travel to Lincoln County.

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Aquinas WR Kevin Douglas, right, fights off a Towns County defender in a lopsided 42-13 victory over the Indians on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.
Aquinas WR Kevins Douglas runs big yardage after a catch. against Towns County on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Mike Adams. Aquinas defeated Towns County 42-13.
Aquinas defenders swarm to the ball as they shut down Towns County 42-13 on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Mike Adams.
Aquinas QB Jim Franklin had a big night against Towns County with 3 TD passes and one rushing as the Irish defeat the Indians 42-13 on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Mike Adams.

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Aquinas Senior Duncan Johnson runs out onto the field on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Mike Adams.
In typical fashion the Irish student section cheers on their team to a 42-13 victory over Towns County on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Mike Adams.
Aquinas freshman RB Christian Kates battles with Towns County defender on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Mike Adams. Aquinas defeated Towns County 42-13.
Aquinas shakes hands with Towns County after a 42-13 victory on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Mike Adams.

Mike Adams is a Georgia Press Association award winning photographer for The Augusta Press.

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