There is something brewing over at University City High with its football program.

Second-year head coach Will Franklin has the Lions program going in the positive direction. It started last season when Franklin guided the Lions to five victories in the last six games.

The Lions have carried that momentum into this season with a 2-1 record, with victories over John Burroughs and Fort Zumwalt East. Those two teams defeated University City by a combined score of 88-28.

University City opened the season with a 20-0 victory over John Burroughs. Last Thursday, the Lions scored a 39-34 victory over Fort Zumwalt East in a very entertaining and high scoring game. The Lions had a late defensive stand to hold off a late East rally.

Franklin has built a very potent offense with a lot of players w

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