SportsHigh School Sports Defensive TD lifts New Town football over Franklin in regional playoffs Ashton Gates’ 57-yard fumble return lifts Titans to a matchup with Milford MillShare this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X New Town linebacker John Davis causes the fumble on Franklin's quarterback Jacob Howard that led to the only score in the Titans' 6-0 playoff victory. It was their first shutout of the season. (Rick Currier/Freelance) By Craig J. ClaryPUBLISHED: November 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM EST A 57-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown by Ashton Gates proved to be the difference in New Town's 6-0 playoff victory over Franklin. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X RevContent Feed