MIAA D1 Sweet 16: (8) Methuen 35, (9) Franklin 21 – Eason leads Rangers past Panthers

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff METHUEN — Shane Eason put on another fantastic performance as eighth-seeded Methuen got the best of ninth-seeded Franklin, 35-21 in the opening round of the D1 playoffs on Friday night. This season for Methuen has constantly been called the Shane Eason Show. The senior running back has just been a nightmare for defensive coordinators. Coming into this game, Eason had totaled 1,431 rushing yards and...