Virginia High School Basketball - Franklin County nipped by Fleming
January 12, 2024: Roanoke, VA 24017 The Fleming Colonels tipped the visiting Franklin County Eagles basketball team by a final score of 78-73 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Colonels face the Staunton River Golden Eagles (Moneta, VA) in a Blue Ridge game, on Tuesday, January 16. Fleming will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Golden Eagles enter the game with a 5-8 record after their 41-30 league loss to William Byrd (Vinton, VA).
With the defeat, Franklin County moves to 3-8 on the year. The Eagles host Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA) to face the Cavaliers in a Blue Ridge game on Tuesday, January 16. The Cavaliers enter the game with a record of 7-7. Lord Botetourt lost 74-59 in their recent league game against Northside (Roanoke, VA)