Virginia High School Basketball - Staunton River nipped by Franklin County
January 24, 2023: Moneta, VA 24121 The Franklin County Eagles tipped the host Staunton River Golden Eagles basketball team by a final score of 42-35 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Eagles face the Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA) in a Blue Ridge game, on Friday, January 27. Franklin County will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Colonels enter the game with a 12-4 record after their 65-35 league win over Northside (Roanoke, VA).
With the defeat, Staunton River moves to 2-17 on the year. The Golden eagles host William Byrd (Vinton, VA) to face the Terriers in a Blue Ridge game on Saturday, January 28. The Terriers enter the game with a record of 2-16. William Byrd won 37-35 in their recent non-league game against Hidden Valley (Roanoke, VA)