Spectators at Friday's league bout between the Northside Vikings (Roanoke, VA) and the host Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA), saw Northside's football team nip Franklin County by a final score of 24-23.

With the win, Northside advances its record to 5-2 on the season. The Vikings host Fleming (Roanoke, VA) to encounter the Colonels in a Blue Ridge bout on Friday, October 24. The Colonels go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Fleming won 55-7 in their recent league bout against William Byrd (Vinton, VA)

The Eagles now own a 2-5 record. They play next when they travel to Staunton River for a Blue Ridge bout on Friday, October 24. Franklin County will play a Golden Eagles team coming off a 28-21 league loss to Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 3-4.