The Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) soccer nipped the visiting Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC), 2-1 in Wednesday's league bout.

With the victory, Franklin moves its record to 7-4 on the year. The Panthers travel to West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to battle the Falcons in a non-league bout on Monday, October 24. The Falcons enter the bout with a record of 3-13. West Henderson lost 2-1 in their recent league bout against Pisgah (Canton, NC)

In their next game, the Mustangs battle the Tuscola Mountaineers (Waynesville, NC) in a non-league bout, on Monday, October 24. Smoky Mountain will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The Mountaineers enter the bout with a 4-6 record after their 2-0 league loss to Pisgah (Canton, NC).