The Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) soccer nipped the visiting North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC), 1-0 in Monday's league challenge.

The Panthers now hold a 7-12 record. They play next when they travel to Smoky Mountain for a Mountain Eight 4A/5A challenge on Wednesday, October 22. Franklin will encounter a Mustangs squad coming off a 3-0 league loss to West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC). The Mustangs record now stands at 5-13.

Next up, the Knights battle the West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC) in a Mountain Eight 4A/5A battle, on Wednesday, October 22. North Henderson will attempt to upgrade on its 11-8 season record. The Falcons enter the battle with a 10-8 record after their 3-0 league win over Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC).