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Virginia High School Football - Franklin County nips William Byrd
October 31, 2025: Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Spectators at Friday's league bout between the Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA) and the visiting William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA), saw Franklin County's football team nip William Byrd by a final score of 24-21.
With the win, Franklin County advances its record to 4-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Fleming (Roanoke, VA) to encounter the Colonels in a Blue Ridge bout on Friday, November 7. The Colonels go into the bout with a record of 6-3. Fleming won 46-0 in their recent league bout against Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA)
The Terriers now own a 6-3 record. They play next when they host Staunton River for a Blue Ridge bout on Friday, November 7. William Byrd will encounter a Golden Eagles team coming off a 34-14 league loss to Northside (Roanoke, VA). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 3-6.