Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) fans left the game content Thursday as they saw their football team nip the host Asheville Cougars (Asheville, NC), 28-24 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Franklin improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Pisgah (Canton, NC) to battle the Bears in a non-league test on Thursday, September 7. The Bears come into the test with a record of 1-1. Pisgah won 39-0 in their recent non-league test against Enka (Enka, NC)

With the loss, Asheville drops to 1-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Erwin (Asheville, NC) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Thursday, September 21. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 2-1.