Football Game Preview: Northside Vikings vs. Franklin County Eagles + How To Watch

The Northside Vikings will venture away from home to take on the Franklin County Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northside's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so Franklin County's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Northside is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against William Byrd on Friday. The Vikings fell 14-7 to the Terriers. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Terriers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Meanwhile, Franklin County also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to Lord Botetourt by a score of 26-14.

Franklin County's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Northside, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.

Everything came up roses for Northside against Franklin County when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 35-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.