Basketball Game Preview: Franklin County Eagles vs. Northside Vikings

Franklin County is on a three-game streak of home losses, Northside a 19-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Monday. The Franklin County Eagles will welcome the Northside Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Franklin County lost 46-22 to Fleming on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 231st, while the Colonels are ranked third).

Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 83-20, which was the final score in Northside's tilt against Lord Botetourt on Friday.

Franklin County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Northside, their loss dropped their record down to 3-17.

Franklin County and Northside were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup two weeks ago, but Franklin County came up empty-handed after a 34-33 defeat. Will Franklin County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.