Football Game Recap: Louisburg Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 9:24am

Football Recap: Louisburg Warriors vs. Franklinton Rams

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Louisburg lost against Franklinton back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The match between the Louisburg Warriors and the Franklinton Rams wasn't particularly close, with the Louisburg Warriors falling 33-17.

Although Louisburg took the loss, they still got scores from Jaylen Pender and Carlos Person.

Louisburg wouldn't let Franklinton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Louisburg can thank Jeremiah Mann and Javon Green for forcing both of them.

Franklinton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Keith James led the charge by throwing for 165 yards and three touchdowns. A Durham helped James out on the ground, rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.

Louisburg now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Franklinton, the win snapped their losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-2 record.

Louisburg will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Wake Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. Hopefully Wake Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday. As for Franklinton, they will host Wakefield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklinton is facing Wakefield at the right time seeing as Wakefield is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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