Soccer Game Recap: Franklin County vs. Monroe Area

By Team Reports Mar 20, 2024, 11:47am

Recap: Franklin County vs. Monroe Area

Franklin County was the 3-2 winner over Monroe Area when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. While the 3-3 score might suggest a draw, it was the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes who were credited with the victory. The Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Franklin County Lions' four.

Franklin County has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-3 record this season. As for Monroe Area, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin County will take on Dawson County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Georgia (Franklin County is ranked 139th, while Dawson County is ranked 151st). As for Monroe Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Loganville Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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