Football Game Preview: Gates County Red Barons vs. Bertie Falcons

The Gates County Red Barons will head out to square off against the Bertie Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gates County will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.

On Friday, Gates County didn't have too much trouble with Manteo as they won 36-22. The win continues a trend for the Red Barons in their matchups with the Redskins: they've now won four in a row.

Meanwhile, Bertie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 56-28 loss at the hands of Holmes. On the bright side, the 28- point performance marked the Falcons' highest-scoring contest to date.

Gates County's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Bertie, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.

Gates County skirted past Bertie 28-26 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Barons since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.