Soccer Recap: Franklin Academy Beats Research Triangle for Their Fifth Straight Victory

Patriots

Previous 5 Games

08/27/25 vs Research Triangle	4-0
08/25/25 @ Roxboro Community	9-0
08/22/25 vs Rocky Mount	9-1
08/21/25 @ Wallace-Rose Hill	3-0
08/19/25 @ Voyager Academy	2-0

Franklin Academy came tearing into Wednesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 goals), and they left with even more momentum. Their defense stepped up to hand the Research Triangle Raptors a 4-0 shutout. Considering Franklin Academy have won four matches by more than two goals this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Franklin Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Research Triangle, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1-2.

Coming up, Franklin Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Franklinton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Academy's defense better be ready for this one: Franklinton have averaged an impressive 3.2 goals per game this season. As for Research Triangle, they will face off against Roxboro Community at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.