Charles City is 0-3 against Essex since September of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Charles City took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past Cumberland 16-14. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Dukes recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, while Essex put up plenty of points last Friday, the same can't be said for Franklin. The Trojans took their contest with ease, bagging a 52-0 win over the Broncos. Fans of the Trojans have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Essex's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Charles City, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Charles City took a serious blow against Essex when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 70-0. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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