Apex extended their postseason success on Thursday against Franklinton. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Red Rams, sneaking past 14-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Lucy Nelson threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Rosemary Grant was her top target, picking up 95 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Apex's win bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Franklinton, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-6.
Coming up, Apex will head out on the road to take on Southern Nash at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Firebirds will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. Franklinton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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