Roanoke Rapids hadn't done well against Franklinton recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets skirted past the Franklinton Rams 3-2. The Yellowjackets better thank their lucky stars for the performance of Balmoris Gonzalez, as he scored every single goal for his team.
Roanoke Rapids pushed their record up to 6-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Franklinton, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roanoke Rapids will host Southern Nash at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Roanoke Rapids is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.2 goals per game this season. As for Franklinton, they will welcome Franklin Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Franklinton surely won't give up without a fight.
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