Franklin County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 34-33 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northside Vikings. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Franklin County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Northside, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-12.
It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Franklin County Eagles face off against the Staunton River Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northside, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Christiansburg at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Considering Christiansburg has lost three straight at home and Northside 16 straight on the road (dating back to last season), this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
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