The Bertie Falcons will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Holmes Aces at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Bertie is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were outmatched by Northeastern on the road and fell 58-14. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 324th, while the Eagles are ranked 70th).
Bertie's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Holmes, they've got a clean slate. Last year, they finished on the right side of .500 (7-5), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year.
Bertie suffered a grim 48-22 defeat to Holmes in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Will Bertie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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