Apex had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They had just enough and edged the Franklinton Rams out 14-12. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Rams are ranked 267th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Although Franklinton took the loss, they still got scores from Remar Hunt and Alijah Durham.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apex will take on Fuquay - Varina at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Franklinton, they will face off against South Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklinton is looking for their season?s first win.
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