Hornets
| 10/03/25 vs Franklin County | 42-35 |
| 09/26/25 @ Wewahitchka | 24-16 |
| 09/19/25 vs Lighthouse Private Christian Academy | 58-24 |
Cottondale won the last time they faced Franklin County and things went their way on Friday too. The Hornets came out on top against the Seahawks by a score of 42-35. The victory was nothing new for the Hornets as they're now sitting on three straight.
Cottondale got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tramond Collins out in front who rushed for 124 yards and two scores on only ten carries. The Hornets also got help from Trashonn Collins, who showed off his sure hands for 123 receiving yards.
Cottondale didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Franklin County to a completion percentage of just 41.2%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Collins and Trashonn, who each logged one passes deflected. Cottondale wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 56.2%.
Cottondale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Jones and Collins. Collins is also on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in each of the last five games he's played.
Franklin County's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Maddox Shaw, who rushed for 158 yards and one TD while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and Sadiq Jones, who gained 79 total yards and a touchdown.
Cottondale's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Franklin County, the loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 5-2.
Coming up, Cottondale will head out to take on Liberty County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Zacarius Collins and Matthew Lollie. As for Franklin County, they will be playing at home against Wewahitchka at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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