If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for Franklin County. They and Russell County go head to head on Friday at 6:30 PM in their first playoff game of the year. Franklin County know how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Russell County like a good challenge.
It was a hard-fought match, but Russell County had to settle for a 13-23 defeat against Hart County last Friday.
Meanwhile, Franklin County brought a five-game winning streak into their contest against Tates Creek last week; they left with a six-game streak. Franklin County enjoyed a cozy 35-19 victory over Tates Creek.
Franklin County's win lifted them to 8-2 while Russell County's loss dropped them down to 4-6. We'll see if Franklin County success rolls on or if Russell County are able to steal their positive momentum.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See how Russell County vs. Franklin County plays out in the box score
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