The Franklin County Eagles aimed to start the season strong, hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since spring 2021. They faced a motivated Salem team coming off a loss.
At halftime, the Spartans were playing catch-up, trailing 24-7.
In the third quarter, the rushing attack heated up like biscuits in the oven. Kyshead Arrington wiggled through defenders and scored a touchdown, bringing Salem within 10 points.
After a stalled Franklin County drive, the Spartans kept the pressure on. Tanner Overstreet rolled out and found Jordan Burton for a 9-yard touchdown, narrowing the Eagles’ lead to 24-21.
The Eagles responded quickly. Winston Davenport connected with Quincy Pruett-Ramsey on a crucial fourth-down play, setting up a short touchdown run by Reid McElvain.
Franklin County’s “Return of the Mac” sealed the win, 31-21.
Salem started 0-2 for the first time since 1997.
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