Undefeated Franklin High Set to Host Cottondale Hornets in Top-Tier Matchup
Franklin County's 7-0 Franklin High School football team is set to host Eastpoint's 5-0 Cottondale Hornets for an undefeated matchup on Friday night. Both teams compete within the Sunshine State Athletic Association.
Panama City, FL, September 29, 2026 —
Franklin County’s undefeated Franklin High School football team is preparing for a significant contest this Friday night as they are scheduled to host the Cottondale Hornets from Eastpoint. Both teams enter the game with perfect records, highlighting a highly anticipated showdown within the Sunshine State Athletic Association.
Franklin High School, representing Franklin County, currently holds an impressive 7-0 season record. Their opponent, the Cottondale Hornets, based in Eastpoint, has also maintained an unblemished record, standing at 5-0. This matchup marks a critical point in the season for both squads as they vie for continued dominance and position within their conference.
The game is scheduled for Friday night, though specific details regarding game time and venue beyond Franklin High School’s home field were not immediately available. As both teams remain undefeated, the outcome of this contest will have substantial implications for their standings in the Sunshine State Athletic Association. The athletic conference includes various high school teams competing across the state.
The stakes are high for both Franklin High and Cottondale as they aim to preserve their perfect seasons. Fans are expected to gather for what promises to be a competitive and closely watched game between two of the region’s top-performing high school football programs.
Story summarized from the original created by Scott Rossman on www.wjhg.com, see more information here.
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