Seahawks prepare for Cottondale after losing season opener

The Franklin County Seahawks lost their first game of the regular season against South Walton High School but the coach says he expects many of the problems will be corrected before the team faces the Cottondale Hornets this Friday. Franklin County lost 37 to 6 in their season opener in front of an impressive home crowd. The score was 14 to 6 at half-time. Franklin County’s single touchdown happened in the first quarter thanks to senior fullback D.J. Lane who ran the ball in from 18 yards out. Franklin County head coach Josh Wright said he though the team put forth a good effort and showed focus throughout the game adding that they look to rebound with a better showing against the visiting Hornets of Cottondale on Friday. Coach Wright said he and his staff also want to thank everyone who attended the football game, as the turn out was tremendous.