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Brookland Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote and Football Game Over Valley View

Brookland Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote and Football Game Over Valley View

/Nathan Minton


Brookland, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – It was a winning Friday night all the way around for the Brookland Bearcats!

Brookland claimed victory both on the football field and in the Fox Football Faceoff, defeating the Valley View Blazers 34-24 while also winning the week’s fan voting competition presented by 104.9 The Fox and Roof Raiders.

The voting victory earned Brookland a $250 donation for its athletic booster club, continuing a season-long effort to support high school athletics across Northeast Arkansas.

Roof Raiders owner Jordan Koehler was on hand Friday night to present the $250 check to Brookland Athletic Director Bobby Gross, recognizing the Bearcats’ victory in the weekly school spirit competition.

The Fox Football Faceoff, sponsored by Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox, features a different high school football matchup each week. Fans have the opportunity to rally behind their favorite school by texting their vote, with the school receiving the most votes earning $250 for its athletic booster club.

The promotion has become a Friday night tradition, bringing together school pride, friendly competition and financial support for area athletic programs.

Next Week: Trumann at Westside

The Fox Football Faceoff heads to Westside next Friday night, where the Westside Warriors will host the Trumann Wildcats.

Voting begins Monday, and fans can support their favorite school by texting:

WILDCATS to vote for Trumann

WARRIORS to vote for Westside

Text your vote to 870-930-9105.

The school receiving the most votes will earn another $250 donation for its athletic booster club, courtesy of Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox.

With another matchup on the schedule and more money for local schools on the line, the Fox Football Faceoff continues celebrating the communities, students and fans who make Friday night football such an important part of Northeast Arkansas.

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