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Harrisburg Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Walnut Ridge Wins on the Field

Harrisburg Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Walnut Ridge Wins on the Field

Photo: Saga Communications/Nathan Minton (Roof Raiders)


Harrisburg, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Harrisburg Hornets came out on top in the latest Fox Football Faceoff, earning a $250 donation for their athletic booster club after fans gave Harrisburg the most votes in this week’s school-vs.-school competition.

The Walnut Ridge Bobcats traveled to Harrisburg Friday night for the latest Faceoff matchup, with fans from both schools getting behind their teams during the week’s voting.

While Harrisburg won the battle for the votes, Walnut Ridge won the battle on the football field.

The Bobcats defeated the Hornets 47-20 Friday night at Harrisburg.

As part of the Fox Football Faceoff, Harrisburg Athletic Director Brian Carter was presented with a $250 check from Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox for the Harrisburg athletic booster club.

The Fox Football Faceoff is a season-long promotion from 104.9 The Fox that puts two area high schools head-to-head each week. Fans vote for their favorite school by text, and the school receiving the most votes earns a $250 donation for its athletic booster club.

“The Fox” with “The Hornet”

Brookland at Nettleton Up Next

The Fox Football Faceoff continues next week with a matchup between the Brookland Bearcats and Nettleton Raiders on Friday night, October 2.

Voting begins Monday.

J.D. Justice (left) with “The Fox” visits with Roof Raiders crew

Fans can vote for Brookland by texting BEARCATS or vote for Nettleton by texting RAIDERS to: 870-930-9105

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

The Fox Football Faceoff continues throughout the high school football season, with a new matchup, a new voting battle and another $250 on the line each week.

Pick your school. Cast your vote. Win $250 for your booster club.

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