It’s just not fall until Franklin and Southampton tussle on the football field. The two schools will renew their annual rivalry Friday night in Franklin at 7 p.m.

Although this a non-district game, the rivalry continues to be a big game each year. Franklin has won the last two years.

Coaches Darren Parker and Littleton Parker know each other well. Darren was a player for Southampton under Littleton Parker in the late ’80s and early ’90s.

“Franklin and Southampton has been a rivalry even when I played at Southampton,” Darren Parker said. “It’s one of those games when you throw out the records. It’s going to come down to who wants it most and who executes.”

“We pretty much know what to expect from Franklin and they know what to expect from us,” Littleton Parker said.

Franklin is fresh off a 50-0 thrashing over Northampton last Friday. Darren Parker said the Broncos need to be ready for a well-coached team.

“We are expecting a very well coached and disciplined team this week. Coach Parker and his staff will have them ready and up for the game,” Darren Parker, Franklin head coach said. “They will be disciplined and fundamentally sound. We have to concentrate on how we play and execute in all three phases of the game.”

Littleton Parker, who’s team fell 17-7 to Bruton on Friday, said he has watched Franklin play.

“They’ve got a good ball club. I saw them in the benefit game against Smithfield,” Littleton Parker said. “It’s going to boil down to the team that makes the least mistakes. It’s bragging rights around the area. That’s what it’s all about.”

In other action Friday night:

In the first time in the history of both schools, Warhill, a Group AA team from the Bay Rivers District, will play at Windsor at 7 p.m. The Dukes are 1-0. Friday night’s game is the season opener for Warhill.

Isle of Wight Academy (2-0) hosts Hampton Christian at 7:30 p.m. Hampton Christian is 1-1 after losing to Southampton Academy in week one and beating Greenbrier Christian Academy 38-34 last week.

Kenston Forest plays at Southampton Academy (2-0) at 7 p.m. The Kavaliers are 0-2 having lost 26-7 to Fuqua School last Friday.

Chincoteague plays at Tidewater Academy at 7:00 p.m. The Warriors are 0-2. Chincoteague is 1-1 having defeated Hampton Roads Academy 21-14 last Friday night.