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Nettleton Raiders Win Second Straight Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Earn $250 Booster Club Donation

Nettleton Raiders Win Second Straight Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Earn $250 Booster Club Donation

Photo: Saga Communications/Nathan Minton


Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Nettleton Raiders are making it a habit of winning on Friday nights — both on the football field and in the Fox Football Faceoff!

For the second consecutive week, Nettleton won the weekly text-voting competition presented by 104.9 The Fox and Roof Raiders, earning another $250 donation for the Raiders booster club.

The latest victory came as the Raiders hosted the Paragould Rams. Nettleton won the game 43-33, extending its winning streak to four games and improving its record to 4-2. The Raiders’ 43 points marked their highest offensive output of the season.

The Fox Football Faceoff gives high school football fans across Northeast Arkansas the opportunity to show their school pride while supporting their teams. Each week, fans vote for their favorite school by text, and the winning school’s booster club receives a $250 donation from Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox.

With two consecutive Faceoff victories, the Nettleton Raiders booster club has now received $500 through the promotion.

Photo: Nathan Minton

Next Week: Valley View at Brookland

The Fox Football Faceoff moves to another exciting matchup next week as the Valley View Blazers travel to take on the Brookland Bearcats.

Voting begins Monday. Fans can show their support by texting BLAZERS to vote for Valley View or BEARCATS to vote for Brookland to 870-930-9105.

The school receiving the most votes will earn a $250 donation for its booster club.

The Fox Football Faceoff is presented by Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox, celebrating school pride, supporting local athletics and giving Northeast Arkansas fans another reason to get involved on Friday nights.

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