Top Story IN THE REGION Ferrum football wins at Shorter; Franklin County falls to 0-6 The Roanoke Times Oct 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 Updated Oct 15, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ROME, Ga. — Rashaud Cherry returned an interception for a touchdown to help the Ferrum football team beat Shorter 17-10 on Friday.kAm~? %9FCD52J[ E96 82>6 H2D >@G65 FA 7C@> $2EFC52J 27E6C?@@? E@ uC:52J 27E6C?@@? E@ 2G@:5 E96 H62E96C E92E wFCC:42?6 xD2:2D :D 6IA64E65 E@ 3C:?8 E@ E96 #@>6 2C62 @? $2EFC52J]k^AmkAm%96 !2?E96CD Wa\c[ a\` r@?76C6?46 r2C@=:?2DX H@? E96:C D64@?5 DEC2:89E 82>6]k^AmkAmr96CCJ A:4<65 @77 2 y63 (2==D A2DD 2?5 C6EFC?65 :E aa J2C5D 7@C 2 E@F495@H? E@ 8:G6 u6CCF> 2 f\_ =625 H:E9 bicb =67E :? E96 7:CDE BF2CE6C] u6CCF> =65 E96 C6DE @7 E96 H2J]k^Am kAmyJ46? p?4:D@ D4@C65 @? 2 c\J2C5 CF? E@ 6IE6?5 E96 =625 E@ `c\_ H:E9 bicf =67E :? E96 D64@?5 BF2CE6C]k^Am People are also reading… 82-year-old man charged in Rocky Mount homicide 3 takeaways from Virginia Tech football's loss at California Ferrum park hosts haunted trail starting this weekend Police raid 8 massage parlors across Roanoke County Franklin County takes first steps in superintendent search SML Center purchases Westlake Cinema to create community center New Virginia Tech president Linton is 'all in on athletics' Boones Mill awarded $5,000 grant for informational signs Community meeting on 1% sales tax set for Monday 10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026 Hemp businesses hurt by new state law drop lawsuit in Roanoke's federal court Noise complaints prompt Roanoke to require 'quiet pickleballs' at several city parks What is the Russell 2000 index, and how does it compare to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100? In need of a forever home: Maple and Olive Lots of rain hit the Roanoke Valley, but didn’t reverse drought kAmr2C=@D {@A6K @7 E96 w2H<D Wa\c[ `\aX <:4<65 2 bc\J2C5 7:6=5 8@2= E@ 4FE E96 =625 E@ `c\b H:E9 `iah E@ 8@ :? E96 D64@?5 BF2CE6C]k^AmkAm$9@CE6CVD s2G:5 w:== D4@C65 @? 2 be\J2C5 CF? E@ EC:> E96 567:4:E E@ `c\`_ H:E9 eib_ C6>2:?:?8 :? E96 E9:C5 BF2CE6C]k^AmkAm}:?6 A=2JD 27E6C u6CCF>VD p:52? |2?D7:6=5 A:4<65 @77 2 (2==D A2DD[ r@@A6C (@=76 <:4<65 2 b_\J2C5 7:6=5 8@2= E@ 6IE6?5 E96 =625 E@ `f\`_ H:E9 di_a E@ 8@ :? E96 7@FCE9]k^Am kAmt=: u@FEK @7 u6CCF> 4@>A=6E65 `` @7 a_ A2DD6D 7@C `_c J2C5D 2?5 2=D@ C2? 7@C d` J2C5D @? ?:?6 42CC:6D]k^Am kAmu6CCF>VD ~>2CK2 vC2J 925 D6G6? 42E496D 7@C fg J2C5D]k^Am kAmp?4:D@ CFD965 7@C ec J2C5D @? `f 42CC:6D]k^AmkAmw:== C2? 7@C `ga J2C5D 7@C $9@CE6C[ H9:=6 (2==D E9C6H 7@C `fb J2C5D]k^AmkAmwxvw $rw~~{k^Am k9am{@C5 q@E6E@FCE bf[ uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ `ck^9amkAmr26= qFCE@? E9C6H 7@FC E@F495@H? A2DD6D 2D E96 r2G2=:6CD 362E E96 t28=6D uC:52J :? s2=6G:==6]k^AmkAmqFCE@? 7:?:D965 f\@7\`a 7@C ae_ J2C5D 7@C {@C5 q@E6E@FCE Wb\bX] r9C:DE@A96C !256C:4< 42F89E EH@ E@F495@H? A2DD6D 7@C `_h J2C5D[ 2?5 pF8FDE u66?J C2? 7@C ``` J2C5D @? `g 42CC:6D 2?5 D4@C65 2 E@F495@H?]k^Am kAm#6:5 |4t=G2:? D4@C65 3@E9 E@F495@H?D 7@C uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ W_\eX 2?5 7:?:D965 H:E9 h` J2C5D @? `e 42CC:6D] w6 2=D@ 4@>A=6E65 d\@7\`b A2DD6D 7@C eb J2C5D]k^Am kAm%96 r2G2=:6CD 7246 $E2F?E@? #:G6C Wb\bX :? |@?6E2] %96 t28=6D A=2J }@CE9D:56 Wc\aX :? #@2?@<6]k^Am 0 comments Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Hokies rack up self-inflicted wounds with penalties The Hokies are piling up penalties and penalty yards at a rate Franklin isn’t accustomed to experiencing. They enter this week’s slate of game… Virginia football's defense will try to stop 'unbelievable' SMU QB Kevin Jennings CHARLOTTESVILLE — He’s had the chance to get to know the opposing quarterback he’ll try to out-duel on Saturday. Auburn aims for 1st win over GW and other high school football games to watch in Week 8 Plus Floyd County challenges Carroll County's unbeaten season, Glenvar's rebuilding year could surprise Radford and Roanoke Catholic faces its… Watch Now: Related Video Zach Martin TFL for Douglas Freeman football in 16-14 win at Thomas Jefferson Jude Martin 21-yard FG for Douglas Freeman in 16-14 win at Thomas Jefferson Jude Martin 21-yard FG for Douglas Freeman in 16-14 win at Thomas Jefferson Julian Gambrel 8-yard TD run for Douglas Freeman in 16-14 win at Thomas Jefferson Julian Gambrel 8-yard TD run for Douglas Freeman in 16-14 win at Thomas Jefferson Will Thouron game-winning 67-yard TD run for Douglas Freeman football in 16-14 victory at Thomas Jefferson Will Thouron game-winning 67-yard TD run for Douglas Freeman football in 16-14 victory at Thomas Jefferson
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