Georgia High School Basketball - Franklin County nips Monroe Area
January 12, 2024: Carnesville, GA 30521 Franklin County Lions (Carnesville, GA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes (Monroe, GA), 62-55 in a league bout.
With the victory, Franklin County upgrades its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Lions host Oconee County (Watkinsville, GA) to play the Warriors in a AAA Region 8 bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 3-13. Oconee County won 58-48 in their recent league bout against Stephens County (Toccoa, GA)
Next up, the Purple Hurricanes play the Hebron Christian Lions (Dacula, GA) in a AAA Region 8 bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Monroe Area will attempt to upgrade on its 12-4 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 14-0 record after their 76-56 league win over Hart County (Hartwell, GA).