Georgia High School Basketball - Franklin County overwhelms Monroe Area
January 12, 2024: Carnesville, GA 30521 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Franklin County Lions (Carnesville, GA) and the visiting Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes (Monroe, GA), saw Franklin County's basketball squad wallop Monroe Area by a count of 54-22.
With the victory, Franklin County upgrades its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Lions host Oconee County (Watkinsville, GA) to play the Warriors in a AAA Region 8 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 8-8. Oconee County won 55-37 in their recent league challenge against Stephens County (Toccoa, GA)
Next up, the Purple Hurricanes play the Hebron Christian Lions (Dacula, GA) in a AAA Region 8 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Monroe Area will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 15-2 record after their 82-36 non-league win over Stockbridge (Stockbridge, GA).