Texas High School Basketball - Westwood thwarted by Franklin
February 9, 2024: Franklin, TX 77856
The Westwood Panthers basketball team (Palestine, TX), was toppled 72-53 in Friday's league battle with the host Franklin Lions (Franklin, TX)
The Lions now possess a 12-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mexia for a 3A Region III District 20 battle on Tuesday, February 13. Franklin will confront a Black Cats team coming off a 86-41 league win over Groesbeck (Groesbeck, TX). The Black Cats record now stands at 23-11.
The Panthers (22-7) will now prepare for their battle against Teague (Teague, TX). The Lions come into the 3A Region III District 20 battle with a 10-13 record. In their last battle, Teague beat Fairfield (Fairfield, TX), 75-62, in a league battle.