Basketball Recap: Carroll Takes a Loss

Carroll and Franklinton squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Carroll had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Franklinton Demons by a score of 49-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since December 27, 2024.

Carroll has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 24-20 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.8 points over those games. The victory made it two in a row for Franklinton and bumps their season record up to 22-12.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Franklinton beat Carroll by a score of 49-47 later that day.