Basketball Recap: Marion-Franklin Comes Up Short

After flying high against Horizon Science Academy last Wednesday, Marion-Franklin came back down to earth. The Marion-Franklin Red Devils were outmatched by Genoa Christian Academy and fell 61-18. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-8.

Leah Kinley was her usual excellent self, going 11 of 21 on her way to 26 points along with six assists and five steals for Genoa Christian Academy. Kinley is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Schuck, who went 5 for 9 en route to 10 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals.

Marion-Franklin's loss was their eighth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Genoa Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.

Marion-Franklin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Genoa Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Tree of Life Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.