Basketball Recap: Ashton-Franklin Center Snaps Five-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Ashton-Franklin Center ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They walked away with a 59-51 victory over the West Carroll Thunder. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 65-46 two weeks ago.

Among those leading the charge was Nate Becker, who posted 19 points. Another player making a difference was Aaron Lester, who had ten points.

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Previous 5 Games

12/11/24 @ West Carroll	59-51
12/10/24 @ Stockton	39-56
12/07/24 vs Alden-Hebron	60-46
12/04/24 @ Hinckley-Big Rock	49-87
12/03/24 @ Oregon	39-85

Ashton-Franklin Center's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-4. As for West Carroll, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Ashton-Franklin Center won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Durand at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ashton-Franklin Center is facing Durand at the right time seeing as Durand is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for West Carroll, they will be taking part in a tournament against Pecatonica at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.