Basketball Recap: Franklin Central Picks Up Sixth Straight Win at Home

Purple Devils

Previous 6 Games (Home)

12/09/25 vs Rockland Central	31-25
02/26/25 vs Hunter-Tannersville	39-30
02/12/25 vs Sharon Springs Central	47-20
02/07/25 vs Milford Central	41-36
01/21/25 vs Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton	45-29
01/07/25 vs Worcester	57-30

Franklin Central had won five straight home games dating back to last season and Daniella DeSilva did her part to make it six on Tuesday. The Purple Devils managed a 31-25 win over the Rockland Central Wildcats thanks in part to DeSilva, who shot 69% from the field en route to 20 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played.

Franklin Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Rockland Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Coming up, Franklin Central will challenge Margaretville Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rockland Central, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Eldred at 6:30 p.m. on January 15, 2026.