Basketball Game Preview: Franklin County Seahawks vs. Jefferson County Tigers

By Team Reports Jan 22, 2024, 5:06am

Preview: Franklin County Seahawks vs. Jefferson County Tigers

Franklin County is 4-0 against Jefferson County since December of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Franklin County Seahawks will be playing at home against the Jefferson County Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Saturday, Franklin County was able to grind out a solid victory over North Florida Christian, taking the game 60-47. The win was just what Franklin County needed coming off of a 65-42 defeat in their prior game.

Jefferson County can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They came out on top against Wakulla Christian School by a score of 73-66. Jefferson County's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Franklin County's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Jefferson County, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-11.

Everything came up roses for Franklin County against Jefferson County in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 as the squad secured a 67-40 victory. With Franklin County ahead 42-16 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.