Basketball Recap: Franklin Comes Up Short

After soaring to 61 points the game before, Franklin was a bit more limited in their game on Sunday. They came up short against the Lakota East Thunderhawks, falling 52-30. The matchup marked the Sabers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Lakota East, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin will venture away from home to face off against Kenosha Bradford at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Lakota East, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Oak Hills at 7:30 p.m. on January 9, 2026.