Basketball Recap: Franklin Central Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

By Team Reports Jan 15, 2025, 12:02pm

Basketball Recap: Franklin Central Flashes vs. Roncalli Royals

Carson Back

Rebounds

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Franklin Central had won two straight games and Carson Back did his part to make it three on Saturday. The Franklin Central Flashes skirted past the Roncalli Royals 39-37 thanks in part to Back, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 13 points and seven rebounds. That's the most boards he has posted since back in February of 2024.

Despite the loss, Roncalli still got an impressive performance from Joe Taylor, who went 9 of 13 on his way to 19 points and six rebounds.

Franklin Central's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Roncalli, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-2.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Roncalli beat Franklin Central by a score of 62-59 on Tuesday.

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