Lions
| 01/09/26 @ Rockdale | 45-72 |
| 01/06/26 vs Lexington | 75-67 |
| 01/02/26 @ C.H. Yoe | 45-43 |
| 12/30/25 @ Calvert | 61-48 |
| 12/29/25 vs Junction | 55-49 |
Franklin dropped down to 8-6 on Friday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins. They had to suffer through a 72-45 loss at the hands of the Rockdale Tigers. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
As for Rockdale, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-14 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Rockdale's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alex Cooper, who posted 14 points. What's more, Cooper also posted a 57% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January of 2025. Another player making a difference was De'Andre Stephens, who scored nine points.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Franklin will square off against rival Little River Academy at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Rockdale is set to take on their familiar foe Thrall at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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