Franklin Central and Laurens Central are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2015, but not for long. The Franklin Central Purple Devils will host the Laurens Central Leopards at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Thursday, Franklin Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-44 to Sharon Springs Central.
Shannon Kingsbury
| 01/23/25 @ Sharon Springs Central | 19 |
| 01/21/25 vs Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton | 6 |
| 01/17/25 @ Schenevus Central | 3 |
| 01/15/25 @ Morris Central | 3 |
| 01/09/25 @ Cherry Valley-Springfield | 10 |
Franklin Central's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Shannon Kingsbury, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 19 steals, and Zaeda Beadle, who dropped a double-double on 13 boards and ten steals. Kingsbury has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 32 times she's played. Riley McNamara was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven steals.
Even though they lost, Franklin Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 20 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Laurens Central put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Sharon Springs Central 47-45.
Laurens Central's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Franklin Central, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-8.
Franklin Central took a serious blow against Laurens Central when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 55-26. Will Franklin Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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