Surry County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost to the Franklin Broncos at home by a 37-22 margin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 40-19 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.
Surry County's loss came despite strong showings from Zariah Harrell and Wenonah Johnson. Harrell posted seven points and 11 boards, while Johnson scored nine points and six rebounds.

Cougars
01/14/25 vs Franklin | 12 |
12/17/24 vs Lancaster | 9 |
01/13/25 vs Colonial Beach | 7 |
12/18/24 @ Northumberland | 6 |
01/03/25 vs Charles City | 5 |
Even though they lost, Surry County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Surry County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Franklin, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-8 record this season.
Surry County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 45-18 loss against Windsor on the 15th. Franklin has also already played their next game, a 23-12 win against Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech on the 15th.
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