It was a proper cat-fight when Franklin challenged Rockdale on Tuesday. The Lions took a blow against the Tigers, falling 62-31. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 72-45 back in January.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rockdale to victory, but perhaps none more so than De'Andre Stephens, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 steals. Those 11 steals gave Stephens a new career-high. Jon Fuller was another key player, putting up 14 points and seven rebounds.
Franklin has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season. As for Rockdale, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-16.
Franklin wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 41-20 defeat against Little River Academy on the 6th. As for Rockdale, they have also already played their next game, a 58-48 win against Thrall on the 6th.
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