On Tuesday, the Franklin Heights Falcons came up short against the Whitehall-Yearling Rams and fell 43-36. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 627th, while the Rams are ranked 264th).
Franklin Heights' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kelia Wilson, who posted 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, and Riley Hambel, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Falcons
| 01/07/25 vs Whitehall-Yearling | 36-43 |
| 01/04/25 vs Bishop Ready | 33-48 |
Even though they lost, Franklin Heights smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Whitehall-Yearling's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyeona Myers, who put up 16 points along with eight rebounds and eight steals. Myers is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards.
Franklin Heights' loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Whitehall-Yearling, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Heights will venture away from home to challenge Columbus Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Whitehall-Yearling, they will head out on the road to square off against Bexley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Whitehall-Yearling is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
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