Avon lost against Franklin Central back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Avon Orioles received a blow as they fell 58-41 to the Franklin Central Flashes. The Orioles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 01/17/25 @ Franklin Central | 22 |
| 01/14/25 vs Ben Davis | 16 |
| 01/11/25 vs Cascade | 20 |
When it comes to explaining why Avon lost, don't look at Makaylee Butts. Despite the final result, she posted 22 points. Butts' evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mya Thompson, who scored six points.
Even though they lost, Avon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Franklin Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lily Graves, who went 7 for 11 en route to 19 points and seven rebounds. Ashlee Baker was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Avon's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Franklin Central, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avon will venture away from home to challenge Fishers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Franklin Central, they are taking a road trip to face off against Plainfield at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Franklin Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.
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