Franklin had already won six in a row and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Smoky Mountain Mustangs. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Franklin never let Smoky Mountain on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 26-24, 25-18.
Franklin had a senior duo take command as Mckayla Sanders had 25 digs and Mckenna Plemmons had seven digs and three aces. Sanders is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Franklin pushed their record up to 18-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Smoky Mountain, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.
Franklin will square off against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Franklin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Smoky Mountain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Henderson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Smoky Mountain is facing East Henderson at the right time seeing as East Henderson is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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