The St. Mary Saints had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to Franklin County Tech on the road by a decisive 40-21 margin. St. Mary has not had much luck with Franklin County Tech recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Franklin County Tech's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lea Chapman, who scored 7 points along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Another player making a difference was Hannah Gilbert, who scored 9 points along with 4 steals.
St. Mary's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Franklin County Tech, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Mary will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Pathfinder RVT at 6:00 p.m. on January 4, 2024. Franklin County Tech won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Mount Greylock Regional at 8:00 p.m. on December 8th.
