Franklin Central and Mooresville squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Franklin Central had to settle for second. They took a 57-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mooresville Pioneers.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Mooresville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyrone Elmore, who posted 14 points. Brevon Burns was another key player, putting up 12 points and six rebounds.
Franklin Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.1 points over those games. The victory made it two in a row for Mooresville and bumps their season record up to 14-11.
Franklin Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mooresville, they will face off against Lawrence North at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lawrence North knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 contests -- so hopefully Mooresville likes a good challenge.
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