Franklin Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 53-37 bruising from the Westfield Shamrocks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Flashes of the 54-46 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Westfield's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalen Malone, who posted ten points. Malone is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Drew Haffner, who put up nine points.
Franklin Central's loss dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Westfield, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Central will take on Indianapolis Bishop Chatard at 7:30 p.m. on February 28th. As for Westfield, they will face off against Mt. Vernon at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mt. Vernon's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matches.
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