Cochranton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-31 heartbreaker at the hands of the Franklin Knights. The Cardinals were not able to make up for their defeat to the Knights from their previous meeting back in December of 2024.
Several Cardinals players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lexi Irwin, who posted six points along with 12 boards and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Alaina Shorts, who had 11 points.
Mazy Shingledecker was a one-woman wrecking crew For Franklin. as she earned eight points in addition to 24 steals and seven rebounds. Hailey Hanna was another key player, putting up eight points.
Cochranton's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Franklin, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Coming up, Cochranton will take on Cambridge Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Cardinals' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Franklin, they have already played their next game, a 44-31 victory against Maplewood on the 9th.
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