Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Franklin Central). They strolled past the Margaretville Central Blue Devils with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 42-28. The Purple Devils haven't had any issues with the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.

Zaeda Beadle
| 12/11/25 vs Margaretville Central | 5 |
| 01/07/25 vs Worcester | 3 |
| 12/05/25 vs Sullivan West | 2 |
| 12/03/25 vs Deposit-Hancock | 2 |
| 02/08/25 @ Hunter-Tannersville | 2 |
Franklin Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zaeda Beadle, who posted three points in addition to 20 rebounds and five assists. Those five assists gave Beadle a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniella DeSilva, who went 6-for-12 on her way to 12 points and six boards.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Franklin Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
The win got Franklin Central back to even at 2-2.
Franklin Central and Margaretville Central will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Purple Devils see the court they'll take on Stamford Central at 5:30 p.m. on the 29th. As for Margaretville Central, their break will end when they face Roxbury Central at 3:00 p.m. on the 22nd.
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