Franklin extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-9. They came up short against the Sussex Central Tigers, falling 13-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Broncos of the 14-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Sussex Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-5. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-9 Franklin and 2-5 Brunswick.
For Sussex Central's part, Angelina Lacayo was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four stolen bases, and four runs. Lacayo also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Deborah Wakapa, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Franklin is set to take on their familiar foe Brunswick at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Sussex Central will challenge rival Surry County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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