West Franklin's game on Friday was all tied up 26-26 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. The matchup between them and the Council Grove Braves didn't end well, with the West Franklin Falcons falling 63-44. The contest marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Brycen Palmquist was his usual excellent self, going 8 of 14 on his way to 23 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists for Council Grove. Palmquist is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Finn Gant, who went 7 for 13 on his way to 19 points and seven rebounds.
Falcons
| 12/20/24 vs Council Grove | 44-63 |
| 12/17/24 @ Lyndon | 58-48 |
| 12/13/24 @ Osage City | 55-47 |
| 12/12/24 vs Lebo | 63-54 |
| 12/10/24 vs Santa Fe Trail | 60-71 |
With the defeat, West Franklin broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-3. As for Council Grove, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Franklin will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Osage City on January 7, 2025. West Franklin is facing Osage City at the right time seeing as Osage City is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Council Grove will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Lyndon at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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