Franklin lost to Pisgah back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Panthers fell 66-59 to the Bears. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 277th, while the Bears are ranked 46th).
Finley Moffitt
| 12/09/25 @ North Buncombe | 2 |
| 12/29/25 vs Hayesville | 4 |
| 12/12/25 @ East Henderson | 8 |
| 12/16/25 vs Brevard | 8 |
| 12/02/25 vs North Buncombe | 9 |
Despite the loss, Franklin saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Finley Moffitt posted 23 points. Those 23 points set a new season-high mark for Moffitt. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylee Greene, who put up 14 points.
It was another big night for Chandler Lowery, who shot 45% from the field en route to 22 points in addition to seven boards and six assists for Pisgah. Lowery is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last five games she's played. Jade Cody was another key player, putting up eight points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Franklin's record is now 10-10. As for Pisgah, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 19-1.
Coincidentally, Franklin and Pisgah will both be playing Tuscola the next time they take the court. The Panthers will head out to face the Mountaineers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Bears will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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