Franklin lost against Pleasant Grove back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Franklin Wildcats were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 52-51 to the Pleasant Grove Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 661st, while the Eagles are ranked 252nd).
When it comes to explaining why Franklin lost, don't look at Aletha Singleton. Despite the final result, she posted 21 points and six rebounds. Singleton is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Claire Gonzalez was another key player, putting up nine points.
Wildcats
| 12/02/23 vs Grant | 15 |
| 12/04/23 @ Laguna Creek | 15 |
| 01/12/24 vs St. Francis | 15 |
| 01/10/24 vs Pleasant Grove | 14 |
| 11/28/23 vs Ponderosa | 13 |
Even though they lost, Franklin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
It was another big night for Kate Myers, who dropped a double-double on 34 points and 12 boards for Pleasant Grove. That makes it three consecutive games in which Myers has scored at least a third of Pleasant Grove's points. Another player making a difference was Holly Brandon, who put up six points.
Franklin has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. As for Pleasant Grove, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Sheldon the next time they take the court. Pleasant Grove will host Sheldon at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while Franklin will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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