Frankton was the 52-32 winner over Monroe Central when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Frankton Eagles took a 47-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Monroe Central Golden Bears.
Frankton's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emma Key, who went 6 for 15 en route to 16 points plus five steals. Ann Curtis was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Frankton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monroe Central only pulled down four.
Sydney Patterson had a dynamite game for Monroe Central, shooting 6-for-7 from deep and almost dropping a double-double on 22 points and nine steals. What's more, Patterson also posted a 86% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Addy Puckett, who had eight points plus 11 rebounds and six assists.
Frankton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Frankton will be playing in front of their home fans against Hamilton Heights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monroe Central, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Daleville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Monroe Central is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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