Crandall hadn't done well against Forney recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Crandall Pirates walked away with a 57-47 victory over the Forney Jackrabbits. The win was all the more spectacular given the Pirates' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 688th, while the Jackrabbits are ranked 144th).
Crandall found their leader in sophomore Dylan Franklin, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. Edison Umeh was another key player, as he made all 5 shots he took racking up 11 points plus two steals.
The victory snapped Crandall's losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 4-10 record. As for Forney, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-2.
Crandall won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Tyler Legacy at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. One thing working in Tyler Legacy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matches. As for Forney, they will also get right back to it: they'll challenge Wakeland at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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