After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lawrence North, Franklin Central was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-55 win over the Southport Cardinals. The victory was some much needed relief for the Flashes as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Southport lost, don't look at Samuel Lloyd. Despite the final result, he posted eight points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. That's the most steals Lloyd has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Turner, who had nine points and five rebounds.
Franklin Central's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Southport, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Franklin Central beat Southport by a score of 57-55 later that day.
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