Worthington Christian is still winless after their game against Franklin Heights on Thursday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 61-58 heartbreaker at the hands of the Franklin Heights Falcons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Warriors have suffered since December 28, 2023.
Franklin Heights' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kent Hairston, who went 7 for 14 on his way to 16 points in addition to seven assists and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Kershaw, who went 6 of 15 on his way to 19 points and five rebounds.
Worthington Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Franklin Heights, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1.
Worthington Christian will welcome Columbus Academy at 7:30 p.m. on December 20th. As for Franklin Heights, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 47-43 victory against Bexley on the 13th.
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