Franklin Central was the 69-30 winner over Sharon Springs Central when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Franklin Central Purple Devils fell to the Sharon Springs Central Spartans 48-44.
Shannon Kingsbury
| 01/23/25 @ Sharon Springs Central | 19 |
| 01/21/25 vs Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton | 6 |
| 01/17/25 @ Schenevus Central | 3 |
| 01/15/25 @ Morris Central | 3 |
| 01/09/25 @ Cherry Valley-Springfield | 10 |
Despite the loss, Franklin Central had strong showings from Shannon Kingsbury, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 19 steals, and Zaeda Beadle, who dropped a double-double on 13 rebounds and ten steals. Kingsbury is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 32 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Riley McNamara, who posted 12 points and seven steals.
Even though they lost, Franklin Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sharon Springs Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Peyton Barbic, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 boards. That's the most points Barbic has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Zarie Barbic, who earned 14 points.
Franklin Central's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Sharon Springs Central, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 3-7 record.
Franklin Central will take on Hunter-Tannersville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sharon Springs Central, they will square off against Laurens Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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