The Nash Central Bulldogs lost against the Franklinton Rams back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Nash Central took a serious blow against the Rams, falling 62-32. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Nash Central has scored all season.
Franklinton was led to victory by Markelle Massenburg and Sean Smith. Massenburg scored 21 points along with six rebounds, while Smith scored 21 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Massenburg has been hot recently, having posted 18 or more points the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Hemphill, who scored eight points along with six rebounds.
This is the second loss in a row for Nash Central and nudges their season record down to 3-15. As for Franklinton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nash Central will take on the Gryphons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Rocky Mount focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 12 last Friday. As for Franklinton, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m.
