The Franklin County Wildcats will take on the Union County Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Franklin County has given up an average of 54 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Franklin County is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Saturday. They fell 56-46 to Northeastern.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Kodie Cox, who shot 47% from the field to rack up 18 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Ruby Singer was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Union County on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Morristown out of the water with a 51-17 final score. That looming 51-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
Franklin County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Union County, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Franklin County was able to grind out a solid victory over Union County when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 52-41. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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