Franklin County played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Centerville Bulldogs and fell 74-39. The matchup marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Jerod Rauch
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Despite the loss, Franklin County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jerod Rauch almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. Rauch is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Tristen Ohmer also deserves some recognition as he pulled down his first board of the season.
Centerville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Shea Hollendonner, who went 9-for-17 on his way to 28 points. Another player making a difference was Jace Hollendonner, who shot 83% from the field en route to 15 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Franklin County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Centerville, they pushed their record up to 17-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin County will welcome Tri at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Centerville, they will be playing at home against Union City at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Indians have now posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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