Franklin-Simpson Wildcats Snap Losing Streak with District Win

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The Franklin-Simpson Wildcats ended their five-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 71-49 home court victory over the Todd County Central Rebels. This was the Wildcats' first win since January 9, when they previously defeated the Rebels in their first district matchup of the season.

Why it matters

The win improves Franklin-Simpson's district record to 2-3, while the Rebels fall to 1-4 in district play. This result could have implications for the teams' playoff seeding and positioning in the district standings as the season progresses.

The details

Franklin-Simpson turned in a strong performance to end their recent skid, led by a balanced scoring attack that saw multiple players contribute. The Wildcats were able to pull away from the Rebels over the course of the game to secure the 22-point victory at home.

• The last win for Franklin-Simpson came on January 9 when they defeated the Rebels in their first meeting.
• Tuesday night's game was played at Franklin-Simpson's home court.

What’s next

Up next for Todd County Central is a district contest at Russellville on Friday night. The Panthers are also 2-3 in the district heading into that game.