Franklin-Simpson Ends Lady Rebels Season in District Semis

Todd County Central's tough season comes to an end with loss to Franklin-Simpson

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Todd County Central Lady Rebels' season came to an end on Thursday night in the 13th District semifinals, as they fell to Franklin-Simpson 80-29. The Lady Wildcats jumped out to a 17-0 lead and never looked back, led by a dominant performance from junior Allye Pennington, who scored 26 points. The Lady Rebels, who had been plagued by injuries and player departures throughout the season, struggled to keep up with Franklin-Simpson's hot shooting and pressure defense.

Why it matters

This loss marks the end of a difficult season for the Todd County Central Lady Rebels, who were forced to battle through a number of challenges, including the loss of their starting point guard and key starters missing significant time due to injuries. The lopsided defeat against Franklin-Simpson highlights the rebuilding process the Lady Rebels face as they look to regroup for next season.

The details

Franklin-Simpson jumped out to a 17-0 lead to start the game and never looked back, knocking down 7 three-pointers in the first half to build a 51-12 halftime advantage. The Lady Wildcats extended their lead to 60-12 to start the second half, invoking the running clock rule. Todd County Central was led by 9 points from senior Daymea Garrett in her final game, while JaMya Kay added 8 points. Franklin-Simpson's Allye Pennington led all scorers with 26 points, including 6 three-pointers.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 23, 2026 in the 13th District semifinals.
  • Franklin-Simpson jumped out to a 17-0 lead to start the game.

The players

Allye Pennington

A junior player for Franklin-Simpson who led all scorers with 26 points, including 6 three-pointers.

JaMya Kay

A player for Todd County Central who scored 8 points in the game, despite missing more than half the season due to a knee injury.

Daymea Garrett

A senior player for Todd County Central who scored 9 points in her final game.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“A tough season came to a tough end for the Todd County Central Lady Rebels Thursday night in the 13th District semifinals.”

— Tom Rogers, Author (yoursportsedge.com)

What’s next

Franklin-Simpson will advance to the 13th District championship game to face the winner of Tuesday night's game between Russellville and Logan County.

The takeaway

This lopsided defeat highlights the rebuilding process the Todd County Central Lady Rebels face after a challenging season marked by player departures and injuries. As they look to regroup for next year, the team will need to find ways to overcome these obstacles and build a more competitive roster.