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Franklin Co. nips Eaglettes in 6-AAAA consolation game

By GARY JOHNSON ~ gjohnson@t-g.com
Posted 2/20/22

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglettes feel just a little short in a 57-54 loss to Franklin County in the District 6-AAAA Tournament consolation on Friday night at the Rick Insell Gymnasium.The …

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Franklin Co. nips Eaglettes in 6-AAAA consolation game

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Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglettes feel just a little short in a 57-54 loss to Franklin County in the District 6-AAAA Tournament consolation on Friday night at the Rick Insell Gymnasium.
The Eaglettes will be the No. 4 seed in the upcoming region tournament and will play on the road against an opponent to be determined on Friday evening.
Coffee County defeated Warren County to claim the district championship.
After leading 11-7 at the close of the first quarter, Shelbyville Central was outscored 15-4 in the second stanza to trail 29-26 at halftime.
The Eaglettes cut the lead to 41-40 going into the fourth quarter but Franklin County was able to secure the victory.
Lucy Barnes led the winners with 15 points. Heidi Seay contributed 13 while Danica Stovall collected 10.
Paige Blackburn led the Eaglettes with a game-high 22 points.
Lanaya Young added 11 tallies.
 
Franklin County         7   22   12   16 — 57
Shelbyville Central  11   15   14   14 — 54


Franklin County: Madison King 6, Katie Walker 6, Danica Stovall 10, Daryn Morris 7, Heidi Seay 13, Lucy Barnes 15.
Shelbyville Central: Jadyn Lee 3, Jaz Western 6, Jaleigha Harris 4, Paige Blackburn 22, Lilly Brown 7, Lanaya Young 11, Abbi Storey 1.
3-Point goals: Franklin County (7): King 2, Morris 2, Seay 2, Stovall; Shelbyville Central (7): Paige Blackburn 6, Lee.
Halftime score: Franklin County 29, Shelbyville 26.