What Independence didn’t do to Franklin, the Rebels did to themselves Thursday night as the Eagles locked up at least a share of the District 11-AAA regular season title with a 70-50 victory in Thompson's Station.
Indy opened with a blistering run, 22-10 in the first eight minutes, as Pierre Watkins scored eight of his game high 16 points on perfect shooting. The Eagles stretched that lead to 22, 38-16, by the end of the half on a smothering defense that challenged every shot. A near perfect third quarter of shooting (9-11, 3-4 from behind the arc), put Independence up 61-30.
At the same time, the Rebels were committing nine first quarter turnovers (19 for the game) and shooting barely 40 percent from the floor.
Watkins, who hit four three’s in the contest on perfect shooting, got all his points in the first three periods. The Murphy brothers, Grayson (11 points) and Patrick (10 points) combined for 21 on the night.
Reece Glover came off the bench to drop in 12 markers to lead Franklin; Evan Sigler added 10.
Combined with Centennial’s loss at Ravenwood, Independence picks up at least a share of the District 11-AAA title.
Independence 70 – Pierre Watkins 16; Grayson Murphy 11; Patrick Murphy 10; Miller 9; Barr 6, Daughterty 6; Holdheide 6; Walker 4; Roberts 2.
Franklin 50 – Reese Glover 12; Evan Sigler 10; Muir 7; Patton 5; Roberts 4; Rhode 3; Shepard 3; Cotton 2; Minovich 2; Palk 2.
Franklin girls 50, Independence 36
Jodi Hill hit five three pointers in six attempts on the way to a game-high 17 points and Holly Harris scattered 15 and grabbed nine rebounds as Franklin topped Independence 50-36 Thursday night.
The Lady Rebels overcame 21 turnovers in the contest.
Regan Croff led Independence with 13 points as the Lady Eagles shot a disappointing 34 percent from the field.
Franklin 50 – Jodi Hill 17; Holly Harris 15; Hayes 9; Unger 4; Gardner 2; Long 2; King 1.
Independence 36 – Regan Croff 13; Wiggins 7; McAdams 6; Hearne 5; Lynch 3; Hicks 2.
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