PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL – FC 57, PIKE 50

Coach Brian Hacker uses a late-game time-out to address his Franklin Central charges during a Conference Indiana match-up with Pike that would wind up deciding third place in the final league standings. The Flashes would prevail 57-50 in the matinee encounter contested in the FC gym on Saturday, January 28. Photos by Brian Titzer.

 

At left, FC’s Kyleigh Archer is fouled by Pike’s Jazmine Smith (11) while putting up a close-in shot in the second period. The Flashes’ junior would convert four of six free throw opportunities on an afternoon when her team would get to the gift line for 37 shots and find the bottom of the net 25 times.

 

At right, FC’s Erin Pierce (with ball) looks for an open teammate as Pike’s Lyndsey Edwards (22) applies pressure near midcourt in the second half.

 

Above left, Franklin Central freshman Kennedy Archer (32) puts up a shot over Pike senior Jazmine Smith (11) during play in the second half. Above middle, FC’s Julia Arnold tries to break through a Red Devils’ double-team late in the game that would earn the junior a trip to the free throw line. Above right, the Flashes’ Lizzy Pedigo (11) drives to the basket,  where the junior’s lay-up attempt would be denied by Pike’s 6-foot, 3-inch senior Shelbi Chandler (left).

 

At right, FC’s Abbey Titzer (34) elevates over Pike senior Shelbi Chandler (33) for a second-half basket. The sophomore would hit consecutive field goals for the Flashes in the fourth period in helping her team maintain a double-digit lead.

 

 
Franklin Central junior Kyleigh Archer (with ball) looks for an open path to the basket, with teammate Lizzy Pedigo (11) watching from the perimeter.