Pomona Heads Favorite in Franklin County League Tourney
Franklin County League basketball fans will watch five teams compete next week at Wilson Fieldhouse, OU, in the annual tournament. Pomona High Indians, led by Head Coach Carlin Nalley and Assistant John Krimbrel, enter as defending champions with a 5-0 league mark. Williamsburg Panthers, coming off five straight wins, clash with Pomona as a likely finale, while Lane's Lions press for .500 league play behind sharpshooter Mike Kudler.
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Weeknight basketball set for Orioles revenge
Princeton's Orioles led by coach Jim Pollom have a 1-4 league mark after beating Richmond and losing to Pomona Williamsburg and Lane. They must beat Richmond Monday night to earn a shot at Pomona. Richmond Cubs coach Phil Rose faces a tough season with six straight league losses, setting up potential rebound next week.
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Franklin County League A and B Bracket Tournament Schedule
Princeton faces Richmond at 7 45 p m in the A bracket opener on Monday January 21. Lane meets Williamsburg at 7 45 p m on Thursday January 24. Pomona meets the Princeton Richmond winner at 9 p m. Losers play third place Saturday January 26 at 7 45 p m and winners meet in the championship at 9 p m. In the B bracket Princeton draws Richmond at 6 30 p m on Monday January 21. Lane meets Williamsburg at 9 p m. Pomona faces the Princeton Richmond winner at 6 30 p m Thursday January 24. The January 26 final for B bracket starts at 6 30 p m.
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Wellsville Drops to Spring Hill in League Contest
Spring Hill defeated Wellsville 47 to 21 in a Little 7 League game at Wellsville. Wellsville led 18-10 at halftime but scored only 3 in the final period as Spring Hill pulled away. Coach Al Williams praised four freshmen and sophomores in the B team win 35-33 and noted Spring Hill's size. Wellsville hosts DeSoto next.
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