Stryker Gill
BROOKVILLE — Trailing by nine points entering the fourth quarter, Hauser mounted a comeback, but fell just short in a 39-38 boys basketball loss at Franklin County on Thursday.
The free-throw line was a big factor. The Wildcats went 13 of 18 from the line, while the Jets were just 5 of 10.
Ledger Gelfius and Stryker Gill each scored 10 points to lead Hauser (10-3). Taeshaun Tungate and Kam Blair each added eight.
Franklin County 39, Hauser 38
Hauser;7;10;7;14;—;38
Franklin County;10;13;10;6;—;39
Hauser (10-3): Alex Cord 0 0-0 0, Taeshaun Tungate 3 2-4 8, Ledger Gelfius 4 0-0 10, Stryker Gill 4 1-2 10, Gavin Keller 1 0-2 2, Kam Blair 3 2-2 8, Jake Barriger 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 5-10 38.
Franklin County (5-8): Isaiah Kemp 3 5-8 13, Ryan Gillman 2 0-0 4, Eli Rutt 2 6-6 11, Nicholas Van Owen 2 0-0 5, Carter Dozier 0 0-0 0, Blake Stephenson 2 2-4 6, Carson Allen 0 0-0 0, Randy Foster 0 0-0 0, Kayden Kerr 0 0-0 0. Totals: 11 13-18 39.
3-point goals: Hauser 3 (Gelfius 2, Gill); Franklin County 4 (Kemp 2, Rutt, Van Owen).
