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Girls basketball

The Franklin girls basketball team survived a couple of close shaves earlier this season. On Wednesday, the Grizzly Cubs finally got nicked.

As a wrestler, there are worse nicknames to be saddled with than Mr. Balance.

Boys basketball

Late this summer, Clay Hadley earns his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Indianapolis, capping a five-year run during which few stones were left unturned — academically, athletically and socially.

January offers no shortage of outdoor opportunities to fish, hunt and trap across the Midwest. Up north, ice fishing is going strong. Down south, open water still exists. Deer seasons are wrapping up and predators become a focus. Don’t even think about letting cabin fever rear its ugly head.

The sting of last season’s state meet has stuck with Ben Clarkston. He’s determined not to feel it again.

By Ryan O’Leary | Daily Journal

Tayven Jackson has long since outgrown the “little brother” chants he heard at football and basketball games during his sophomore year. But in some ways, the Center Grove senior still views older sibling Trayce Jackson-Davis as a measuring stick.

Girls basketball