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Memorable Seasons End For Franklin Girls and Boys Hoops
The girls fell to Hudson in state semifinal, while the boys' historic season is over after a sectional-final loss to Tosa East.
FRANKLIN, WI — During a season that featured a delayed start and mandatory mask-wearing while playing, the Franklin High School girls and boys basketball teams ensured the 2020-21 campaign also be remembered for on-court success.
Both teams saw fine seasons come to an end last weekend. The girls team fell 61-46 to Hudson in Saturday's WIAA Girls Division 1 semifinal at the Menominee Nation Arena. Senior Gabby Gawlitta led the Sabres with 18 points and eight rebounds and sophomore Taylor Wojcinski added 11 points. The Sabres finished 15-6.
Off to State! Menominee Nation Arena at 2:10 Semifinal Game vs. Hudson https://t.co/iMhP2Re7Xh Also wishing @saberhoops the best of luck tonight in their Sectional Final matchup against Tosa East! Get it done boys! pic.twitter.com/JnlDZovpE9
— Sabers Basketball (@SaberGirlsBball) February 27, 2021
On the same day, the Sabres boys team (22-6) fell 76-61 to Wauwatosa East in the Division I Sectional championship. Senior forward Carter Capstran led Franklin with 21 points and seven rebounds, senior Marko Rajkovic had 14 points and 9 rebounds and senior Elliott Harris had 11 points.
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The Franklin boys tied the school record for wins and reached the sectional final for the first time since 1983. The 6-foot-6 Capstran, who averaged 16.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and three assists, was named a finalist for Wisconsin Sports Network's top senior post award.
All good things must come to an end thank you @saberhoops pic.twitter.com/LKwomaIpDE
— Dolan Clark (@dolanclark03) February 28, 2021
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