The Lady Pioneers faced a tough challenge Friday night, falling to Franklin Community by a final score of 74–29. Mooresville started the game with energy, scoring 15 points in the first quarter, but Franklin Community responded quickly and took control of the game with a dominant second quarter. Franklin outscored the Lady Pioneers 24–5 in the second period and continued to widen the gap throughout the remainder of the contest. Franklin Community maintained its offensive momentum in the third quarter, scoring 28 points, while Mooresville added 7. The fourth quarter saw Franklin close out the game with 10 more points, as Mooresville finished with 2 in the final period. Despite the loss, several Lady Pioneers contributed on the scoreboard. K.J. Barton led Mooresville with 7 points, knocking down two 2-point baskets and one 3-pointer. Halle Moore and Niah Craig each added 6 points, with Moore scoring all her points on three 2-point field goals, while Craig connected on two 2-point baskets and went 2-for-4 from the free-throw line. Makenzie Holtzclaw finished with 4 points, including a 2-point basket and a free throw, while Millie Allison added 3 points with a made field goal. Kenzie Garrett chipped in 2 points, converting both of her free-throw attempts. Madisyn Phillips rounded out the scoring with 1 point from the free-throw line. Beyond the box score, the Lady Pioneers received strong energy from the bench. Esther Brimmage, Victoria Dahn, and Kaydence Straneva made important contributions that didn’t always show up in the stat sheet, providing hustle, defensive effort, and positive energy whenever they stepped on the floor. Their support and intensity helped keep the team engaged and competitive throughout the game. The Lady Pioneers will look to build on that effort as they regroup and prepare for their next contest.