East Central hosts Franklin County on Saturday, Jan. 17 — 1:30 p.m. ET

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East Central and Franklin County meet Saturday, Jan. 17, when the East Central Trojans host the Franklin County Wildcats in St. Leon, Ind. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. ET at East Central. Catch the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6098005-franklin-county-vs-east-central

Game quick facts

  • Date/time: Saturday, Jan. 17 — 1:30 p.m. ET

  • Location: East Central (St. Leon, Ind.)

  • Home: East Central Trojans — https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/63353-east-central-trojans

  • Away: Franklin County Wildcats — https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/56797-franklin-county-wildcats

Why this one matters

These neighbors renew a close rivalry: in their last meeting on Jan. 18, 2025, East Central edged Franklin County 33-31 in a one-possession game. Expect another tight contest, with both teams looking to set the tone early in league play.

Streaming and tickets

  • Franklin County has a team NFHS Network page where you may find coverage this season: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/franklin-county-high-school-brookville-in/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • No other streaming or ticket URLs are listed on the SBLive game page. See the official game page for any late updates: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6098005-franklin-county-vs-east-central

Fan notes and how to get involved

  • On SBLive, East Central currently has 6 fans and Franklin County has 1 fan. Picks listed for the game are 0 for both teams right now.

  • SBLive numbers (fans, picks, win probabilities) can change — follow the teams on ScorebookLive and make your pick to support the squad you want to see win. Picks are for fun and meant to increase engagement; they do not affect official outcomes.

Follow the links above to stay updated and to add your support — every follow and pick helps build the local buzz as these two teams prepare for what should be an intense Saturday afternoon showdown.