How could Franklin follow in the footsteps of its 2003 state championship team, featuring Oregon Ducks star Aaron Brooks? That year, the Quakers had a scare in the second round of the tournament, in a game against Pasco.
I was there Webcasting the event and late in the game, Pasco had the momentum and the lead. Then Aaron Brooks hit back-to-back three-pointers and Franklin edged the Bulldogs 55-52 – it’s closest game of the tournament. The Quakers beat Gonzaga star Adam Morrison and the Mead Panthers in the finals, 67-55. Morrison scored 37 points, Brooks had 38.
Last season, Franklin lost in the first round of the state tournament to Bethel, 60-55 and then were eliminated by none other than Pasco in the second round in a score almost identical to their matchup the year before, 54-52.
The only league loss for the Quakers this season: Roosevelt. It’s payback city here tonight for Franklin.
Let the games begin.
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