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Not quite enough
Pioneers fall in Franklin County
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The win was within reach, but the Pioneers could never seize control in Franklin County.The Warren County High School boys basketball team played from behind most of the second half and couldn’t make a late run in a 56-54 loss to the Rebels on the road.Warren County (1-3) was always within one basket on tying or taking the lead in the second half, but the shot never seemed to fall for the Pioneers. Even with freshman Trey Cantrell carrying the offense late, Franklin County was able to escape with a two-point win by sinking four clutch free throws in the final minute.Cantrell caught fire in the fourth, scoring eight points in the frame and momentarily giving the Pioneers a lead. Cantrell sank a 3-pointer to put the Pioneers ahead early in the fourth quarter.