Caden Sullivan led Franklin to a 62-54 victory over North Andover in the Division 1 Round of 16, scoring his 1,000th career point in the process. Sullivan’s milestone came in the second quarter, energizing the home crowd and helping Franklin secure the win. Coach CJ Neely praised Sullivan’s selflessness and leadership on the court, while forward Jake Olmstead also played a critical role with 12 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.
Despite struggling from beyond the arc, Franklin capitalized on their defense to create scoring opportunities and convert turnovers into points. After a back-and-forth game, Franklin’s stars stepped up in the fourth quarter, with Sullivan and Samuels delivering key plays to secure the win. Neely credited the team’s defensive effort for keeping them in a good position throughout the game.
Franklin will now advance to the next round and face the winner of the Bridgewater-Raynham and Boston Latin matchup on Thursday. The team’s resilience and strong performance have them in a good position as they continue their playoff journey.
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