Franklin Central standout Marcus Burk shoots a short jumper against Perry Meridian. Burk is among the state leaders in scoring; he tallied 40 against Franklin Central standout Marcus Burk shoots a short jumper against Perry Meridian. Burk is among the state leaders in scoring; he tallied 40 against Columbus East and 30 against Terre Haute North Vigo.Columbus East and 30 against Terre Haute North Vigo.
Franklin Central (16-5) – Reigning three-time sectional champions … enjoying best season since 2011 … favored to win sectional in turnabout role … entered last year’s sectional with only five wins; then reached Seymour Regional championship game … rolled to 10 straight wins this season after losing season opener at Ben Davis … champions of prestigious Richmond holiday tourney with winning margin of 17.5 points … offense averages 68.0 points, 16.4 assists … led by one-two punch of 6-3 senior Marcus Burk, 25.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and senior point guard Jimmy Weinke, 11.6 points, 4.4 assists … 6-6 junior Grant Pedigo pitches in with 11.2 points, team-high 6.6 rebounds … senior Antoyne Jackson adds 6.0 points and 4.8 rebounds … Flashes average 7.8 steals per game … coach John Rockey in fifth year … Flashes have won seven 4A sectionals since 2004 … short trip to end regular season Friday at Roncalli … Flashes meet Martinsville-Greenwood winner in a semifinal March 4.
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