Senior staff writer
Franklin Central (8-12) – Seeking fifth straight sectional title … won-lost record deceiving because the Indiana High School Athletic Association imposed four forfeits due to playing academically ineligible player … up-and-down campaign … five-point win against Bedford North Lawrence in Richmond tourney … Flashes have unusual depth with seven seniors and a pair of juniors … three-way punch in seniors: 6-6 Grant Pedigo, 6-4 sharpshooter Jake Cerbone and 6-1 slasher Mason Hardimon … classmates in 6-5 Wilson Huber, 5-9 Jaylon Howard, 6-4 Adam Green and 5-11 Marquel Harper add to mix … finish regular season Friday at Terre Haute North … coach Rockey’s teams usually jell in time for sectional … open Tuesday against Greenwood.