Todd County Central faced a steady Franklin-Simpson lineup on Monday, falling 10-0 in a game that slipped away in the middle innings.
For a stretch, the Rebels stayed within reach behind starter Conner Wheeler. The right-hander worked through early innings, navigating traffic and giving his team a chance to settle in. Franklin-Simpson began to break through in the fourth. Liam Heinze’s triple brought in three runs, and the Wildcats followed with more timely contact to extend the inning.
The fifth inning created further distance. Franklin-Simpson added five runs on four hits, continuing to string together quality plate appearances. Heinze, Carson Kelley, and Jaxon Gass each played a role in keeping the line moving…