East Franklin wins 9th grade boys title
Phil Campbell’s Hagen Raper attempts layup. PHOTO BY BART MOSS
High School Sports, Sports
Hayden Moss For the FCT
 By Hayden Moss For the FCT  
Published 6:00 am Wednesday, December 24, 2025

East Franklin wins 9th grade boys title

East Franklin delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, defeating Phil Campbell 55–21 in the ninth-grade boys championship game.

East Franklin set the tone early, jumping out to a commanding 17-0 lead in the first quarter and coasted into halftime with a 30–8 lead.

The Rebels continued to control the pace in the second half, outscoring Phil Campbell 25–13 in the second half to put the championship game out of reach.

The Rebels were led by Miles DuBoise, who finished with a game high 25 points. Tiffin Bullington added 13 points, while BB Garrison contributed 8 points. Luke Morgan and Bentley Morgan scored 2 points each, and Eli Baker, Titus Nix, and Braylin Hallman chipped in 2 points apiece.

Phil Campbell was led by Collin Bell, who scored 12 points in the loss. Kamani Savage followed with 10 points, while Jack Owens added 4 points and Colby Smith finished with 3 points.

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