Kennedy Cougars visit Franklin Wildcats in Elk Grove on Dec. 18
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Game preview — Kennedy at Franklin
- What: Kennedy Cougars at Franklin Wildcats (girls basketball)
- When: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 — 6:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Franklin High School, Elk Grove, Calif. (Franklin HS)
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5870500-kennedy-vs-franklin
Overview
Kennedy (Cougars) travels to Franklin (Wildcats) for a league matchup Thursday night at Franklin HS in Elk Grove. This is an early-season meeting that pits a Kennedy squad that beat Franklin the last time these teams met against a Franklin team looking for a home bounce-back.
Last meeting
The teams last met on Feb. 14, 2024, when Kennedy edged Franklin, 53-44. That game is in the ScorebookLive archive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/4207252-kennedy-vs-franklin
Team pages
- Franklin Wildcats: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/155354-franklin-wildcats (Fans: 7)
- Kennedy Cougars: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/159828-kennedy-cougars (Fans: 2)
Streaming / tickets
Both schools list NFHS Network pages for broadcasts — check the links below for possible live streams or archived footage:
- Franklin on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/franklin-high-school-elk-grove-elk-grove-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Kennedy on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/kennedy-high-school-sacramento-sacramento-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Notes & fan engagement
- Franklin’s next scheduled game (per the listing) is at Stagg on Jan. 3, 2026: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5840154-franklin-vs-stagg
- Kennedy’s next scheduled game (per the listing) is at California on Jan. 3, 2026: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5930045-kennedy-vs-california
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Weather and logistics
The game is listed for Elk Grove, Calif.; indoor basketball generally isn’t affected by weather, but check final posting on the game page above for any last-minute updates.
Why watch
Kennedy will try to replicate the formula that produced a 53-44 win in the teams’ last meeting. Franklin will lean on home-court energy and a chance to even the recent series. For fans in the area or following remotely, the ScorebookLive game page and the NFHS links are the best places to track updates and streaming info.
Follow and get involved
Visit the game page to follow live updates and make your pick: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5870500-kennedy-vs-franklin
(Keep in mind: fan counts, picks and streaming availability can change. Follow the teams you want to support and make picks for fun.)