Franklinton came up short against Pearl River, 1-0, in a District 8-4A road game on Thursday.

Micah Wascom doubled.

Elisha Hart, Dillon Pace, Kaden Buffinet and De’Ron Sincero all singled.

Pace was the hard-luck losing pitcher, throwing a complete game six innings, allowing one run on six hits with five strikeouts and a walk.

Franklniton’s next game is against Pearl River on March 27 at home.