Franklin drops 24 in Cleburne's season-opening win over Byron Nelson

A suffocating defense and guard Alyssa Franklin's 24 points highlighted Cleburne's 59-42 win over Byron Nelson to open the 2026-27 season Friday night at Jeff D. Cody Arena. The Lady Jackets remain at home for another 6A matchup with Aledo next Tuesday at 7 p.m. Cleburne wasted no time finding its groove that made the Lady Jackets so successful last year as their full-court press overwhelmed ...