VALLEY FALLS — The West Franklin High School girls basketball team got off to another slow start Friday in its 32-21 loss to Valley Falls in Valley Falls.

The Falcons fell behind 12-2 after the first quarter and played even with Valley Falls the final three quarters.

Bailey Whittington led the Falcons with nine points.

West Franklin plays 6 p.m. today at home against Council Grove.

Valley Falls (32) — Gepson 4, Watson 2, Pickerell 7, Harrington 3, Tillery 4, Miller 7, Coleman 5.

West Franklin (21) — Reed 6, Whittington 9, Flory 4, Yelland 2.