A strong second quarter propelled Shelbyville into the lead and the Golden Bears hung on for a 36-32 victory Friday at Franklin County.

Shelbyville has won three of its last four to improve to 5-3 this season.

The Golden Bears outscored the Wildcats, 12-5, in the second quarter to build a 21-14 halftime advantage.

Madison Phares scored a game-high 15 points for Shelbyville. Madison Bassett had six points and Kylee Edwards finished with five.

Franklin County, now 4-6, did not have a player score in double digits Friday.

Nicole Mears led the way with nine points. Jenna Bruns, Josie Rolfes and Kassidy Schnell each finished with five.

Shelbyville is back on the road Saturday afternoon at Batesville (1-7).