Both the girls and boys varsity basketball teams were defeated by the visitors from Franklin Friday, Dec. 21, when the Spartans hosted the Quakers.

First, the girls were bested 65-54.

It was the Spartans’ third straight loss, and left them with an overall season record of 3-8 (1-6 in conference). They are in 12th place in the Metro standings, ahead of only Nathan Hale (0-6 in conference).

The girls next travel to play Kingston at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29.

Against Franklin, the Bainbridge boys likewise lost, felled by the Quakers 61-56.

It was also their third straight loss, and left them with an overall season record of 3-7 (1-6 in conference). They are in 11th place in the Metro standings, tied with Lakeside (2-7 overall) and head of Nathan Hale (0-6 in conference).

The island boys played Olympic on the road on Thursday, Dec. 27 and will host Kingston at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29.

Both teams will play at home on the same night again on Friday, Jan. 4, against Chief Sealth (girls begin at 7, boys at 8:30 p.m.).