Basketball Preview: Kettle Moraine Lasers vs. Franklin Sabers
The Kettle Moraine Lasers will challenge the Franklin Sabers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Kettle Moraine took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 57-47 victory over Oconomowoc.
Meanwhile, Franklin can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 64-41 margin over Racine Case. The Sabers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Franklin found their leader in freshman Jordyn Allen, who posted seven points in addition to nine rebounds and seven steals. Those seven steals set a new season-high mark for Allen. Lily McCreary was another key player, posting eight points in addition to two steals.
Franklin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Kettle Moraine pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Franklin, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Kettle Moraine was able to grind out a solid win over Franklin when the teams last played back in December of 2023, winning 50-43. Will Kettle Moraine repeat their success, or does Franklin have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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