Basketball Preview: Franklinton Red Rams vs. Person Rockets
The Franklinton Red Rams are taking a road trip to face off against the Person Rockets at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Franklinton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Granville Central 68-27. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Red Rams with their most commanding win of the season.
Rihanna Hunt was her usual excellent self, posting 18 points. Another player making a difference was Gweneth Royster, who earned eight points.
Meanwhile, Person posted their biggest win since January 4th on Friday. They breezed by Northern Durham to the tune of 48-14. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Rockets had established a 20 point advantage.
Person's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3-1. As for Franklinton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Franklinton against Person when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-24 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Franklinton since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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