Basketball Game Preview: Franklin Academy Patriots vs. East Wake Academy Eagles

Franklin Academy and East Wake Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2020, but not for long. The Franklin Academy Patriots just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the East Wake Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Academy is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.

On Thursday, Franklin Academy ended up a good deal behind NCSSM: Durham and lost 38-21. The game marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

The losing side was boosted by Iliana Rodriguez, who went 5 for 10 on her way to 10 points and five boards.

Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, East Wake Academy's good fortune finally ran out last Tuesday. They fell 28-17 to NCSSM: Durham.

East Wake Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-3. As for Franklin Academy, they now have a losing record at 7-8.

Franklin Academy came up short against East Wake Academy in their previous meeting on January 7th, falling 45-40. Will Franklin Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.