Basketball Game Preview: First Philadelphia Prep vs. Franklin Learning Center Bobcats

First Philadelphia Prep will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Franklin Learning Center Bobcats at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, First Philadelphia Prep turned things around against Strawberry Mansion on Monday. They secured a 30-26 W over the Knights.

Meanwhile, Franklin Learning Center entered their tilt with Philadelphia Military Academy on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Knights with points to spare, taking the game 41-27. That's two games straight that the Bobcats have won by exactly 14 points.

Franklin Learning Center's win came from a few key players First Philadelphia Prep will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Janai Richardson, who posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Ameira Thomas, who had seven points.

First Philadelphia Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Franklin Learning Center, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.

First Philadelphia Prep took a serious blow against Franklin Learning Center in their previous meeting back in January, falling 41-2. Can First Philadelphia Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.