Basketball Game Preview: Franklin Learning Center Bobcats vs. Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush KNIGHTS

The Franklin Learning Center Bobcats will face off against the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush KNIGHTS at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Franklin Learning Center is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Girard Academic Music Program: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Franklin Learning Center blew Girard Academic Music Program out of the water with a 67-35 final score. The Bobcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 28 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush hadn't done well against Mariana Bracetti Academy recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush had just enough and edged Mariana Bracetti Academy out 42-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the KNIGHTS have posted since December 10, 2024.

Franklin Learning Center has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season. As for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-6.