Basketball Game Preview: Swenson Arts & Tech Lion vs. Franklin Learning Center Bobcats

The Swenson Arts & Tech Lion will venture away from home to take on the Franklin Learning Center Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with four losses in a row, Swenson Arts & Tech turned things around against Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech on Wednesday. They walked away with a 32-23 win over the Panthers. The Lion's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Franklin Learning Center, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They strolled past Constitution with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 22-7.

Swenson Arts & Tech better keep an eye on Kayla Sterling. She was instrumental in Franklin Learning Center's win, putting up 12 points.

Franklin Learning Center's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 18.7 points per game. As for Swenson Arts & Tech, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.

Swenson Arts & Tech took their victory against Franklin Learning Center in their previous meeting back in February of 2022 by a conclusive 46-20. The rematch might be a little tougher for Swenson Arts & Tech since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.