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

The Franklin Academy Patriots will venture away from home to challenge the East Wake Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Wake Academy took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Franklin Academy, who comes in off a win.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Franklin Academy turned things around against North Johnston on Friday. They blew past the Panthers 72-35.

Meanwhile, East Wake Academy came up short against American Leadership Academy-Johnston back in December of 2024 and fell 52-41.

Franklin Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-5. As for East Wake Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.

Everything came up roses for Franklin Academy against East Wake Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 78-31 win. In that game, Franklin Academy amassed a halftime lead of 59-22, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.