Basketball Recap: Franklin Community Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses at Home

Franklin Community won the last time they faced Martinsville and things went their way on Friday too. The Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs managed a 46-40 victory over the Martinsville Artesians.

Jayce Nielson had a dynamite game for Franklin Community, going 7 of 13 on his way to 19 points along with six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kolt Nelson, who posted six points in addition to 14 rebounds and three steals.

Franklin Community smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Martinsville only pulled down four offensive boards.

Martinsville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zhane Capshaw, who went 5 for 7 en route to 10 points and six boards. Grady Gardner was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Franklin Community's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9. As for Martinsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.

Franklin Community has already played their next contest, a 54-47 defeat against Southport on the 1st. As for Martinsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Speedway at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Martinsville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.9 points per game this season.