Basketball Recap: Franklin Academy Piles Up the Points Against Peru

Franklin Academy posted their biggest win since January 25, 2024 on Saturday. They blew past the Peru Nighthawks, posting a 62-30 victory. Given the Huskies' advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Nighthawks are ranked 566th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Among those leading the charge was Isaac Baker, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 12 points and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Cam Keating, who posted eight points and eight rebounds.

Franklin Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Huskies

Previous 3 Games

12/28/24 vs Peru	62-30
12/27/24 vs Beekmantown	60-59
12/17/24 @ Gouverneur	54-49

The win was the third in a row for Franklin Academy, bringing their record for this year to 5-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for Peru, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Franklin Academy and Heuvelton Central will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Peru, they will host Northern Adirondack at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.