Preview: Franklin Road Christian Minutemen vs. Zion Christian Academy Eagles
Franklin Road Christian is 5-0 against Zion Christian Academy since December of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Franklin Road Christian Minutemen will play host again and welcome the Zion Christian Academy Eagles, where tip off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Hopefully Franklin Road Christian is not getting complacent, as they presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Zion Christian Academy in Tennessee (Franklin Road Christian is ranked 179th, while Zion Christian Academy is ranked 364th).
Last Saturday, Franklin Road Christian didn't have too much trouble with Franklin Christian Academy at home as they won 61-43.
Franklin Road Christian found their leader in underclassman Lakelyn Dempsey, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and eight steals. That's the first time this season that Dempsey scored 15 or more points. Presley Applegate was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Zion Christian Academy, who are still winless after their sixth game. They were dealt a 72-20 loss at the hands of Boyd Christian last Friday. Zion Christian Academy has not had much luck with Boyd Christian recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Franklin Road Christian's victory bumped their record up to 16-4. As for Zion Christian Academy, they bumped their record down to 0-6 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Everything came up roses for Franklin Road Christian against Zion Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 as the team secured a 65-23 victory. With Franklin Road Christian ahead 36-14 at the half, the game was all but over already.
