Basketball Recap: Franklin Academy Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Iliana Rodriguez and Bella Deliso

Franklin Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 28-20 to the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns. That's two games in a row now that the Patriots have lost by exactly eight points.

Bella DeLiso and Iliana Rodriguez certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. DeLiso posted seven points, while Rodriguez scored four points and six rebounds.

Franklin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-14. As for NCSSM: Durham, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-10.

Franklin Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for NCSSM: Durham, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Wake Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wake Prep Academy will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something NCSSM: Durham surely won't give up without a fight.