Basketball Game Preview: Bunn Wildcats vs. Franklinton Red Rams + How To Watch

Bunn hasn't had much luck against Franklinton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats are taking a road trip to face off against the Red Rams at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Bunn is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Beddingfield: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Wildcats blew the Bruins out of the water with a 55-28 final score. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.

Isaac Bailey

Field Goal Percentage

12/03/25 vs Beddingfield	63%
11/25/25 @ Franklin Academy	45%
02/18/25 @ Rocky Mount	77%
02/17/25 @ Roanoke Rapids	50%
02/13/25 @ Roanoke Rapids	50%
+ 2 more games

Bunn got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaac Bailey out in front who went 10-for-16 en route to 21 points. Bailey is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Josiah Rice, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Franklinton). They enjoyed a cozy 70-53 victory over J.F. Webb on Monday.

Bunn better focus on containing Amaure Williams and Amahrian Ponton as the pair were huge in Franklinton's win. Williams posted 13 points along with six boards and four steals, while Ponton shot 78% from the field on his way to 13 points and six assists. Those 13 points gave Ponton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicholas Hayes, who earned ten points.

Bunn's record now sits at 2-0. As for Franklinton, their record is now 2-3.

Bunn beat Franklinton 52-40 in their previous meeting back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.