The Kensington KENSINGTON TIGER will square off against the Frankford Pioneers at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Kensington: 21.3, Frankford: 27.1) so any points scored will be well earned.
Kensington is headed into Wednesday's contest hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight losses. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-42 heartbreaker at the hands of Roxborough. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the KENSINGTON TIGER have suffered since February 7, 2024.
Meanwhile, Frankford was fully in charge on Monday, breezing past Belmont Charter 54-18. The Pioneers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Frankford's win came from a few key players Kensington will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Emma Raif, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 rebounds. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 8.2 rebounds per game. Zanaiyah Cross was another key player, almost dropping a triple-double on 12 points, nine rebounds, and nine steals.
Frankford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 34 offensive boards. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Frankford pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.3 points. As for Kensington, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-2.
Kensington came up short against Frankford when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 38-33. Will Kensington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
