Having just played yesterday, the Axtell Wildcats will get right back to it and host the Franklin Flyers at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Axtell was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 64-60 to Southwest. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by exactly four points.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Franklin). They claimed a resounding 62-35 victory over Elba. The Flyers haven't had any issues with the Bluejays recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Axtell has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for Franklin, their victory bumped their record up to 3-16.
Everything came up roses for Axtell against Franklin when the teams last played back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 61-22 win. In that contest, Axtell amassed a halftime lead of 34-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.
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