Even though the Abraham Lincoln Railsplitters have not done well against Franklin Towne recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Abraham Lincoln narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Franklin Towne 34-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Abraham Lincoln has posted yet this season.
Leading Abraham Lincoln to victory were Haja Lewis and Makayla Taylor-Haynes. Lewis scored 14 points, while Taylor-Haynes scored 16 points.
Franklin Towne's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Sophia Blaisdell, who scored 11 points, and Meiara Staton who scored ten points.
The win makes it two in a row for Abraham Lincoln and bumps their season record up to 11-5. As for Franklin Towne, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Abraham Lincoln will take on Mastery Charter Hardy Williams at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Franklin Towne, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Academy at Palumbo at 3:15 p.m. on January 24th. Academy at Palumbo is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
