Franklin Academy extended their home winning streak to 11 games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Micah Rutledge. The Franklin Academy Patriots were the clear victor by a 66-44 margin over the Research Triangle Raptors on Tuesday thanks in part to Rutledge, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds. What's more, he also racked up ten offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in November of 2023.
Franklin Academy's record is now 6-1. As for Research Triangle, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Academy will head out to square off against Raleigh Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.4 points per game this season. As for Research Triangle, they will venture away from home to challenge Triangle Math & Science at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Research Triangle is facing Triangle Math & Science at the right time seeing as Triangle Math & Science is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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