The Franklin Learning Center Bobcats will face off against the Parkway Northwest Hoyas at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin Learning Center is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.
Franklin Learning Center is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Mariana Bracetti Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Franklin Learning Center blew Mariana Bracetti Academy out of the water with a 65-35 final score. The Bobcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 28 points or more this season.
| 01/09/25 vs Mariana Bracetti Academy | 8 |
| 12/11/24 @ Kensington | 7 |
| 01/07/25 vs Mastery Charter Hardy Williams | 6 |
| 12/12/24 vs Elverson Military Academy | 6 |
| 12/19/24 @ Science Leadership Academy | 2 |
Franklin Learning Center's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jimmie Greeno, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 15 points in addition to eight assists and three blocks. The dominant performance gave Greeno a new career-high in assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Gary Bailey, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Franklin Learning Center smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins dating back to last season, Parkway Northwest's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell 66-59 to KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy. One positive for the Hoyas, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Franklin Learning Center will have to contain Kahleem Jordan as he made an impact in Parkway Northwest's last game. He posted 31 points. That was a full 52.5% of Parkway Northwest's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's had more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Jaicir Isaac, who put up 17 points.
Franklin Learning Center pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.0 points per game. As for Parkway Northwest, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Franklin Learning Center took their victory against Parkway Northwest in their previous matchup back in January of 2023 by a conclusive 68-48. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Parkway Northwest's Claude Wheeler, who posted 21 points. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Franklin Learning Center to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
