The Franklin Academy Panthers pushed their score all the way to 58 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. The contest between Franklin Academy and Sheridan Hills Christian wasn't particularly close, with Franklin Academy falling 72-58. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Franklin Academy in their matchups with Sheridan Hills Christian: they've now lost six in a row.
Sheridan Hills Christian found their leader in underclassman Micah Smith, who scored 30 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. Smith is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was AJ Seay, who scored 15 points along with six assists.
Franklin Academy has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Sheridan Hills Christian, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 16-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Academy will take on Avant Garde Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Avant Garde Academy is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Sheridan Hills Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cushman at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
