The Kokomo Wildkats will challenge the Frankton Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Kokomo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.7 points per game this season.
Kokomo is headed into Friday's match hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight defeats. They received a blow on Saturday as they fell 69-55 to Lafayette Central Catholic.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jhordyn Brown, who posted 12 points and three steals. Amara Stroman was another key player, putting up nine points.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Frankton faced off against Oak Hill last Saturday. Frankton might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Oak Hill an easy 42-18 victory. The contest marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Ann Curtis was Frankton's leading scorer, having posted six points. Curtis also led the team in rebounds with three. Laela Dietzer took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with two assists.
Kokomo's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Frankton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Kokomo has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.5 boards per game. However, it's not like Frankton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.5 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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