The Franklin Heights Falcons will head out to take on the Columbus Academy Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Franklin Heights came up short against Whitehall-Yearling and fell 43-36. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 619th, while the Rams are ranked 237th).
Despite the defeat, Franklin Heights had strong showings from Kelia Wilson, who posted 13 points along with seven boards and three steals, and Riley Hambel, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Franklin Heights smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Columbus Academy was just a bucket shy of victory on Monday and fell 33-32 to Licking Valley. The loss continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost three in a row.
Franklin Heights' defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Columbus Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Franklin Heights beat Columbus Academy 51-41 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Franklin Heights since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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