Franklinton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 59-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Independence Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Demons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 323rd, while the Tigers are ranked 137th).
Independence had a senior duo take command as Haymann Milton posted 24 points and Jayden Anderson scored 19 points and eight boards. With that strong performance, Milton is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Jarvoris James was another key player, putting up eight points.
Franklinton's loss dropped their record down to 7-21. As for Independence, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That somehow still isn't as good as their 23-5 record this season.
Franklinton will square off against Loranger at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Demons will be up against the Wolves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.59 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Independence, they will challenge St. Thomas Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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