Franklin Academy is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Roxboro Community Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Roxboro Community is facing Franklin Academy at the wrong time: Franklin Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 61-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. The contest was a 30-30 toss-up at halftime, but the Patriots couldn't quite close it out.
Hayes Lewis
| 11/25/25 vs Bunn | 20 |
| 11/19/25 @ North Johnston | 19 |
| 11/13/25 @ Vance Charter | 20 |
| 02/25/25 vs Seaforth | 18 |
| 02/22/25 vs NCSSM: Durham | 23 |
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Despite the defeat, Franklin Academy got top-tier performance from Hayes Lewis, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine rebounds. Lewis' evening made it 11 games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaden Lewis, who posted 12 points.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 56 points the game before, Roxboro Community was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They had to suffer through a 62-18 loss at the hands of Wake Prep Academy. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-10.
Loss or not, Roxboro Community got some senior leadership from Ben Wheeler and John Little. Wheeler had six points and three steals, while Little put up five points in addition to five boards and three blocks. Little is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted three or more in each of the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Franklin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Roxboro Community, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Franklin Academy couldn't quite get it done against Roxboro Community in their previous meeting back in February of 2020 as they fell 69-58. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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