The Midland Legacy Rebels will challenge the Franklin Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
Midland Legacy is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Frenship just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They were dealt a 78-26 loss at the hands of the Tigers. The game marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Franklin entered their tilt with Pebble Hills on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They pulled ahead with a 63-62 photo finish over the Spartans.
Franklin's win came from a few key players Midland Legacy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Allison De La O, who went 9 for 19 on her way to 25 points and seven rebounds. Those 25 points gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emma Balsiger, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 13 boards.
Franklin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matchups.
Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 21-9. As for Midland Legacy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-13.
Midland Legacy lost to Franklin at home by a decisive 55-36 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2021. Will Midland Legacy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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