The Franklin Academy Panthers lost to the Somerset Academy Central Miramar Warriors back in January, but the Franklin Academy Panthers didn't allow the Somerset Academy Central Miramar Warriors the same satisfaction on Friday. Franklin Academy really took it to Somerset Academy Central Miramar for the full four quarters, racking up a 77-50 victory at home. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Franklin Academy.
Franklin Academy was led to victory by Japitpaul Makkar and Alexandre Louis. Makkar scored 16 points along with 4 steals, while Louis scored 17 points along with 6 rebounds and 5 steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Goddette, who scored 15 points.
When it comes to explaining why Somerset Academy Central Miramar lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jayden Auguste. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points along with 8 rebounds. Tavaris Williams was another key contributor, scoring 9 points along with 9 rebounds and 4 steals.
The win got Franklin Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Somerset Academy Central Miramar, the last time they won on the road was back last Wednesday. Having now lost three straight away matches, they've bumped their record down to 1-3.
Franklin Academy has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Abundant Life Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on December 11th. Hopefully Abundant Life Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 29 on Friday. As for Somerset Academy Central Miramar, they will head out on the road to face off against Somerset Academy Key at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Somerset Academy Key is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
