Franklin Academy's game on Tuesday was all tied up 18-18 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the Bunn Wildcats by a score of 49-47. The Patriots were not able to make up for their loss to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
Franklin Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Rayne Bookhart, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Brown, who posted ten points.
Bunn's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ny'lah Mitchell, who earned ten points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Richardson, who had 15 points.
Franklin Academy is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Academy will square off against Roxboro Community at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 57.5 points per game this season. As for Bunn, they will challenge Beddingfield at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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