There's no place like home for the Plainfield Quakers, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road two weeks ago. They strolled past Franklin Community with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 83-69. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Plainfield's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Smith, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. Smith also grabbed two+ steals for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Ellis, who scored 21 points along with two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Franklin Community lost, one person who can't be blamed is Micah Davis. Despite the final result, he went 7 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 36 points and 4 assists. Another player making a difference was Ryder Street, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds.
Plainfield pushed their record up to 14-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.7 points per game. As for Franklin Community, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plainfield will take on Danville at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Plainfield's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three contests. As for Franklin Community, they will be playing at home against Jennings County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Community knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 13 contests -- so hopefully Jennings County likes a good challenge.
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