Oxford Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 77-17 loss at the hands of the Franklinton Red Rams. The match marked the Griffins' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Leading Franklinton to victory were Kirby Ransom and Darius Slankard. Ransom almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards, while Slankard went 6 of 9 en route to 12 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Slankard is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Zymir Lipscomb, who posted ten points and three steals.
Oxford Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Franklinton, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 7-9 record.
Oxford Prep will welcome Excelsior Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Franklinton, they will head out on the road to take on Southern Nash at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklinton has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 203 points over their last three contests.
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