After flying high against Williams Academy two weeks ago, Bethel Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Crusaders fell 61-56 to The Franklin School of Innovation Thunderbolts on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Crusaders in their meetings with the Thunderbolts: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the loss, Bethel Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Jacob Smith, who went 9-for-21 en route to 24 points and five boards. Logan Hughes was another key player, putting up 18 points and six rebounds.
The Franklin School of Innovation was led to victory by Owen Klein and Cooper Bragdon. Klein dropped a double-double with 15 points and 15 boards, while Bragdon shot 43% from the field to rack up 21 points in addition to three steals and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryan Westmoreland, who posted eight points and three steals.
Bethel Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for The Franklin School of Innovation, their record now sits at 2-3.
Bethel Christian Academy has already played their next contest, a 70-28 loss against Veritas Christian Academy on the 4th. As for The Franklin School of Innovation, they will square off against Asheville T at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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