The Franklin School of Innovation Thunderbolts will square off against the Asheville T Trailblazers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Franklin School of Innovation has given up an average of 50.8 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The Franklin School of Innovation is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They secured a 61-56 W over Bethel Christian Academy on Tuesday. With that win, the Thunderbolts brought their scoring average up to 51.8 points per game.
The Franklin School of Innovation relied on the efforts of Owen Klein, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 15 boards, and Cooper Bragdon, who shot 43% from the field on his way to 21 points in addition to three steals and three blocks. Bryan Westmoreland was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.
The Franklin School of Innovation was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bethel Christian Academy only racked up five.
Meanwhile, Asheville T didn't have quite enough to beat Upstate HomeSchool on Tuesday and fell 41-38.
The Franklin School of Innovation will have to keep a close watch on Isaac Poole and Asher Farmwald, a pair of players who had a big impact on Asheville T's prior game. Poole posted nine points and four steals, while Farmwald went 5-for-10 to rack up 12 points. Poole continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
Asheville T has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for The Franklin School of Innovation, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: The Franklin School of Innovation has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Asheville T struggles in that department as they've been averaging 20 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
The Franklin School of Innovation came up short against Asheville T when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 51-47. Can the Thunderbolts avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
