Brevard hasn't had much luck against Franklin recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will venture away from home to square off against the Panthers at 8:00 p.m.
Last Wednesday, Brevard came up short against Owen and fell 57-48.
Franklin hadn't beaten East Henderson on the road since December 9, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Panthers came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 64-57. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Eagles are ranked 126th).
Brevard better keep an eye on JackJack Teesateskie. He was instrumental in Franklin's win, shooting 4-for-6 from long range and dropping a double-double with 26 points and 12 assists. The game was Teesateskie's fifth in a row with at least 17 points. Peyton Hervey was another key player, going 5-for-11 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds.
Franklin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Brevard, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Brevard was dealt a bruising 67-40 defeat at the hands of Franklin in their previous meeting back in February of 2021. Thankfully for the Blue Devils, Griffin Green (who shot 50% from the field en route to 23 points and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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