Basketball Recap: Ethan Wisler Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Franklinton

Wakefield's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Franklinton Red Rams by a score of 73-64. Given the Wolverines' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 136th, while the Red Rams are ranked 346th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Wakefield's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Wisler, who posted 14 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Avery Hicks was another key player, going 5 of 7 on his way to 14 points.

Wisler wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Wakefield was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklinton only racked up eight assists.

Several Red Rams players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kirby Ransom, who went 6 for 12 on his way to 22 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Zymir Lipscomb, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 14 points and four steals.

Wolverines

Previous 4 Games (Home)

01/08/25 vs Franklinton	73-64
12/20/24 vs Apex	58-47
12/19/24 vs Chapel Hill	61-57
12/17/24 vs Athens Drive	57-41

Wakefield pushed their record up to 8-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Franklinton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.

Wakefield will venture away from home to challenge Rolesville at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Rolesville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.1 points per game this season. As for Franklinton, they will host Rocky Mount at 7:30 p.m. on January 17th. Franklinton has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.