There's no place like home for the Franklinton Rams, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Nash Central 62-32 at home on Tuesday. That looming 62-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Franklinton yet this season.
Franklinton was led to victory by Markelle Massenburg and Sean Smith. Massenburg scored 21 points along with six rebounds, while Smith scored 21 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Massenburg hasn't dropped below 18 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Aiden Hemphill, who scored eight points along with six rebounds.
Franklinton's victory bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Nash Central, they dropped their record down to 3-15 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklinton will take on the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Nash Central, they will be playing at home against the Gryphons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rocky Mount has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 195 points over their last three matches.
