Franklin Academy came out on top against Wake Prep Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run seventh inning. The Patriots walked away with a 9-5 win over the Guardians. For the Patriots, this counts as revenge for the 5-3 victory the Guardians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
The team relied heavily on Charles Honse, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Trey Anderson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Patriots
| 04/09/26 @ Wake Prep Academy | 12 |
| 04/07/26 vs NCSSM: Durham | 4 |
| 04/02/26 vs Thales Academy Apex | 9 |
| 04/01/26 @ Falls Lake Academy | 7 |
| 03/30/26 @ East Wake Academy | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Franklin Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
The win got Franklin Academy back to even at 6-6. As for Wake Prep Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Coming up, Franklin Academy will venture away from home to face off against Roxboro Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Wake Prep Academy, they will be playing at home against Nash Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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