Basketball Recap: Simon Gratz Skates Past Franklin Towne with Ease

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

01/15/25 vs Franklin Towne	35
12/16/24 vs Sankofa Freedom Academy	29
12/11/24 vs Vaux	20
12/11/24 vs Vaux Big Picture	20

Simon Gratz entered their tilt with Franklin Towne on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Franklin Towne Warriors 51-16. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.

Simon Gratz found their leader in sophomore Alana Wilkerson, who posted 21 points. Zakkiyah Lucas was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Simon Gratz's record is now 8-2. As for Franklin Towne, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Simon Gratz has already played their next matchup (against West Philadelphia), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Franklin Towne won't have much time to rest: their next game is against George Washington at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Towne is facing George Washington at the right time seeing as George Washington is stuck on a five-game losing streak.