Southern Wake Academy is on a 12-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Franklin Academy a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Thursday. The Southern Wake Academy Lions will host the Franklin Academy Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Southern Wake Academy is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Cary Academy on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Southern Wake Academy took a blow against Cary Academy, falling 39-9.
Meanwhile, Franklin Academy came up short against Uwharrie Charter on Tuesday, falling 49-24.
Defeat or not, Franklin Academy got some senior leadership from Iliana Rodriguez and Griffin Coward. Rodriguez posted six points plus 11 rebounds and two steals, while Coward had two points along with eight rebounds. Rodriguez is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, Franklin Academy 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 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
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