Having just played yesterday, the Frankford Pioneers will get right back to it and host the Academy at Palumbo Griffin at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Frankford will head into Monday's match out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Monday. They lost 66-41 to Sankofa Freedom Academy. The Pioneers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-15.
Despite their defeat, Frankford saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Brandon Gage, who posted 12 points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Mykel Owens, who put up five points.
Meanwhile, Academy at Palumbo fought the good fight in their overtime contest against George Washington on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 57-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The Griffin just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Frankford will have to contain Matthew Brown as he made an impact in Academy at Palumbo's last game. He had 23 points. Taj Medley was another key player, putting up nine points.
Academy at Palumbo's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Frankford, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.
Frankford came up short against Academy at Palumbo in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 56-49. Will Frankford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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