The Franklin Academy Patriots entered their tilt with the East Wake Academy Eagles with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Franklin Academy simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Eagles 78-31 at home. That 47 point margin sets a new team best for Franklin Academy this season.
Franklin Academy was led to victory by Hayes Lewis and Tyler Pace. Lewis almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds, while Pace went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 26 points and 2 assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Pace has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jaden Lewis, who scored nine points.
Franklin Academy is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for East Wake Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-11.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Research Triangle the next time they take the court. East Wake Academy will head out to face Research Triangle at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Franklin Academy will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
