Powdersville typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Wren proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with an 81-70 victory over the Powdersville Patriots. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 83-74 back in December of 2024.
Abijah Franklin
| 02/13/25 @ Powdersville | 33 |
| 02/07/25 vs Westside | 32 |
| 01/31/25 @ Laurens | 15 |
| 01/28/25 vs Fountain Inn | 27 |
| 01/24/25 vs Emerald | 46 |
| + 18 more games |
Wren's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Abijah Franklin led the charge by dropping a double-double with 33 points and 11 boards. Franklin's evening made it 23 games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Brock Cherry was another key player, putting up 21 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists.
Wren smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaleel McGee, who went 5-for-11 en route to 16 points in addition to seven boards and five steals. McGee continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Sullivan, who went 7-for-15 to rack up 19 points.
Wren has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season. As for Powdersville, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-9.
Wren does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Powdersville, they will welcome Greer Middle College at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Powdersville's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 16 games.
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