The Summit (Spring Hill, TN) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Franklin (TN) today at 7:30 PM.
Here’s what you need to know Basketball:
What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Summit vs Franklin
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Franklin vs. Summit: A Preview of an Exciting High School Basketball Showdown
As the high school basketball season heats up, a thrilling matchup is on the horizon: Franklin (TN) will take on Summit (Spring Hill, TN) in a key conference game. With both teams riding high on strong performances this season, the game, set to take place at Summit’s gym on January 21, 2025, promises to be an exciting contest.
Team Overview
Franklin (24-25 Season):
The Franklin Rebels have been impressive this season, boasting a 5-1 overall record. They have played most of their games at home, where they’ve been particularly dominant with a 4-1 record. Their away performance is solid as well, going 1-0 so far. Franklin’s offense has averaged 57.7 points per game, showcasing a balanced scoring attack throughout the four quarters. They typically score 13.0 points in the first quarter, with a strong second-quarter push (15.8 points), followed by consistency in the third and fourth quarters (14.8 and 16.5 points, respectively).
Summit (24-25 Season):
Summit has been even more dominant this season, with an 8-1 record. Their home court advantage has been evident, going 4-1 at home, while they are also perfect on the road, with a 3-0 record. Summit has scored an impressive 59.8 points per game, slightly outpacing Franklin in terms of scoring output. They have been especially effective early in games, putting up 22.0 points per game in the first quarter, though their scoring tends to slow down in the latter stages, with only 11.0 points in the fourth quarter.
Key Players and Scoring
Franklin’s offense is led by senior guard Marty Philips, who is averaging 18.2 points per game, ranking among the top players in the league. His scoring ability will be key if Franklin hopes to challenge Summit’s high-scoring attack. Meanwhile, Summit’s balanced offensive approach is anchored by their strong team play, and while they don’t have a player who stands out as a leading scorer like Philips, their collective scoring makes them a tough opponent.
Historical Performance
Both teams have had their fair share of success against common opponents this season. Franklin will face a challenging slate, taking on teams like Nolensville, Independence, and Brentwood, with matchups scheduled for both home and away games. Summit, too, will meet similar foes, including Nolensville, Brentwood, and Page, with their own home and away games scheduled. These matchups will provide a good sense of how these two teams stack up against their shared rivals.
Game Prediction
As Franklin prepares for their trip to Summit, they’ll be looking to ride the momentum of their strong early-season performance, relying on their veteran leadership and balanced scoring to get past Summit. However, Summit’s dominant record and high-scoring ability make them a formidable opponent, especially at home.
The matchup between these two teams is likely to be tightly contested, but Summit’s depth and early-game dominance could give them the edge in what promises to be an exciting conference showdown.
