Basketball Recap: Pierre Deshields Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Victory Baptist

Franklin Road Christian saw some tournament action on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 48-29 victory over the Victory Baptist Warrior. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Minutemen.

Franklin Road Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Pierre DeShields, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. DeShields has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Ben Walker was another key player, putting up 13 points and five boards.

Franklin Road Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Victory Baptist only pulled down one offensive rebound.

When it comes to explaining why Victory Baptist lost, don't look at Dontaye Bell. Despite the final result, he went 5 of 6 en route to 12 points.

Franklin Road Christian's victory bumped their record up to 19-10. As for Victory Baptist, their loss dropped their record down to 13-10.

Franklin Road Christian has already played their next match, a 74-63 defeat against Suburban Christian on the 30th. As for Victory Baptist, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 58-46 win against Valley Christian Academy on the 30th.