Basketball Game Preview: Benjamin Franklin Electrons vs. Philadelphia Electric Charter

By Team Reports Jan 20, 2024, 8:50am

Preview: Benjamin Franklin Electrons vs. Philadelphia Electric Charter

After three games on the road, Benjamin Franklin is heading back home. They will take on Philadelphia Electric Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Benjamin Franklin has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 462 points over their last six contests.

Benjamin Franklin posted their biggest win yet this season on Thursday. They blew past Martin Luther King 88-54 on the road. Given Benjamin Franklin's advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 211th, while Martin Luther King is ranked 463rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Benjamin Franklin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kneco Hill, who scored 26 points along with seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hill has scored all season. Soukare Fane was another key contributor, scoring 21 points.

Philadelphia Electric Charter can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 39-24 win over First Philadelphia Prep. The victory was just what Philadelphia Electric Charter needed coming off of a 52-23 loss in their prior contest.

Benjamin Franklin pushed their record up to 10-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.0 points per game. As for Philadelphia Electric Charter, their win bumped their record up to 3-8.