Basketball Recap: Benjamin Franklin Drops Highest Score of Season Against San Tan Foothills

Chargers

Team Score

01/29/25 @ San Tan Foothills	64
01/10/25 vs San Tan Foothills	56
01/27/25 vs Gilbert Christian	54
01/03/25 vs Verrado	54
01/23/25 @ Bourgade Catholic	52

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Benjamin Franklin). They took down the San Tan Foothills Sabercats 64-48 on Wednesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 56-41 on January 10th.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Benjamin Franklin to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jacey Blair, who posted 25 points. That's the most points Blair has posted since back in January of 2024. Madelyn Falls was another key player, putting up 16 points.

Despite the loss, San Tan Foothills still got an impressive performance from Cienna Witcher, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten boards. With that strong performance, Witcher is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game.

Benjamin Franklin's record now sits at 9-13. As for San Tan Foothills, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.

Benjamin Franklin will challenge Payson at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Payson's defense has only allowed 27.2 points per game this season, so Benjamin Franklin's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for San Tan Foothills, they will take on Vista Grande at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. San Tan Foothills is facing Vista Grande at the right time seeing as Vista Grande is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.