Basketball Game Preview: Benjamin Franklin Chargers vs. Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans

The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will challenge the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Benjamin Franklin: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Gilbert Classical Academy has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.

Last Friday, Benjamin Franklin came up short against Payson and fell 57-45.

Jacey Blair put forth a good effort for the losing side as she posted 17 points. Her evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Falls, who earned ten points.

Meanwhile, Gilbert Classical Academy was fully in charge on Monday, breezing past Chandler Prep 55-18. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 28 points or more this season.

Gilbert Classical Academy's win bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Benjamin Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 9-14.

Everything came up roses for Benjamin Franklin against Gilbert Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2017, as the squad secured a 71-11 victory. In that game, Benjamin Franklin amassed a halftime lead of 45-1, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.