Preview: Benjamin Franklin Chargers vs. San Tan Foothills Sabercats
After two games on the road, Benjamin Franklin is heading back home. They will take on the San Tan Foothills Sabercats at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Benjamin Franklin pushed their score all the way to 67 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 76-67 hit to the loss column at the hands of American Leadership Academy - Ironwood. Benjamin Franklin has struggled against American Leadership Academy - Ironwood recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Kyle Mott, who scored 22 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Landon Christensen, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, San Tan Foothills lost to Florence at home by a decisive 50-32 margin on Friday.
Benjamin Franklin now has a losing record at 9-10. As for San Tan Foothills, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.
Benjamin Franklin was able to grind out a solid win over San Tan Foothills in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, winning 63-52. Will Benjamin Franklin repeat their success, or does San Tan Foothills have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
