Recap: Benjamin Franklin Chargers vs. Lincoln Prep Lightning
The Benjamin Franklin Chargers meant business on Thursday, getting buckets from all over the court against a Lightning squad that has allowed just 29.78 points per contest. Benjamin Franklin managed a 55-49 victory over Lincoln Prep. The win was familiar territory for Benjamin Franklin who now have four in a row.
It was another big night for Jacey Blair , who scored 25 points along with seven steals and five rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. Brianna Martin was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Benjamin Franklin pushed their record up to 11-8 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points per game. As for Lincoln Prep, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Benjamin Franklin will take on Lincoln Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arizona (Lincoln Prep is ranked 134th, while Benjamin Franklin is ranked 140th). As for Lincoln Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Benjamin Franklin at 6:00 p.m. Benjamin Franklin knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Lincoln Prep likes a good challenge.
