Benjamin is still winless after their match against Lake Worth on Tuesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Lake Worth Trojans by a score of 38-36. One positive for the Buccaneers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Benjamin's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marlee Schwab, who earned 12 points in addition to two steals and two blocks. CJ Smith was another key player, earning seven points plus ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Benjamin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Lake Worth found their leader in sophomore Jocilynne Sweeney, who went 5 for 12 en route to 12 points plus five steals. Sweeney is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Milan Smith, who had six points along with nine rebounds and three blocks.
Benjamin's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Lake Worth, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
Benjamin will venture away from home to take on Forest Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Benjamin has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Lake Worth has already played their next game (against Benjamin), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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