Northwest Christian won the last time they faced Benjamin Franklin and things went their way on Thursday too. The Crusaders walked away with a 3-1 win over the Chargers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Crusaders.
Northwest Christian had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-17, 25-12, 25-20.
Devon Helmer paced Northwest Christian's offense, picking up 21 kills. Helmer got some help from Trace Martin and his 40 assists. Martin was also solid from the service line: he led the team with three aces.
Coleson Bowen and Brigg DeMarco certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Bowen had 24 digs and one assist, while DeMarco had 40 assists and six digs.
Crusaders
| 04/03/25 vs Benjamin Franklin | 3-1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Gilbert Christian | 3-0 |
| 03/07/25 vs St. John Paul II Catholic | 3-0 |
| 03/05/25 vs Peoria | 3-0 |
| 03/03/25 vs Prescott | 3-0 |
Northwest Christian's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-6. As for Benjamin Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7.
Looking ahead, Northwest Christian will venture away from home to face off against Scottsdale Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Crusaders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Benjamin Franklin, they will host St. John Paul II Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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