Benjamin Franklin is 2-8 against Gilbert Christian since November of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will welcome the Gilbert Christian Knights at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Benjamin Franklin turned things around against Bourgade Catholic on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 52-27 margin over the Golden Eagles. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-9.
| 12/28/23 vs Grand Canyon | 25 |
| 01/11/24 @ Lincoln Prep | 25 |
| 01/23/25 @ Bourgade Catholic | 21 |
| 01/13/25 @ Horizon Honors | 20 |
| 12/05/24 vs Safford | 19 |
Benjamin Franklin can attribute much of their success to Jacey Blair, who posted 21 points. That's the most points Blair has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Falls, who scored 11 points.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Christian posted their closest victory since November 24, 2023 on Saturday. They had just enough and edged Valley Christian out 44-42. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Gilbert Christian's win came from a few key players Benjamin Franklin will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Addie Hansen, who went 7 of 15 on her way to 19 points and eight rebounds. She is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaila Aston, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards.
Gilbert Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in ten consecutive contests.
Gilbert Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.4 points per game. As for Benjamin Franklin, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12.
Benjamin Franklin came up short against Gilbert Christian when the teams last played on January 7th, falling 46-36. Will Benjamin Franklin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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