Florence is 0-3 against Gilbert Christian since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Florence Gophers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gilbert Christian Knights at 7:00 p.m. Florence is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.
Last Monday, Florence was able to grind out a solid victory over Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, taking the game 46-39.
Florence's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Josh Nelson, who scored 11 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Nelson has scored all season. Logan Stenson was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven steals.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Christian strolled past Coolidge with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 67-52.
Florence has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Gilbert Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4.
Florence ended up a good deal behind Gilbert Christian in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, losing 69-51. Will Florence 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.
