Benson came into Thursday's contest looking for another win against Lincoln Prep, but Mattie Droeg wouldn't allow it. The Lightning managed a 35-31 victory over the Bobcats on Thursday with plenty of help from Droeg, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Lincoln Prep's points.

Hayden Rendell
| 12/04/25 vs Benson | 7 |
| 12/02/25 vs San Tan Charter | 2 |
| 11/25/25 vs Veritas Prep | 7 |
| 11/21/25 vs Tempe Prep | 3 |
| 11/19/25 vs ALA - Mesa North | 5 |
| + 8 more games |
Hayden Rendell was another key player, putting up six points along with 12 boards and seven steals. She has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played.
The win made it two in a row for Lincoln Prep and bumps their season record up to 8-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.5 points over those games. As for Benson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln Prep will face off against North Valley Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Benson, after both having extra time off, they and Willcox will shake off the rust and duke it out at 5:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
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