On Tuesday, Philadelphia Electric Charter came up short against Benjamin Franklin and fell 62-51. While losing is never fun, Philadelphia Electric Charter can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 641st, while Benjamin Franklin is ranked 197th).
Benjamin Franklin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kneco Hill, who scored 22 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Soukare Fane, who scored 19 points.
Philadelphia Electric Charter has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for Benjamin Franklin, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Philadelphia Electric Charter will take on Martin Luther King at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Martin Luther King is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak. As for Benjamin Franklin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Roxborough at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Roxborough is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
