Basketball Recap: Gilbert Christian's Victory on Tuesday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Knights

Previous 3 Games

01/07/25 vs Benjamin Franklin	46-36
12/14/24 vs Walden Grove	47-34
12/14/24 vs Marana	42-25

Gilbert Christian entered their tilt with Benjamin Franklin on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 46-36 victory over the Benjamin Franklin Chargers. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 54-37 loss the last time these two teams met.

Gilbert Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaila Aston, who went 6 for 8 on her way to 13 points. Aston has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Tylee Fox was another key player, going 5 for 11 on her way to 12 points and four steals.

Gilbert Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.

When it comes to explaining why Benjamin Franklin lost, don't look at Madelyn Falls. Despite the final result, she posted 16 points. That was a full 44.4% of Benjamin Franklin's points, marking the third time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinley Blair, who had eight points.

Gilbert Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points per game. As for Benjamin Franklin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

Gilbert Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 33-9 win against Bourgade Catholic on the 8th. As for Benjamin Franklin, they will host San Tan Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Benjamin Franklin is facing San Tan Foothills at the right time seeing as San Tan Foothills is stuck on a three-game losing streak.