Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Gilbert Christian couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Benjamin Franklin Chargers on Saturday, falling 21-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Alyssa Cervantez threw for 78 yards while completing 75% of her passes. Adriana Vranicic was her top target, picking up 40 receiving yards. On the ground, Madelyn Willms rushed for 53 yards on only six carries.
Benjamin Franklin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Olivia LaMont, who threw for 166 yards and a pair of TDs. Another player making a difference was Adlee Trujillo, who picked up 60 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Gilbert Christian's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-3. As for Benjamin Franklin, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Gilbert Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Benjamin Franklin, they have already played their next matchup, a 28-7 loss against Scottsdale Christian Academy on the 19th.
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