Even though the Benjamin Franklin Chargers have not done well against the Gilbert Christian Knights recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Benjamin Franklin strolled past the Knights with points to spare, taking the game 54-37. Winning may never get old, but Benjamin Franklin sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Benjamin Franklin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jacey Blair, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten steals. Blair has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last 14 times she's played. Brianna Martin was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Gilbert Christian lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kaila Aston. Despite the final result, she scored eight points along with five rebounds and four steals. Aston has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Gracie Charpentier, who scored six points.
Benjamin Franklin pushed their record up to 14-9 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.4 points per game. As for Gilbert Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Benjamin Franklin will be playing in front of their home fans against the Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Valley Christian will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak. As for Gilbert Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
