Benjamin Franklin hasn't had much luck against Gilbert Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will head out to face off against the Gilbert Christian Knights at 6:00 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-41 heartbreaker at the hands of ALA - Gilbert North.
Despite the loss, Benjamin Franklin had strong showings from Madelyn Falls, who posted 14 points, and Jacey Blair, who had 16 points.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Christian earned a 47-34 victory over Walden Grove back in December of 2024. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Gilbert Christian's win came from a few key players Benjamin Franklin will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kaila Aston, who went 9 of 18 on her way to 20 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Those 20 points gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Hansen, who posted five points in addition to eight boards and four steals.
Gilbert Christian has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.6 points per game. As for Benjamin Franklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Benjamin Franklin strolled past Gilbert Christian in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a score of 54-37. Does Benjamin Franklin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gilbert Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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