The Benjamin Franklin Electrons waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with six straight wins but they left with seven. They came out on top against Philadelphia Electric Charter by a score of 62-51. Given Benjamin Franklin's advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 197th, while Philadelphia Electric Charter is ranked 641st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Benjamin Franklin got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kneco Hill out in front who scored 22 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Soukare Fane, who scored 19 points.
Benjamin Franklin's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. As for Philadelphia Electric Charter, they have 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.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benjamin Franklin will take on Roxborough at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Roxborough is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games. As for Philadelphia Electric Charter, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Martin Luther King at 3:15 p.m. Martin Luther King is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
