Arizona High School Basketball - Benjamin Franklin can't hold off Verrado
January 3, 2025: Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Verrado Vipers (Buckeye, AZ) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Benjamin Franklin Chargers (Queen Creek, AZ), 55-54 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Verrado advances its record to 2-10 on the year. The Vipers host Paradise Valley (Phoenix, AZ) to face the Trojans in a 5A Desert West match on Thursday, January 9. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 5-7.
The Chargers now own a 6-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host ALA - Gilbert North for a non-league match on Saturday, January 4. Benjamin Franklin will face a Eagles squad coming off a 45-38 non-league loss to Sahuarita (Sahuarita, AZ). The Eagles record now stands at 2-9.