Football Game Preview: Benjamin Franklin Bayhawks vs. Carver Vo-Tech Bears

Benjamin Franklin hasn't had much luck against Carver Vo-Tech recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Bayhawks will face off against the Bears at 3:00 p.m. Benjamin Franklin has given up an average of 34.7 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Last Thursday, Benjamin Franklin was beaten by Lake Clifton 38-6.

Meanwhile, Carver Vo-Tech waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 37-6 win over the Falcons. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won three games by 20 points or more so far this season.

Carver Vo-Tech found their leader in sophomore Elijah Jones, who picked up four sacks and made eight total tackles. Christian Bryant showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 57 yards.

Carver Vo-Tech was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

One reason for the win was Carver Vo-Tech's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Jones and Jordan Baskerville, who racked up six sacks between them. Jones is becoming a predictor of Carver Vo-Tech's success: when he posts at least one sack the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). The Bears received some extra help from Darnell Burrus, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Carver Vo-Tech now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Benjamin Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.

Benjamin Franklin couldn't quite get it done against Carver Vo-Tech when the teams last played back in November of 2024 as they fell 29-20. Can the Bayhawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.