Football Preview: Benjamin Franklin Chargers vs. Arcadia Titans
Benjamin Franklin has won eight straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Arcadia has won eight straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will welcome the Arcadia Titans at 7:00 p.m. Benjamin Franklin has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 124 points over their last three games.
Last Friday, Benjamin Franklin got the win against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy by a conclusive 31-7. Fans of the Chargers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Benjamin Franklin can attribute much of their success to Ridge Allen, who rushed for 154 yards on only 14 carries, and Gavin Wyler, who threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (125 yards to be exact) went to Ty Sather.
Benjamin Franklin was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 445 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pusch Ridge Christian Academy only gained 106.
Benjamin Franklin's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jack Kronwald and Talan Speir. Kronwald also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making a tackle and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Arcadia narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Walden Grove 24-21.
Braylen Rooney was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Benjamin Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Arcadia, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Things could have been worse for Benjamin Franklin, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 31-14 loss to Arcadia when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Benjamin Franklin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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