Football Recap: Benjamin Franklin's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak at Home

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Previous Games

09/11/25 - Home	22-6 W
08/29/24 - Away	42-0 W
08/25/23 - Away	44-6 W
09/26/19 - Home	6-28 L
09/27/18 - Away	6-12 L
+ 2 more games

Benjamin Franklin won the last time they faced Olney and things went their way on Thursday too. The Electrons strolled past the Trojans with points to spare, taking the game 22-6.

Kareim Mckellar went supernova, rushing for 101 yards and two TDs on only six carries, while also throwing for 108 yards and one touchdown while completing 80% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Mekale Smith, who gained 107 total yards and a touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Benjamin Franklin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Another reason for the win was Benjamin Franklin's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as six different players picked up one apiece. Sultan Hayman was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending one pass.

Benjamin Franklin's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. As for Olney, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benjamin Franklin will venture away from home to face off against Mastery Charter North - Pickett at 5:00 p.m. on the 20th. As for Olney, they will square off against KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy at 3:00 p.m. on the 19th.