Soccer Game Preview: Benjamin Franklin vs. Seton Catholic

The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will square off against the Seton Catholic Sentinels at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Benjamin Franklin sitting on 16 straight wins and Seton Catholic on 13.

Benjamin Franklin is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They never let Northwest Christian get on the board and left with a 3-0 victory. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 contests by three goals or more this season.

Meanwhile, Seton Catholic won against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on Saturday with four goals and they decided to stick to that goal total again on Wednesday. Seton Catholic put the hurt on Gilbert Christian with a sharp 4-1 win. The Sentinels are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the 13th matchup they've won by 3+ goals this season.

Seton Catholic's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up three goals over those nine games. As for Benjamin Franklin, their win bumped their record up to 18-1.

Benjamin Franklin beat Seton Catholic by a goal when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Benjamin Franklin since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.