Football Game Preview: Thomas A. Edison Owls vs. Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech

Thomas A. Edison hasn't had much luck against Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Owls will welcome Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech at 3:00 p.m. Thomas A. Edison is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

Thomas A. Edison is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Overbrook: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Owls blew the Panthers out of the water with a 54-6 final score. The Owls might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 30 points or more this season.

Ahmir Ponder

Rushing Touchdowns (Career)

09/26/25 vs Overbrook	4
09/13/25 vs New Hope-Solebury	3
09/04/25 @ Kensington	3
09/18/25 @ Vaux Big Picture	2
08/22/25 vs Renaissance Academy	2

Ahmir Ponder produced another solid effort rushing for 214 yards and four TDs on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 81 yards and one touchdown. Those four rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.

Thomas A. Edison's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. CJ Price refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.

Meanwhile, Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech came up short against Samuel Fels on Friday and fell 18-6.

Despite the defeat, Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kasseem Johnson forced one fumble and made nine total tackles. Semaj Ali got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 60 yards.

Thomas A. Edison's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.

Thomas A. Edison suffered a grim 22-0 defeat to Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will the Owls have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.