Football Recap: Benjamin Franklin Comes Up Short Despite Samir Smith's Strong Performance

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 7:53am

Football Recap: Benjamin Franklin Electrons vs. Academy at Palumbo Griffin

Benjamin Franklin suffered their closest loss since October 13, 2023 on Saturday. They fell just short of the Academy at Palumbo Griffin by a score of 14-12. The Electrons just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Despite the loss, Benjamin Franklin still got an impressive performance from Samir Smith, who rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 135 yards and a touchdown. David Winchester was Smith's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Benjamin Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Academy at Palumbo, the victory also got them back to even at 3-3.

Benjamin Franklin has already played their next game, a 26-6 win against Kensington on the 5th. As for Academy at Palumbo, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 7-6 defeat against South Philadelphia on the 4th.

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