Benjamin Franklin is 0-3 against Willow since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will face off against the Lions at 7:00 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Falcons fell just short of the Swamp Owls by a score of 20-17 on Friday. While the Falcons had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Swamp Owls 7-0.
Meanwhile, Willow was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 36-24 victory over Varsity Opponent. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Benjamin Franklin better keep an eye on Mark Rhodes Jr.. He was instrumental in Willow's win, rushing for 305 yards and four scores on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, Rhodes Jr. is now averaging an impressive 102.4 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Darryl Franklin, who rushed for 59 yards and one TD.
Willow was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 328 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
One reason for the win was Willow's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for eight sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Jordan Marks and Jayden Wright, who racked up 4.5 sacks between them. Marks also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with nine. Nathan Somma was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making 16 total tackles (4.5 for loss).
Benjamin Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Willow, their record is now 5-2.
Benjamin Franklin lost to Willow on the road by a decisive 46-28 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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