Polytech had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 23-19 W over the Bennett Clippers. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 26th in Delaware, while the Clippers are ranked 143rd in Maryland), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bennett's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Liam Nelson, who threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns. 109 of those passing yards were hauled in by Jamareon Stevens, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Polytech will head out to square off against Wilmington Charter at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Bennett, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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