The West Catholic Burrs will take on the Benjamin Franklin Electrons at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. West Catholic is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
West Catholic is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Archbishop Wood on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. West Catholic came up short against Archbishop Wood, falling 41-20.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Kensington on Saturday as Benjamin Franklin made off with a 26-6 win. The result was nothing new for the Electrons, who have now won three contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Samir Smith was his usual excellent self, rushing for 62 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes. He is becoming a predictor of Benjamin Franklin's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Ayres (Rob) Robinson was Smith's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Benjamin Franklin wouldn't let Kensington keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Benjamin Franklin can thank Makel Nelson and Jeffery Rollins for forcing both of them.
West Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Benjamin Franklin, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
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