Bennett couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Polytech Panthers 23-19. While losing is never fun, the Clippers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 143rd in Maryland, while the Panthers are ranked 26th in Delaware).
Several Clippers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Liam Nelson, who threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns. Another passer making a difference was Zakai Smullen, who picked up 111 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bennett will challenge Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bennett is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Polytech, they will head out on the road to take on Wilmington Charter at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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