Benjamin Franklin took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Overbrook Panthers by a score of 26-16. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Electrons also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Samir Smith was a one-man wrecking crew for Benjamin Franklin as he rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 25 yards and a touchdown. Smith was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 50 yards.
Despite the loss, Overbrook still got an impressive performance from Josiah Carter, who rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 38 receiving yards.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benjamin Franklin will challenge Olney at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both are at an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2014. As for Overbrook, they will head out on the road to take on Roxborough at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Overbrook will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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