Bensalem lost against Pennridge back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Fighting Owls fell just short of the Rams by a score of 36-33. While losing is never fun, the Fighting Owls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 281st, while the Rams are ranked 116th).
William Dougherty had an outrageously good game for Pennridge as he rushed for 173 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also picked up 54 receiving yards and one touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Dougherty has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Noah Keating, who threw for 154 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Bensalem's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Pennridge, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Bensalem will head out to face off against Abington at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Pennridge, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Harry S. Truman at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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