Pelham extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-5. They lost 32-7 to the Benjamin Russell Wildcats. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 27-0 to the Wildcats when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Dylan Smith threw for 73 yards on five of ten attempts. Marcus Arnold was his top target, picking up 75 receiving yards. On the ground, Tristen Rutledge rushed for 64 yards and one score.
As for Benjamin Russell, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.9 points over those games.
Benjamin Russell found their leader in sophomore Kingston Preyear, who threw for 154 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 71 yards on only six carries. B.J. Bedgood was Preyear's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 42 yards.
Looking ahead, Pelham will be playing in front of their home fans against Leeds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benjamin Russell, they are taking a road trip to face off against Chelsea at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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