Thomas A. Edison and Benjamin Franklin squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Thomas A. Edison had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Benjamin Franklin Electrons by a score of 56-54. One positive for the Owls, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Thomas A. Edison's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cody Emanuel, who threw for 145 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Fortel Barker was Emanuel's top target, picking up 109 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Benjamin Franklin had a senior duo take command as Samir Smith rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries and David Winchester picked up 88 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Smith is becoming a predictor of Benjamin Franklin's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 4-2 (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Tyreese Nichols was in the mix too, providing Benjamin Franklin with a touchdown.
Thomas A. Edison has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Benjamin Franklin, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Thomas A. Edison does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Benjamin Franklin, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 28-12 defeat against Martin Luther King on the 1st.
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