Kensington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Benjamin Franklin Electrons, falling 26-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the KENSINGTON TIGER of the 38-32 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Samir Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Benjamin Franklin, rushing for 62 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes. Smith is becoming a predictor of Benjamin Franklin's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Ayres (Rob) Robinson was Smith's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Kensington's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Benjamin Franklin, the victory snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kensington will venture away from home to take on Academy at Palumbo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Academy at Palumbo's defense has only allowed nine points per game this season, so Kensington's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Benjamin Franklin, they will challenge West Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Benjamin Franklin is facing West Catholic at the right time seeing as West Catholic is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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