Overbrook had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 26-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Benjamin Franklin Electrons. The defeat leaves the Panthers without a win on the season.
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. Carter was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 64 yards.
Samir Smith had a dynamite game for Benjamin Franklin, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 25 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Overbrook will head out to face off against Roxborough at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benjamin Franklin, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Olney at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have been evenly matched recently as the teams are 3-3 against one another since September of 2014.
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