With a playoff game on the line, Benjamin Franklin rose to the challenge on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Thomas A. Edison Owls 56-54. The Electrons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Benjamin Franklin's win came down to the chemistry between Samir Smith and his top target David Winchester. Smith rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries while Winchester picked up 88 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Benjamin Franklin is 4-2 when Smith posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Tyreese Nichols was in the mix too, providing Benjamin Franklin with a touchdown.
One reason for the win was Benjamin Franklin's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Kayseon Burgess with three.
Several Owls players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players 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.
The victory got Benjamin Franklin back to even at 5-5. As for Thomas A. Edison, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Benjamin Franklin has already played their next contest, a 28-12 loss against Martin Luther King on the 1st. Thomas A. Edison does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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