Ben Franklin Electrons flash past Overbrook 44-6
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Anthony Franklin | August 23, 2025
To open the 2025 season Benjamin Franklin 3rd year head coach preached to his team to set the tone early and often against a gritty Overbrook High team. His experienced team listened and jumped out early over Brook with a tenacious defense. Led by two senior captains in WR/DB Mekale Smith & WR/DB Makel Nelson the offense moved flawlessly compiling over 200 yards in the air.
Mekale racked up 4 receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown while also recording an flashy interception he returned for a touchdown
Mekale Smith jumps route and races to the end zone
Mekale stated “as a leader my mindset today was to make sure everyone got their assignment done”. Franklin for most of the day played discipline and Mekale emphasized we worked hard and followed our coaches directions”. He concluded with “Everyone can expect the Electrons to make a statement this year”.
His teammate Makel also shined recording 5 receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown while adding 2 passes broken up and 3 tackles on defense. Makel when asked how he maintained his composure and was able to dominate on both sides of the ball all afternoon he stated “I just played my game knowing what I can do on offense being a playmaker and turning around with the same mentality on the other side of the ball.” He emphasized that the hard work during the week during practice paid off for the Electrons “It was hard but us as players for Franklin we don’t quit or give up but we’re just getting started and still got a long season ahead of us”. With regards to being a leader on this team he pointed out “I know that I can lead my team to get where we need to be but I can’t do any of this if it wasn’t for my guys trusting me as a leader and bringing my value to the team”.
Sr. QB Kareim McKeller also flashed as a dual threat signal caller. Defensively Sophomore lineman Jeff Rollins flashed with a couple of tackles for losses while fellow sophomore DB Ileem Mines excelled in run support laying a few bone crushing hits.
Up next for Franklin is a non league game with Catholic League power Neumann Goretti.
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