Benjamin Franklin vs. Neumann-Goretti (Pennsylvania) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 8/30/2025

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The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia, PA) hosts Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, PA) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Benjamin Franklin enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record, while Neumann-Goretti is looking to bounce back from a season-opening loss.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Benjamin Franklin (PA) vs. Neumann-Goretti (PA)

  • Date & Time: 8/30/2025 – 4:00 PM

  • Location: South Philadelphia Supersite, Philadelphia, PA

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Neumann-Goretti (PA)
Neumann-Goretti enters this game after a tough 0-1 start, losing their opener by a narrow margin. They will need to sharpen their offense and defense to stay competitive and avoid dropping another game at home.

  • 2025 Record: 0-1

  • National Rank: 2,705

  • State Rank (PA): 96

  • Key to Win: Improve offensive execution and defensive consistency to overcome Benjamin Franklin’s high-scoring attack.

Main Squad:

  • Mekale Smith – QB

  • Devin Clark – RB

  • Tyler Gray – WR

  • Chris Jones – OL

  • James Robinson – DL

  • Isaiah Green – LB

  • Jordan Taylor – DB

  • Tyson Cooper – WR

  • Malik Brooks – OL

  • Kendall Davis – CB

Benjamin Franklin (PA)
Benjamin Franklin enters this game after a dominant 1-0 start, scoring 44 points in their opener. They will look to keep their offensive momentum going while tightening their defense to maintain their perfect record.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0

  • National Rank: 10,716

  • State Rank (PA): 449

  • Key to Win: Continue their strong offensive play and execute better on defense to extend their win streak.

Main Squad:

  • Tyrese Nichols – RB

  • Makhi Choice – QB

  • Makel Nelson – WR

  • Chris Thomas – OL

  • David Evans – DL

  • Elijah Brooks – LB

  • Jordan Lewis – DB

  • Antonio Carter – WR

  • Kyle Adams – OL

  • Travis Walker – CB

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank (PA) Overall Record
Benjamin Franklin 10,716 449 1-0
Neumann-Goretti 2,705 96 0-1
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