Franklin Lightning Football 35-0 Benson

Franklin football opened its 2026 season with a commanding 35-0 shutout of Benson on Friday night, traveling across Portland, Oregon, for a PIL (6A) league matchup that ended in dominant fashion for the Quakers. The win pushes Franklin to 1-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play to start the year.

Without a detailed box score available, the final margin tells much of the story. A 35-point shutout on the road in a league game is a strong early statement, suggesting Franklin's defense arrived ready and the offense found consistent ways to move the ball against a Benson squad that could not get on the board.

For a team opening conference play immediately, grabbing a road win with this kind of cushion provides early momentum and confidence heading into what figures to be a competitive PIL season. Franklin will look to carry that energy into its next game and build on a promising start.