Franklin Matters: FHS field hockey and volleyball teams post wins, boys soccer gains tie, all vs. KP

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams post wins, boys soccer gains tie, all vs. KP

Via HockomockSports.com we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 9, 2019

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 1 – Final
– Click here for a photo gallery from this game – King Philip took the lead shortly before halftime but Franklin found the equalizer midway through the second half to earn a point on the road. Evan McEvoy set up Alex Leon for a left-footed shot that found the side netting at the far post to put KP up 1-0 in the 38th minute. Franklin’s Donny Tappin made a nice run down the left side, setting up Lucas Moura for the equalizer in the 61st minute.

For a photo gallery of this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/King-Philip-Franklin-Boys-Soccer-09-09-19/

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
- King Philip rallied from a two-game deficit to force a fifth set but Franklin came away with a 3-2 decision (29-27, 25-21, 16-25, 21-25, 15-10). Junior Allyson Bonnet-Eymard led the way for the Panthers with 21 kills, seven aces, and 11 digs while Bridget Jackson had a strong showing with 13 kills and four blocks. Emma Chase added eight kills and Jill Benoit finished with 16 digs for Franklin. King Philip’s Catherine Waldeck had 11 kills and five blocks, and Nicole Coughlan chipped in with seven kills, two aces, and two blocks. Emma Brooks (six aces, eight digs) and Lily Carlow (three aces, seven digs) both had strong games defensively and serving for KP.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 0 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the game recap:

"Monday afternoon’s field hockey contest between host King Philip and visiting Franklin will be a learning experience for both sides.

An experienced Panthers squad, who earned a 3-0 win in the game, will look to fine tune their offense, mainly their shot selection. And the Warriors, with a roster filled with mostly new faces to the varsity level, will be looking to get to the same level as the visitors.

Franklin controlled the play for the majority of the game, peppering the King Philip net from start to finish. However, thanks to a terrific performance from KP junior goalie Makenzie Manning (22 saves), the Panthers only celebrated three goals.

But three goals was all the Panthers needed, as they held the hosts to just one shot on goal with one penalty corner. Meanwhile, Franklin racked up 14 penalty corners and placed 27 shots on goal throughout the contest."