Some of the high school sports seasons are underway and HockomockSports.com
has published their preview of the boys soccer teams in the Hockomock League.
We share the Franklin outlook here and provide the link to the full
listing.
Franklin
2019 Record: 9-7-4
2019 Finish: Reached D1 South Quarterfinal
Coach: Fran Bositis
With returning players in most areas of the pitch and a trio of top
midfielders in the Hockomock League, the Panthers should be in the mix
for the Kelley-Rex title, although it could be one of the most
competitive seasons since the league split into two.
With just 10 games and all six teams in the Kelley-Rex possible
contenders, there is little margin for error. The Panthers will be put
to the test right away as they take on Milford, who won the Davenport
two years in a row and went to the D2 State Final last season, in the
opening week. But longtime head coach Fran Bositis has plenty of talent
on his roster to try and make a push for the division title. It all
starts in the midfield with a trio of returning starters in Ethan Cain,
Tyler Powderly, and last year’s HockomockSports Underclassman of the
Year Terry O’Neill.
All three bring something different to the table which will make
Franklin’s midfield among the most dynamic in the league. Powderly’s
speed on the wings will give defenses fits while Cain will bring plenty
of creativity as the Panthers push forward. O’Neill won’t be able to
dominate in the air like he did a season ago thanks to the new
modifications that ban headers, but the junior is also such a calming
presence with the ball at his feet and will help Franklin keep
possession. Ben Moccia, who started in the midfield a season ago, is
moving up top to the number 9 spot, while Charlie Amante, Ryan Witt,
Jack Moran, and Kevin Proenca will also see time in the attack.
The Panthers have some new faces in the defensive unit. Will Fox is
the lone returning starter and has impressed in the early stages of the
season. Sam George, Robbin Tappin, and Karl Gruseck will all factor into
the Panthers’ defense while Aidan Griffith, Nelson Martinez, and Connor
Scagliarini will be options for Bositis to play either defense or in
the midfield. Newcomers Trey Lovell and Rex Cinelli could see valuable
minutes right away. Former Panther standout goalie Freddie Backmann, who
is without a season at Regis College, is mentoring Luc Boudreau, this
year’s starting keeper for Franklin.
“I think that we have a very good group of athletes (soccer players)
who have worked real hard in preparation for this season,” Bositis said.
“I know that they are all excited to be playing and that they are
looking forward to competing against the other Kelley-Rex teams and
putting themselves in a position to challenge for a league
championship.”
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| FHS boys soccer season preview by HockomockSports.com |
