Broncos, Indians soccer teams to face off in district tourney
Published 5:34 pm Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Franklin High School senior Derrick Perry eyes the ball as he prepares to take a shot on goal. (Photo submitted by Frank A. Davis)
Franklin High School freshman Benjamin Harrison launches a shot during the Broncos’ 7-0 home win over Brunswick High School on Wednesday, May 10. (Photo submitted by Frank A. Davis)
Franklin High School junior Cameron Moody collides with the Brunswick High School goalie while trying to score. (Photo submitted by Frank A. Davis)
Moving the ball down the field for Franklin High School is senior William Councill. (Photo submitted by Frank A. Davis)
Franklin High School senior Derrick Perry falls but watches his shot that gets past the Brunswick High School goalie at the end of the first half during the Broncos’ 7-0 victory on Wednesday, May 10, in Franklin. (Photo submitted by Frank A. Davis)
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The Franklin High School varsity boys soccer team won big in a game against Brunswick High School on Wednesday, May 10, in a game played at Armory Drive Park Sports Facility.
After a slow first half with the Broncos ahead 1-0, Franklin came back in the second half and added six more goals to claim a 7-0 win over the Bulldogs.
Broncos Head Coach Jonathan Smith remarked after the game, “We have had a slow start to the season, but over the past few weeks, we have really come together as a team and have beaten some strong opponents. I cannot wait to see what this team does in the district and regional tournaments in the coming weeks.”
Franklin opened its run in the Tri-Rivers District Tournament with a 2-1 overtime victory over Windsor High School Monday, May 15.
The Broncos (8-9) will travel to face Southampton High School (10-5) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17.
The Indians advanced past the first round of the district tourney on Monday with a 6-3 victory over Appomattox Regional Governor’s School.
