Broncos force overtime in 1-0 regional semifinal loss
Published 12:00 pm Friday, June 10, 2022
Franklin High School’s offense attacks on a corner kick during the second 5-minute overtime. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Senior David Henry, No. 21 of Franklin High School, strides forward into the play against Galileo Magnet High School. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Sending the ball upfield is Franklin High School junior Salvatore Colao. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Heading the ball and tracking its trajectory is Franklin High School sophomore Greyson Councill. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School senior Bao Van advances with the ball on offense against the Falcons. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Senior Ayden Banks, of Franklin High School, sends the ball out of Broncos territory. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School team captain and senior goalkeeper Jaylon Santiful makes a mid-air save during the Broncos’ regional semifinal game against visiting Galileo Magnet High School. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
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Franklin High School’s varsity boys soccer team earned the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the Region 1B Tournament before going on to host No. 6 Galileo Magnet High School in the semifinals May 31.
The Broncos controlled the game at times against the Falcons but could not break through for a goal, finding themselves locked in a 0-0 tie at the end of regulation at Armory Field. Two automatic 5-minute overtime sessions followed, with the teams switching sides of the field after the first five minutes.
Galileo managed to score in the first 5-minute overtime, and though the Broncos threatened on offense, the Falcons held on for a 1-0 victory.
They took on No. 4 Riverheads High School in the championship Thursday, June 2, and the Gladiators narrowly prevailed, 2-1.
Franklin finished its 2022 season with an overall record of 8-8-1.
