Archive for June, 2011

The 2011 U15 Champions!

Jun 16th

Congratulations to the Franklin U15 Panthers, our 2011 U15 Champions!

The stage was set. The weather actually cooperated for once this season. The Walpole Rebels were returning to Beaver Street Field in Franklin to avenge their regular season loss to the undefeated Panthers. It was a highly anticipated rematch for both teams and there were plenty of spectators on hand to witness the championship game.

The Panthers scored first and set the tone early. They controlled the ball for the majority of the first half and played outstanding defense en route to a 4-0 halftime lead. This was an unusual position for the Panthers since they trailed in most of their games during the season including the semifinal playoff game.

The Rebels must have received a spirited half time speech because they came out flying in the third quarter. They were able to pull within one of the Panthers going into the fourth quarter. The Panthers were whistled for a couple untimely penalties and Walpole was able to take advantage with their extra man unit on the field. The Panthers were finally able to pull ahead by two goals and stave off the late game comeback attempt by the Rebels.

The final game ended with a 7-5 victory for the Franklin Panthers, who enjoyed their first ever FNL championship. The game was a well-played clean game by both teams.

2011 U15 Championship

Jun 7th

Posted by FNL in FNL Playoffs

The undefeated U15 Franklin Panthers will take on the U15 Walpole Rebels for the 2011 U15 Championship!

Friday, June 10, 2011, Beaver Street Field, Franklin

The 2011 U13 Champions!

Jun 7th

Posted by FNL in FNL Playoffs

Congratulations to the King-Philip U13 Warriors, our 2011 U13 Champions!

The FNL U13 Championship was an epic battle ending in a 5-4 double overtime victory for KP.

Franklin came to play and came very close to putting an end to KPs undefeated season, they controlled the game for 3 ¾ quarters .

Franklin put KP down for the first time this season and made KP play from behind for the first time this season. KP tied the game 1-1 but shortly after Franklin went up 2-1 and that was the score at the end of 1. The 2^nd quarter was a good battle with KP tying the game 2-2 then Franklin taking the lead 3-2 KP put one in before the end of the half. Half time score 3-3.

In the third Franklin continued to control the pace of the game netting a goal and taking the lead 4-3 and that was the score at the end of 3. In the fourth the game went back and forth but KPs Defense held off Franklins Offense. The game remained 4-3 till about 2 ½ minutes to go when KP netted the tying goal. With the game tied at the end of regulation in to overtime we went KP control the ball in the first overtime hitting the post but at the end of 4mins game was still 4-4. On to OT 2 Franklin went early on the faceoff giving the ball to KP with that KP went on to score the winning goal. This was a great game with both teams giving everything they had.