FRANKLIN, MA — The Franklin High School field hockey team closed out its regular season with an impressive draw against Lincoln-Sudbury in a matchup featuring the top two teams in Division 1.
The highly anticipated contest lived up to expectations, with both teams battling throughout in a tightly contested game.
Junior Penelope Brady gave the Panthers an early advantage, converting a penalty stroke late in the first quarter to put Franklin ahead 1-0.
Lincoln-Sudbury responded early in the second quarter, finding the equalizer to even the score. Despite opportunities on both sides, neither team was able to break through again as the defenses stood strong for the remainder of the contest.
Junior Elise Ackerman played an important role in keeping Franklin in the game, recording six saves for the Panthers.
The draw provided a strong finish to the regular season for Franklin, as the Panthers went toe-to-toe with one of the state’s top Division 1 programs.
With a performance showcasing their defensive strength, composure, and competitiveness, Franklin heads out of the regular season having proven it can compete with the very best in Massachusetts.
