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Post by vistajay on Feb 7, 2012 20:39:15 GMT -6
Ben Franklin takes it in overtime 2-1 over Neville.
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Post by duris on Feb 7, 2012 20:45:39 GMT -6
My daughter is still mad over the Franklin loss to Neville in the semis a few years back, so she'll be thrilled.
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Post by counterattack7 on Feb 7, 2012 22:47:19 GMT -6
congrats to Ben Franklin on a solid win. I didn't know what to expect because the teams were close in ranking (Neville #6, BF #11) without common opponents, but I do think Ben Franklin was the slightly better team. Neville was up 1-0, but BF tied the game a few minutes before halftime. senior Amanda Allen had a very nice finish off a great cross by freshman Eleanor Pratt. Pratt missed a PK in the second half but scored the game winner in OT after dribbling through a couple defenders and then the goalie. next up is St. Louis at home, possibly the best team in the state. I don't know if Ben Franklin has a good chance in that game, but Amanda Allen, Cappy Pitts (defender), and Eleanor Pratt are outstanding players who should really contend for all-state honors and maybe give St. Louis a few problems.
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Post by Garrincha! on Feb 8, 2012 0:16:37 GMT -6
I agree, seniors Amanda Allen, Cappy Pitts and freshman Eleanor should contend for all-state honors. Amanda Allen has been the leading scorer the last two seasons for Franklin and this year after coming off an injury has scored in every game she has played but one (a 1-0 loss to Lakeshore). Cappy Pitts has been the rock of the defense the last two seasons allowing her team to always have a chance to snatch a victory by playing tough and smart defense. A very difficult defender to get around. Eleanor Pratt the freshman has been a welcomed addition to the team with her accurate crosses and her scoring abilities while Allen was out with a injury. Allen may be averaging 1.5 goals since her return and Pratt may be between 2- 2.5 goals. Franklin was in DIII the last three seasons. This year is the first year for this squad in DII. St. Louis will be tough. Should be a great game!
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Post by lashowcase on Feb 8, 2012 2:16:02 GMT -6
Congratulations to Ben Franklin. Does anyone have any contact information for the Ben Frankilin coach?
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Post by NutMeg on Feb 8, 2012 11:21:23 GMT -6
Congratulations to Ben Franklin. Does anyone have any contact information for the Ben Frankilin coach? Jason - I just texted it to you |
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