Mansfield Hornets (Mansfield, MA) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they witnessed their soccer team hold off the host Franklin Panthers (Franklin, MA), 2-1 in a non-league outing.

The Hornets (4-5) will now prepare for their outing against Dighton-Rehoboth Regional (North Dighton, MA). The Falcons enter the non-league outing with a 0-1 record.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Brockton Boxers (Brockton, MA) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, October 21. Franklin will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Boxers come into the test with a 1-5 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Durfee (Fall River, MA).