Fans at Friday's league battle between the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, MA) and the visiting Mansfield Hornets (Mansfield, MA), saw Franklin's soccer squad hold off Mansfield by a count of 2-1.

The Panthers (7-4) will now prepare for their battle against Brockton (Brockton, MA). The Boxers enter the non-league battle with a 4-9 record. In their last battle, Brockton tipped Durfee (Fall River, MA), 1-0, in a league battle.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Sharon Eagles (Sharon, MA) in a Hockomock match, on Monday, October 20. Mansfield will attempt to move on its 5-5 season record. The Eagles come into the match with a 4-4 record after their 4-0 league win over North Attleborough (North Attleborough, MA).