Franklin Panthers (Franklin, MA) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Mansfield Hornets (Mansfield, MA), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Milford Scarlet Hawks (Milford, MA) in a Hockomock challenge, on Friday, October 6. Franklin will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Scarlet Hawks enter the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 2-1 league loss to Mansfield (Mansfield, MA).

The Hornets now possess a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wayland for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, October 10. Mansfield will confront a Warriors team coming off a 3-2 league win over Boston Latin (Boston, MA). The Warriors record now stands at 3-5.