Unbeaten Franklin Co. kicks Brook

Published 5:03 pm Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The Franklin County Bulldogs showcased their soccer skills Tuesday night on King Field, sweeping Brookhaven’s girls and boys in a varsity twinbill. Franklin County’s unbeaten boys cruised to a 4-1 triumph and the Lady Bulldogs prevailed 3-2 in a close contest.

FCHS 3, Brookhaven 2

      Junior forward Siedriq Middleton scored twice for the Lady Bulldogs. Harley McKay scored her team’s first goal as FCHS took a 3-1  halftime lead. Middleton also provided an assist.

     Macy Zisken worked as FCHS goalkeeper. She saved nine of Brook’s 11 shots on goal.

     The Lady Bulldogs raised their record to 11-2-1.

     “I liked the way we came out and scored in the first minute,” said FCHS first-year coach Jeff Long.  “We have tended to be a second-half team this season.”

     The Lady Panthers (5-6) got single goals from Taylor Murray and Elaina Madison, who scored off a corner kick.

     Serving as BHS goalkeeper  was Shelby Case.  She was credited with 7 saves.

     “It was a close game up until the end,” said BHS girls coach Kevin Bower. “We had two shots hit the side netting near the end of the game. It was a lot closer than last time.”

     Bower was referring to his team’s 5-1 loss at Franklin County, Nov. 30.

FCHS 4, Brookhaven 1

      Coach Long’s Bulldogs remain undefeated in 14 games. Early in the game, Bulldog Matt Brasher launched a long pass from near midfield and Zane Mullins scored on a header. It was the 14th goal of the season for Mullins.

     Greg Queen scored FC’s second goal on an assist from Ethan Berdin. Brasher scored on an unassisted goal that ricocheted off a Panther defender and found the net.

     Brasher provided the next goal on a corner kick. Dequan Allen scored on a header.

     “We got off to a fast start,” said Long. “The second half got real physical. There were a lot of cards on Brookhaven’s side. I was pleased with the way our guys kept their composure.

     The Panthers  (6-5), coached by Anjan Karmacharya, had 5 yellow cards, including an injection.

     On defense, goalie Trey Bailey made 6 saves for the Bulldogs.

     Forward Quinn Cooper scored for the Panthers (6-5).

     Keeper Andrew Culver had 5 saves.

     Franklin County hosts Wesson Thursday night at Bude’s FC Soccer Complex. The varsity girls play at 5:30, followed by the boys at 7.

     Brookhaven resumes play Jan. 8, 2013, at Pearl. It will be Brook’s first region game of the season.