Viewfinder: Mansfield Boys Lax Falls to Franklin 15-4

The Mansfield Varsity Lacrosse team lost to Franklin 15-4 on Sunday in the first round of the MIAA Lacrosse East Division 1.

Mansfield lagged in the first half and couldn’t quite get the goals they needed to get back in the game.

The first period ended 4-1 Franklin, with what would be Mansfield’s only goal for the first half.  Max Trowbridge scored the Mansfield goal.

 In the second period, Franklin continued its momentum and scored five more goals. Mansfield had no answer for this. The main problem was that Mansfield could not keep the ball in the Franklin zone for more than one run at a time, severely limiting their chances of scoring.

Mansfield’s Mike Censorio scored again for Mansfield assisted by Blayne Taylor, but Franklin kept opening their lead during the period with four more goals.

Mansfield’s Bryan Hurley scored twice in the fourth period, unassisted the first and assisted by Kevin Flynn on the second. Franklin slowed down on scoring during the last period but was intent to keep Mansfield on their toes. The game ended 15-4.

Mansfield head coach Tim Frias said that penalties in this game were crucial, and Mansfield couldn’t keep their full team in the game.

“We had nine penalties they had eight points, it shows,” he said. “That happens, a team like this will bury you.”