Franklin girls perfect in claiming state championship
Franklin's girls soccer team finished the season undefeated, untied and unchallenged as the best team in the state.
The Lady Rebels claimed the TSSAA Class AAA State Girls Soccer Tournament championship Saturday afternoon in Chattanooga with an impressive 3-0 shutout of previously undefeated Farragut to cap a perfect 24-0 season.
Mackenzie Moore netted the ball on an assist from Lyndie Donegan at 37:10 in the first half for all the scoring Franklin would need.
Chesney White added two goals in the second half, the first at the 46:44 mark on an assist by Jessica Hiskey and the second at 68:38 unassisted.
The Lady Rebs outshot Farragut 12-6.
Keeper Emily Burchfield had three saves for the Lady Rebels while Farragut goalie had eight saves against the relentless Franklin attack.
| Franklin 3, Farragut 0 | |||
| 1st Half | 2nd Half | Total | |
| Franklin | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|
Farragut |
0 | 0 | 0 |
SHOTS: Franklin - 12; Farragut - 6.
SAVES: Franklin - 3 (Emily Burchfield); Farragut - 8 (Katy Hill).
FOULS: Franklin - 11; Farragut - 10.
CORNER KICKS: Franklin - 6; Farragut - 4.
GOALS: Franklin - Mackenzie Moore (37:10, Assist - Lyndie Donegan); Franklin - Chesney White (46:44, Assist - Jessica Hiskey); Franklin - Chesney White (68:38, Unassisted).
RECORDS: Franklin (24-0); Farragut (22-1-2).
