Broncos set strong standing in region
Published 5:04 pm Friday, May 23, 2025
- Franklin High School junior midfielder Benjamin Harrison, center, tracks the mid-air ball as he looks to set up a play. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
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(A gallery of photos follows the story below. Photos by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School’s varsity boys soccer team is preparing for the Class 1 Region B Tournament, winning two of its last three regular-season games to help establish its high regional standing.
The Broncos closed its regular-season schedule Monday, May 19, with a home game against Region 1B rival Surry County High School in a contest that had been rescheduled from May 12. Franklin ultimately defeated the Cougars 6-0 after also defeating them 4-1 on the road in April.
Southampton High School, which plays at the Virginia High School League Class 2 level, came to Armory Field on Friday, May 16, following up a narrow 3-2 April 9 home win over the Broncos with a more decisive 8-0 victory.
But the day prior, Franklin orchestrated a 9-0 victory over visiting Sussex Central High School, another Region 1B foe. The Broncos also defeated the Tigers 8-0 on May 6.
Franklin Head Coach Juan Quiroz confirmed that the Broncos carry a 7-10 overall record into the postseason.
“We are currently second in the region,” he said.
He noted that Franklin will begin play in the regional tourney on Thursday, May 29.
Christian Owens, Franklin High School junior winger, navigates with the ball around a Sussex Central High School defender. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Sophomore winger Ayden Branch, of Franklin High School, looks for a teammate to send the ball to on offense. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School freshman striker Osman Munoz (10) looks to pull away from a Sussex Central High School defender. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School senior defender Kamarre Hicks goes to the air in the effort to make a play on the ball. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Freshman defender Richard Munoz, of Franklin High School, passes the ball Thursday, May 15. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School junior defender Andy Tomas-Reynoso (15) closes in on the ball against visiting Sussex Central High School. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School sophomore striker Julius McKeller (6) watches as his shot goes into the left side of the goal to extend the Broncos’ lead Thursday, May 15. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School Head Coach Juan Quiroz gives instructions during the Broncos’ victory Thursday, May 15, against visiting Sussex Central High School. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
FHS junior defender Jadan Spratley (22) logs some time on offense Thursday, May 15. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School junior midfielder Aaron Goodin charges forward with the ball Thursday, May 15, against Sussex Central High School. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School senior defender Anthony Brown (5) interrupts Sussex Central High School’s progress and sends the ball back on offense for the Broncos. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Franklin High School senior center fullback Ahmad McNeil prepares to send the ball. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
