Game #17 PAC Playoffs Quarterfinals - Trinity Health System Field, Steubenville, Ohio

#4 Franciscan (6-6-4 | 5-2-4 PAC) vs. #5 Hiram (7-4-5 | 5-4-2 PAC)

Saturday, October 31st, 7 PM

The Latest

- Last Wednesday, Franciscan won against Saint Francis by a score of 4-0. Since it was the Barons' first time hosting the Red Wolves, the chaplain Fr. Jonathan St. Andre T.O.R. gave a speech and a blessing to both teams. 

- In addition to the victory, the Barons also hosted a Thanksgiving food drive for families in need.

- During the battle against the Red Wolves, Franciscan showed its skill by keeping possession of the ball and scoring four goals in a row.

- Since the Saint Francis game did not matter in the conference standings, Franciscan remains the #4 seed going into playoffs. With that position, the Barons get to host the quarterfinals matchup.

Testing the Terriers

- After playing 16 games this season, the Hiram Terriers enters playoffs as the #5 seed in the conference.

- Last Wednesday against Westminster, the Terriers won by a score of 1-0. Since it was a conference game, this victory helped Hiram secure its place in the playoffs.

- This season, Carmine Boscarello led his team by scoring 27 points. His teammate, Isaac Rogenthien, follows with 10. Boscarello also leads with four game-winning goals.

Rising Through the Ranks

- During the matchup against Saint Francis, freshman Emilio Calderon scored his first point of the season, assisting on Noah Haggerty's goal.

- Andrew Goduti scored two goals and assisted Aidan Mahony for his goal.

- Staying strong throughout the season, Goduti leads the Barons in points, shots, goals, and game-winning goals. Haggerty leads in shots on goal, while Anthony Venditti leads in assists.

Special Notes

- This playoff game will be home—come support the Barons as they enter into postseason competition!

- The last time that Franciscan played against Hiram was the first conference game of this season. The two teams went back and forth, and ended in a tie with a score of 1-1. 

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