Franciscan 10, Muskingum 22

Franciscan Starters 
Joseph James, Ayden Burke, Eli Everts, Pio Kirk, James Masso, Michael Brox, Luke Reimer, Thomas LeBlanc, Ignacio Sayers and Goalkeeper - John Kirk

How It Happened 
   Franciscan Men's Lacrosse hosted Muskingum on a blustery night in Steubenville. The opposition got the win, but Joseph James was the headline by becoming the program leader in goals with his fourth goal of the day. 

    The Fighting Muskies struck first to build an early lead in the opening quarter. They built a 3-0 lead, but the Barons scored a pair of goals in the opening quarter off the stick of Joseph James. The score was 4-2 after 15 minutes of play. Ayden Burke and Joseph James were able to score in the third, but Muskingum was able to add six more goals to expand the lead. The Fighting Muskies made their move with eight unanswered goals in the third. 

    James scored a quick one early in the fourth, as he passed Jonas McCaig to become the program leader in goals, in just his third game of his junior season. He is also closing in on program records in points and assists, as the All-American continues to impress. James Masso scored his first of the day a little later, but the Fighting Muskies held on to win by a final score of 22-10

Inside the Numbers 
- James scored six goals and had 11 ground balls.
- Thomas LeBlanc caused four turnovers
- John Kirk had 17 saves.
- Just three penalties were called in the game

Up Next
Franciscan will head to Marietta on Saturday. The Barons are in search of their first win all-time against the Pioneers. Entering this matchup, the Pioneers hold a 2-2 record. They have already played three PAC opponents. They shut out Thiel to a score of 23-0. They lost by a score of 9-3 to Westminster, and on Wednesday, they lost to Chatham by a score of 14-2.

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