ANDERSON, Ind. – The Franklin men's soccer team looked to continue a strong run of form on Wednesday (Sept. 27) afternoon, opening up Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play against the Anderson Ravens.
 
Senior Jon Moore had an afternoon to remember, netting his first career hat trick as the Grizzlies (2-5-2, 1-0 HCAC) dominated the Ravens (7-3-1, 0-1 HCAC) all afternoon in a 4-1 victory.
 
How it Happened
Moore wasted no time putting the away side in front, chipping a shot past Anderson's keeper and just inside the left post at the 3:24 mark for a 1-0 Griz lead. Moore pounced on a mistake for the second Franklin goal, burying a misplayed ball from Anderson's keeper to double Franklin's lead in the 17^th minute.
 
The senior striker finished off his hat trick in the 51^st minute, bursting through the Anderson back line to grab a loose ball and finish if off with his left foot to give the Grizzlies a 3-0 lead. Anderson pulled a goal back in the 52^nd minute but Lucas Pereira restored the three-goal lead in the 76^th minute, heading in a Kalao Ebalo corner for his first career goal.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Both teams finished the game with 18 shot attempts with shots on goal 9-6 in Franklin's favor.
-The Grizzlies held a staggering 11-4 edge in corner kicks.
-Eddy Yousak led the Grizzlies with five shot attempts and assisted on Moore's third goal of the game.
-Ebalo's helper on the fourth goal is the first point of his Franklin career.
 
Up Next
Franklin heads out on the road on Saturday (Sept. 30) for an HCAC matchup with Mount St. Joseph. Kick-off is set for 3:30 p.m.