Boys soccer explodes for 8-0 win against Franklin County
By Wes Anderson | Sep 15, 2023 10:38 AM
The Greensburg boys soccer team earned an impressive 8-0 win on the road against Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference foe Franklin County on Wednesday night. The Pirates started hot, finding the net three times in the game's first ten minutes. John Robbins continued his hot streak from Tuesday night, scoring the game's first goal, followed by a goal from Cy Miller just a few minutes later. The first half finished with two goals from Jacoby Miller and one more from Robbins. The final three goals were all assisted by Ethan Smith. The Pirates built off of their 5-0 halftime lead by adding three second half goals. Cy Miller scored twice after the break and Robbins finished a hat trick with his third goal of the game. The Pirates defense, anchored by senior captains Adam Underhill and goalie Braylon Hahn, recorded their 2nd straight road shutout. With his three goals against Franklin County, Cy Miller moved into fourth all-time in total points and goals, while John Robbins moved into eighth all-time in points with his three goals vs Franklin County. With two goals and one assist, freshman Jacoby Miller broke the freshman points record. Miller now has 25 points this season, eclipsing the previous mark of 20 points set by Smith in 2022. The Pirates are now 5-4-1 (1-1 EIAC). They play again Saturday at noon against Rushville in the annual Battle of the Ball. The girls team plays at 10 a.m. to kick off the day.