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Franklin Regional tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but Serra Catholic held on for a 6-4 victory.

A goal by Michael Ulishney put Serra Catholic up 6-2 in the second period, but Franklin Regional pulled to within two on Joseph Grieco's tally 9:48 into the third period.

Serra Catholic excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Serra Catholic could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Serra Catholic was led by Roman Kraemer, who tallied three goals and one assist. Serra Catholic also got a goal from Zachary Zapata as well. Other players who recorded assists for Serra Catholic were Joseph Goldstein, who had two, Daniel Swart, who had three, and Jacob Weiss and Gage Billingsley, who each chipped in one.

Franklin Regional could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Franklin Regional puts an average of 6.5 pucks into the net per game. Serra Catholic was unable to stop Franklin Regional from sending pucks towards the net, and Franklin Regional eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

Franklin Regional was led by Nicholas Carretta, who had two goals and two assists. Carretta scored the first of his two goals at 8:56 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Serra Catholic. James Mauro assisted on the tally. Carretta's next tally made the score 3-2 Serra Catholic with 5:35 left in the first period. Franklin Regional additionally got points from Mauro, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Franklin Regional received assists from Dakota McIntyre, who had one.

Serra Catholic's Tyrik Barkley stopped 38 shots out of the 42 that he faced. Serra Catholic registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Nicholas Paone made five saves before being replaced by Daniel Soltesz, who took the loss and made 18 saves. Franklin Regional incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.