Serra Catholic tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Franklin Regional would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Franklin Regional took a 3-1 lead during the second period, only to have Serra Catholic storm back on a Jonathan Henschel goal 1:25 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Franklin Regional pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes.

Franklin Regional's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on eight Serra Catholic power plays. Franklin Regional was held below its usual level of production. Franklin Regional puts an average of 5.5 pucks into the net per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Franklin Regional was helped by Gavin Fusting, who finished with one goal and one assist. Fusting scored 14:40 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Franklin Regional. Joseph Merlina provided the assist. Franklin Regional additionally got points from Merlina, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Kolden Cook also scored for Franklin Regional. Other players who recorded assists for Franklin Regional were Aaron Bartifay and tommy rafferty, who each chipped in one.

Serra Catholic stifled Franklin Regional's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Serra Catholic's offense operated below its season average. Serra Catholic averages 4.8 goals per game. Serra Catholic found itself short handed often, totaling 22 penalty minutes and allowing nine power plays.

Serra Catholic also got a goal from Gage Billingsley as well. In addition, Serra Catholic received assists from William Purdue Jr. and Jesse Anzelone, who contributed one each.

Franklin Regional's Mike Gershenzon stopped 21 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Ian Ritchie made 24 saves for Serra Catholic on 27 shots.