Dobrinska’s first varsity goal lifts Union Grove past Franklin, 1-0
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRO | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| FRA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Union Grove broke through in the 67th minute and made it stand up Thursday night, edging Franklin 1-0 at Union Grove High School behind freshman Addie Dobrinska’s first varsity goal.
The decisive moment came on a strike that matched the occasion. Dobrinska uncorked a rocket in the 67th minute, giving the Broncos the only goal they would need in a tightly played varsity match. Her finish provided the difference in a game where chances were limited and every defensive stop carried extra weight.
With the score locked at 0-0 for more than an hour, Union Grove stayed patient and continued to press for an opening. The Broncos finally found it when Dobrinska delivered the breakthrough, turning a scoreless match into a 1-0 advantage and shifting the pressure to Franklin for the closing stretch.
From there, Union Grove’s back line preserved the shutout. The Broncos protected the slim lead over the final minutes and did not allow Franklin to find an equalizer, finishing off a disciplined defensive effort on their home field at 3433 S. Colony Ave. The clean sheet underscored the team’s ability to close out a match once it moved in front.
For Union Grove, the night belonged to Dobrinska. The freshman’s first varsity goal was not only a milestone, it also delivered the game-winner in a 1-0 result that gave the Broncos a strong home performance against Franklin.
