MEADVILLE - Konner Sayre recorded a hat trick on Tuesday to power Meadville past visiting Franklin, 5-2 in a Region 4 boys soccer matchup.
The Bulldogs led 2-1 at the half and pulled away with a 3-1 edge in the second half. Alex Wood and Matthew Devore also added a goal apiece for Meadville.
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