WEST SPRINGFIELD — With the golden goal to secure it, No. 4 Monson took down top-seeded Granby in double overtime on Monday night in the Division V state semifinals.

Hannah Murphy notched both goals for the Mustangs to lead to the victory.

“We wanted to be in attack mode, and you know, at times we didn’t do it, but at times we did. We wanted to play to feet, and we wanted them to chase us. They’re just so talented,” said Monson head coach Larry Pagliaro. “We have one more mountain to climb.”

With the win, Monson secured its spot in the state championship game on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. at Curry College in Milton. The Mustangs will face the winner of No. 2 Hopedale and No. 3 Hull, which play in a semifinal on Tuesday night.

Monson has put together an exceptional postseason run despite it

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