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Press photo/Will Woolever. Freshman third baseman Layla Maloy tries to beat an out versus Hiwassee Dam March 21 at Macon Middle School.

Softball improves to 8-0

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Panther softball remains undefeated in their first eight games. After beating their first five opponents by a combined score of 59-19, on the week of March 18 Franklin continued their barnstorming tour.

Press photo/Will Woolever. Sophomore Miguel Ortega lifts a ball over the net in Panther men’s volleyball’s first-ever home game March 19.

Men’s volleyball nets first wins

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

History was made on Tom Raby Court last week. After opening their inaugural season with a win at Enka, on the week of March 18 Panther men’s volleyball returned home, hosting Enka, T.C. Roberson and the Invest Collegiate Imagine School. In routing I.C.

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Golf places 2nd vs. M7 opponents

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

An excellent season continues for Panther men’s golf. After a stellar start to the season, earning seven of eight possible team wins over their first four matches, on the week of March 11 Franklin faced another busy schedule.

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Track impresses at Indoor Nationals

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

It was a busy week for Panther track and field. In sending the bulk of their athletes to Montreat College and a few to the Adidas Indoor Nationals in Virginia Beach, Franklin’s coaches had plenty to keep track of this week.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Kendall Rumans (center) crosses home plate after one of her two home runs versus Tuscola March 14.

Softball stays unbeaten at 5-0

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Five games into the season, Panther softball remains undefeated. After beating T.C. Roberson and Smoky Mountain to start the season, on the week of March 11 Franklin faced a busy slate of games.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Freshman Audrey Pressley (left) takes the baton from senior Rylee Cassada in the women’s 4x200-meter relay at Western Carolina University March 7.

Track wins WNC Kickoff at Western Carolina

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Panther track and field are among WNC’s best teams. After opening their outdoor season in Toccoa, Georgia, March 1, on March 8 the Panthers traveled to Cullowhee for the WNC Kickoff Invitational.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Gavin Rinker tries to chase down a ball in Franklin’s #1 singles match versus Tuscola March 4.

Tennis falls to Tuscola, routs East

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The season is underway for Panther men’s tennis. After a successful 2023, finishing second in the Mountain Seven Conference and playing in the state playoffs’ second round, on the week of March 4 Franklin finally returned to action.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore shortstop Ashlyn McConnell throws to first after a difficult sliding catch versus T.C. Roberson March 5.

Tran walk-off defeats Smoky

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

It’s two wins down, 17 to go for Panther softball. After a stellar 2023, winning the Mountain Seven Conference and playing in the second round of the state playoffs, on the first week of March Franklin finally returned to action. In wins over T.C.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Addison Coker competes in the long jump at Swain Nov. 29, 2023.

Track opens outdoor season in Toccoa, GA

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The outdoor season is underway for Franklin track and field. Less than three weeks after the indoor state meet, in which they placed second among men’s 3A teams and fourth among 3A women, on Feb. 29 the powerhouse Panthers returned to action.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Senior Abram Apel pitches to Murphy in Franklin’s season-opening win Feb. 29.

Baseball beats Murphy in season opener

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

It’s one win down, 21 to go for Panther baseball. After months of preseason workouts, on Feb. 29 Franklin began their spring campaign, hosting Murphy in their season opener on McConnell Field. In a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs, Jared Greenwood’s team started off their year on the right foot.