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Press photo/Will Woolever - Elijah Cochran set new school records in the 110-meter and the 300-meter hurdles.

Cochran breaks track and field records

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

It’s been a busy week for Panther track and field. On the week of April 17, Franklin had two big meets on the schedule – the Navy-Gold Challenge hosted by T.C. Roberson and the Blue Ridge Classic at North Buncombe.

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2nd place tennis wins two more

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

It’s been a good week for Panther men’s tennis. Upon returning from Spring Break, Franklin faced two Mountain Seven Conference foes in East Henderson and North Henderson.

Press photo/Will Woolever Sophomore Eli Brown competes in the long jump at Rabun Gap April 13.

Track competes at RGNS

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Panther track and field is back after nearly three weeks away. After the WNC Kickoff Invitational at WCU March 24, Melissa Ward and Matt Harlfinger’s teams enjoyed a kind of extended Spring Break.

Press photo/Will Woolever Freshman center fielder Ashlynn McConnell slides back into second after being caught in a rundown versus Madison April 13.

Softball on 8-game streak

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Panther softball stands in second in the Mountain Seven Conference. On their first week back from Spring Break, Bobby Bishop’s team had two home games on the schedule, an M7C matchup with East Henderson and a non-conference meeting with Madison.

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Varsity soccer ties Murphy

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

It was a mixed week for Panther women’s soccer. Missing five players due to injury and Macon County’s Spring Break holiday, Dwight Long’s team kicked off the month of April with two difficult games, including Mountain Seven Conference power West Henderson and non-conference foe Murphy.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore defender Briseida Tlahuice tries to shake a West defender at the Panther Pit April 4.

JV Soccer plays first game in Panther Pit

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

It’s been a historic week for Panther women’s JV soccer. Over Franklin’s Spring Break holiday, Juan Morales’ team was hard at work, hosting the school’s first-ever JV soccer match at the Panther Pit due to poor field conditions at Macon Middle School.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior second baseman Malachi Hayes applies a tag in Franklin’s 4-2 victory over North Buncombe at McConnell Field April 6.

Baseball takes second in conference

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Panther baseball hold their own destiny in their hands. On Spring Break week, Jared Greenwood’s team played three games in three days, including a non-conference game with North Buncombe and two Mountain Seven meetings with Pisgah.

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Baseball takes revenge on Tuscola

News Staff

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Two conference series are in the books for Panther baseball. After splitting their previous two games with East Henderson, on the week of March 27 Franklin faced their second Mountain Seven foe of the year.

Press photo/Will Woolever Freshman goalkeeper Carramia Anthony-Ramos guards the net versus North Henderson March 27.

Silver linings for women’s soccer

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

It’s been a tough stretch for Panther women’s soccer. On the week of March 27, Franklin played two Mountain Seven games, a home clash with North Henderson and a trip to Smoky Mountain.

Press photo/Will Woolever Freshman Conner Baldwin looks a ball in versus East Henderson March 29.

Panther tennis earns more MC7 wins

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

It was a busy week for Panther men’s tennis. On the week of March 27, Franklin had three matches on the schedule, including a nonconference clash with Rabun Gap and home Mountain Seven meetings with East Henderson and Tuscola.