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Photo submitted. Franklin’s 4x400-meter relay teams are pictured at West Henderson Dec. 19.

Photo submitted. Franklin’s 4x400-meter relay teams are pictured at West Henderson Dec. 19.

Track earns more state qualifications

Will Woolever
Monday, December 23, 2024
It was a short and sweet pre-Christmas meet for Panther track. On Thurdsay, Dec. 19, Franklin sent a small, elite contingent to West Henderson with one goal in mind – qualify for the state meet in the 4x400-meter relays.
Senior Aubrey Haley fights for a rebound at Cherokee Nov. 26. (Press file photo)

Senior Aubrey Haley fights for a rebound at Cherokee Nov. 26. (Press file photo)

Women’s hoops 4-1 on season

News Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024
Panther women’s hoops is on a hot streak. After dropping their first game to the 1A State Champions at Cherokee, the team quickly got back on track versus Andrews and East Henderson.
Press photo/Will Woolever. Panther cheer and dance is pictured at the NCHSAA Invitational in Raleigh Dec. 7

Press photo/Will Woolever. Panther cheer and dance is pictured at the NCHSAA Invitational in Raleigh Dec. 7

Cheer readies for Nat’ls

Will Woolever
Sunday, December 22, 2024
sports@thefranklinpress.com Panther cheer and dance has two new pieces of hardware. On Dec. 7, the team traveled to Raleigh for the N.C. High School Athletic Association Invitational, vying for bragging rights with peers from across the state.
Press file photo - Then-freshman Branch Browning hand-fights with a wrestler from North Henderson on Tom Raby Court last year.

Press file photo - Then-freshman Branch Browning hand-fights with a wrestler from North Henderson on Tom Raby Court last year.

Wrestling earns men’s, women’s victories

Will Woolever
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
It’s been another busy week for Panther wrestling. Following their Thanksgiving break, the team resumed their season Dec. 7, making their first of two trips in four days to East Henderson High School.
Senior guard McKenna Plemmons drives to the rim at Cherokee Nov. 26. (Press file photo)

Senior guard McKenna Plemmons drives to the rim at Cherokee Nov. 26. (Press file photo)

Women’s hoops earn first M7 win

Will Woolever
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Panther women’s basketball is 1-0 in the Mountain Seven Conference. On Friday, Dec. 13, the team traveled to East Henderson for their first conference game. With a 60-51 win over the Eagles, Franklin tipped off their M7 schedule on the right foot.
Press file photo - Gabe Harrison (left) and Tyler Koch (right) run the 55-meter dash at Swain Nov. 20. Koch won the event in a meet at Polk Dec. 14, clocking the second-fastest time in FHS history at 6.69 seconds.

Press file photo - Gabe Harrison (left) and Tyler Koch (right) run the 55-meter dash at Swain Nov. 20. Koch won the event in a meet at Polk Dec. 14, clocking the second-fastest time in FHS history at 6.69 seconds.

Track places 1st, 2nd at Polk

Will Woolever
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Panther track and field is among WNC’s best teams. On Saturday, Dec. 14, 15 area teams gathered at Polk County High School for the annual Reindeer Games meet. With several event wins including another state meet qualification, Franklin nearly completed a team scoring sweep.
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Keyworth leads swim past M7 foes

Will Woolever
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Panther swim and dive has earned their fourth win in as many meets. On Dec. 7, the team returned to Franklin Health and Fitness for a five-team meet, including three Mountain Seven Conference foes.
Press file photo - Isabella Shope competes in the high jump at Swain Nov. 20. The junior is one of seven Panther individuals and two relay teams qualified for the 3A state meet in Winston-Salem Feb. 15.

Press file photo - Isabella Shope competes in the high jump at Swain Nov. 20. The junior is one of seven Panther individuals and two relay teams qualified for the 3A state meet in Winston-Salem Feb. 15.

Track hits more state marks at Swain

Will Woolever
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Panther track and field is one step closer to the state meet. Having met five qualifying marks for state in just their first two meets, on Dec. 4 the team continued their young season with a trip to Swain.
Photo courtesy of Amiee Bailey - Freshman Garrett Young (center) is pictured on the podium after placing second in the 215-lb. weight class at the North Knight Invitational at North Henderson Nov. 27.

Photo courtesy of Amiee Bailey - Freshman Garrett Young (center) is pictured on the podium after placing second in the 215-lb. weight class at the North Knight Invitational at North Henderson Nov. 27.

Young wrestlers impress

Will Woolever
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
It’s been a busy few weeks for Panther wrestling. With three meets under their belts in just the season’s first seven days, Franklin hit the road again leading up to Thanksgiving, traveling to Hiwassee Dam Nov. 22-23 and to conference rival North Henderson Nov. 27.
Photo courtesy of Jack Terrell - Former Panther wrestling standout Phillip Terrell (center) is pictured with two Truett-McConnell teammates.

Photo courtesy of Jack Terrell - Former Panther wrestling standout Phillip Terrell (center) is pictured with two Truett-McConnell teammates.

Terrell stars for Truett-McConnell Bears

Will Woolever
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Jack Terrell - For the Franklin Press Years of hard work, dedication and great coaching paid off for former Franklin Panther wrestler Phillip Terrell on April 25, 2022.