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Junior Charley Seagle competes in the shot put at Rabun Gap April 13. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Women’s track wins M7C title

Will Woolever

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The Panther women’s track and field team is the Mountain Seven Conference Champion. On Tuesday, April 30 the team traveled to North Henderson to kick off their postseason with the M7C title meet. Ahead of the 3A West Regional at A.C.

Senior Olivia Birchard slides back into first base versus North Henderson April 23. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Softball seeded 13th in 3A West playoffs

Will Woolever

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Panther softball has advanced to the 3A state playoffs. On the week of April 29 Franklin had just two more games on the schedule, including a de facto Mountain Seven Conference title game with West Henderson. In falling to West but routing T.C.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Cole Martin tees off on Hole 10 at Sky Valley Country Club in the first round of the Mountain Seven Conference Tournament April 22. The ball is visible between two spectators to Martin’s right.

Golf advances to West Regional

Will Woolever

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Panther men’s golf is through to the 3A West Regional. Entering the final round of the Mountain Seven Tournament, Franklin ranked second on the conference leaderboard, traveling to Springdale Country Club April 29 for the last 18 holes.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Senior ace Josiah Hursey pitches versus Smoky Mountain April 2.

Baseball fights for 3A berth

News Staff

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

With just two more games to play, Panther baseball is still alive for a state playoff berth. Entering the last two weeks of the season, Franklin hung on the edge of the 3A West field, likely needing three wins in their last four games to join its top 32 teams.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Senior Jozy Dehart catches a hard-hit line drive while crashing into the outfield wall versus North Henderson April 24.

Softball ranked 6th in region

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Panther softball is heating back up at the right time. Entering the last five games of the season, Franklin stood at 10th in the 3A West rankings, with another busy week of contests on deck.

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Doubles pairs advance to regional

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Panther men’s tennis will be represented at the 3A West Individual Tournament. On April 24 and 25, the Mountain Seven gathered at Jackson Park in Hendersonville for a two-day conference tournament.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Gabe Stilwell chips out of tall grass at Sky Valley Country Club during Round 1 of the Mountain Seven Conference Tournament April 22. The ball is visible in front of Stilwell’s leg.

Golf tees off M7 Tournament in 2nd

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Mountain Seven Conference Men’s Golf Tournament is underway. As one of the conference’s best teams throughout the season, on April 22 Franklin teed off their postseason.

Senior Ashton Shope lines up a fifth-hole tee shot at the Franklin Golf Course earlier this season. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Golf tees off M7 Conference Tournament

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The Mountain Seven Conference men’s golf tournament is underway. Throughout the spring season, Ryan Raby’s team has been among the region’s best, boasting a deep and talented roster from top to bottom.

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Track prepares for M7C title meet

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Panther track and field are officially in championship season. On April 20, the team traveled to A.C. Reynolds for their final meet of the regular-season, battling more than 40 elite teams at the Rockets’ Blue Ridge Classic.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Kendall Rumans (center, wearing batting helmet) is mobbed by teammates after a solo home run versus Pisgah April 19.

Softball ranked 10th in 3A West

Will Woolever

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The good times keep rolling for Panther softball. On the week of April 15 Franklin faced a busy slate of games, including Mountain Seven contests with Tuscola, North Henderson and Pisgah.