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Press photo/Will Woolever. Malachi Hayes throws to fellow senior Jaxon Hursey at first base versus Tuscola March 12 at McConnell Field.

Baseball beats Murphy, drops M7C game to Pisgah

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

It was a mixed week for Panther baseball. On the week of March 18, Jared Greenwood’s team faced a busy slate of games, with a trip to Murphy and a two-game series with Pisgah on the docket.

Press file photo. Junior Justus Bradford competes in the high jump at Western Carolina University March 8.

Track impresses at Rabun Gap

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Panther track and field continues to round into midseason form. After a busy week of March 11, sending the bulk of their team to Montreat College and a few to the Adidas Indoor Nationals, on March 20 the Panthers competed much closer to home.

Press photo/Will Woolever. Senior Cooper Guffie chips out of the rough at the Franklin Golf Course versus Smoky Mountain Feb. 28.

Golf routs Smoky at Franklin Golf Course

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Panther men’s golf continues to rout their conference foes. On Wednesday, March 20, the team welcomed Smoky Mountain to the Franklin Golf Course for a match with both teams’ full rosters.

Press photo/Will Woolever. Junior Teah Phillips catches East Henderson’s goalkeeper out of her net at the Panther Pit March 18.

Women’s soccer wins thriller over East Henderson

Will Woolever

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Panther women’s soccer have earned their first win of the year. After playing just three games in their first three weeks, on March 18 Franklin kicked off the heart of their season, hosting East Henderson for their first of three conference games in five days.

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.