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Freshman quarterback Anderson Terrell evades a defender in Franklin’s 35-26 win over T.C. Roberson Oct. 26. (Photo courtesy of Ronnie Vanhook)

Freshman quarterback Anderson Terrell evades a defender in Franklin’s 35-26 win over T.C. Roberson Oct. 26. (Photo courtesy of Ronnie Vanhook)

JV football finishes 7-2, looks ahead to ‘24

Will Woolever
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The future looks bright for Panther football. Amid a tough season for the varsity team, Franklin’s JV squad showed plenty of promise, compiling a 7-2 record overall and going 5-2 in the Mountain Seven Conference. Recently, head coach Josh Brooks discussed his team’s strong finish to the season.
Photo courtesy of Lynn Baker - Panther cheer and dance are pictured with their second-place plaques at the Universal Cheerleaders’ Association Regional in Concord Nov. 4.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Baker - Panther cheer and dance are pictured with their second-place plaques at the Universal Cheerleaders’ Association Regional in Concord Nov. 4.

Cheer advances to Nationals

Will Woolever
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Panther cheer and dance is headed to Nationals for the second straight year.
Photo courtesy of Ronnie Vanhook MMS volleyball is pictured with their Blue Ridge Athletic Conference Championship plaque after defeating Polk in the BRAC Final Oct. 23.

Photo courtesy of Ronnie Vanhook MMS volleyball is pictured with their Blue Ridge Athletic Conference Championship plaque after defeating Polk in the BRAC Final Oct. 23.

MMS volleyball goes unbeaten, claims BRAC title

Will Woolever
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
It’s been a good two years for Macon Middle School volleyball. After losing Blue Ridge Athletic Conference title games in 2020 and 2021, last year the team finally broke through, winning their first-ever BRAC Championship under first-year head coach Brooke Watson.
Senior Logan Guynn forehands a ball in Franklin’s second-round playoff matchup versus West Henderson Oct. 23 (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Senior Logan Guynn forehands a ball in Franklin’s second-round playoff matchup versus West Henderson Oct. 23 (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Historic run ends for tennis

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A historic season is over for Panther women’s tennis. After playing in the 3A State Doubles Championship Oct. 27, Laura Holland, Lydia Holland, Logan Guynn and Maci Stork had little time to rest, returning home for the Dual Team State Quarterfinals just three days later.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Freshman Danni Ledford lifts a ball over the net in the Mountain Seven Conference JV Final versus Pisgah Oct. 18.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Freshman Danni Ledford lifts a ball over the net in the Mountain Seven Conference JV Final versus Pisgah Oct. 18.

JV Volleyball named Mountain Seven champions

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Panther JV volleyball is the champion of the Mountain Seven Conference. After falling to West Henderson in last year’s conference final, Franklin entered the fall season on a mission, racking up the Mountain Seven’s best record at 20-1. At the conference tournament in Sylva Oct.
Senior Logan Russo is pictured after winning the 3A West Regional Cross Country Championship in Mortganton Oct. 28 (Photo courtesy of Melissa Ward)

Senior Logan Russo is pictured after winning the 3A West Regional Cross Country Championship in Mortganton Oct. 28 (Photo courtesy of Melissa Ward)

Russo wins Regional, XC readies for state

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Panther cross country have punched their tickets to state. After nearly sweeping the Mountain Seven Conference Championships in Hendersonville Oct. 17, on Oct. 28 Franklin traveled to Morganton for the 3A West Regional Meet.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Juniors Abigail Angel (left) and Kate Phillips are pictured in the No. 1 doubles match vs. Atkins Oct. 25

Press photo/Will Woolever - Juniors Abigail Angel (left) and Kate Phillips are pictured in the No. 1 doubles match vs. Atkins Oct. 25

Tennis advances to state semis

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A season for the record books continues for Panther women’s tennis. After routing Central Cabarrus in Round 1 of the Dual Team State Playoffs, Heather Bell’s squad faced a jam-packed week of Oct. 23, with Day 2 of the 3A West Individual Tournament and two more rounds of Dual Team action.
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Football grounded by talented Falcons

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
It was tough week for Panther football. After a one-point home loss to Smoky Mountain the previous week, on Oct. 20 the team traveled to West Henderson for a difficult matchup with the 8-0 Falcons.
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Soccer picks up big M7 wins over Smoky, North

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Panther men’s soccer has picked up two big conference wins. On the week of Oct. 16, the team faced two of their last regular-season games: a home date with North Henderson and a trip to Smoky Mountain.