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Junior outside hitter/defensive specialist Kyrah Bowles attempts a spike during Franklin’s 3-0 home victory over Swain Sept. 18. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Junior outside hitter/defensive specialist Kyrah Bowles attempts a spike during Franklin’s 3-0 home victory over Swain Sept. 18. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Volleyball wins three straight, sits at 14-1

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
It was a good week for Panther volleyball. After suffering their first loss of the season to West Henderson days before, on the week of Sept. 18 Bekah Brooks’ team faced another busy slate.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Freshman setter/opposite hitter Shelby Adams saves a ball from going out of bounds against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Sept. 14.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Freshman setter/opposite hitter Shelby Adams saves a ball from going out of bounds against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Sept. 14.

JV volleyball improves to 13-1, among M7C’s best

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
It’s been a good season for Panther JV volleyball so far. After a 20-1 regular season and a trip to the Mountain Seven Conference Finals last year, Cindy Christie’s team have begun their fall season at 13-1.
Junior Abigail Angel hits a difficult shot against Rabun Gap-Nacooche School Sept. 21. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Junior Abigail Angel hits a difficult shot against Rabun Gap-Nacooche School Sept. 21. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Tennis picks up two more wins, improves to 9-0

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Nine matches in, Panther tennis remains undefeated. After sweeping the first half of their Mountain Seven Conference schedule, on the week of Sept. 18 Franklin set off on its second leg.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Panther players signal for a touchdown on a second-and-goal run by Gabe Nickerson in the fourth quarter of Franklin’s 31-14 win over Tuscola.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Panther players signal for a touchdown on a second-and-goal run by Gabe Nickerson in the fourth quarter of Franklin’s 31-14 win over Tuscola.

Football wins second straight

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Panther football has earned a signature win. After besting East Henderson on Homecoming, Franklin geared up for a tougher test, hosting Tuscola Sept. 22 in their second Mountain Seven game.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Franklin’s male distance runnners leave the starting line at Kituwah Sept. 16.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Franklin’s male distance runnners leave the starting line at Kituwah Sept. 16.

Cross country among top finishers in Swain County

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Panther cross country is rounding into midseason form. After getting an early look at the state championship course at the Friday Night Lights meet in Kernersville Sept. 8, this past weekend Melissa Ward’s team geared up for a meet much closer to home.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Miguel Cruz tries to evade an East Henderson defender Sept. 11.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Miguel Cruz tries to evade an East Henderson defender Sept. 11.

Soccer bests East, Tuscola

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Panther men’s soccer opened their conference schedule with two big wins. After a month of fine-tuning against other regional opponents, on the week of Sept. 11 Franklin played their most important matches to date.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Kate Phillips attempts a groundstroke in a recent match.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Kate Phillips attempts a groundstroke in a recent match.

Tennis routs West, remains unbeaten at 7-0

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Seven matches in, Panther women’s tennis remains unbeaten. Following three straight matches after Labor Day, Heather Bell’s team had just one the next week, traveling to West Henderson for a Mountain Seven Conference clash.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Kyrah Bowles receives an attack against Hayesville Sept. 11.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Kyrah Bowles receives an attack against Hayesville Sept. 11.

Volleyball picks up first loss, ties for 1st

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
It’s been a busy week for Panther volleyball. After winning their first nine matches of the season, on the week of Sept. 11 Franklin faced their toughest test yet. On Sept. 11, the Panthers welcomed Hayesville to Tom Raby Court for the two teams’ second meeting of the season.
Photo courtesy of Tom Pantaleo - A gang of Panthers brings down an Eagle ball carrier at the Panther Pit Sept. 16.

Photo courtesy of Tom Pantaleo - A gang of Panthers brings down an Eagle ball carrier at the Panther Pit Sept. 16.

Football routs East Henderson

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Panther football is in the win column. After a tough first three games of the season, on Sept. 15 Franklin returned to the Panther Pit for a Homecoming matchup with East Henderson.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Senior defender Jaydon Pevia battles for possession in a recent match at the Panther Pit.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Senior defender Jaydon Pevia battles for possession in a recent match at the Panther Pit.

Soccer falls to top-notch Opponents

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
It’s been a tough week for Panther men’s soccer. Having blown out Highlands and Blue Ridge Early College their last two weeks, Franklin’s schedule turned much more difficult after Labor Day, with matches against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and Asheville.