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Press photo/Andy Scheidler - The cups at Franklin Golf Course have been raised two inches above the level of the green, which prevents people from reaching into the hole to get their ball.

Press photo/Andy Scheidler - The cups at Franklin Golf Course have been raised two inches above the level of the green, which prevents people from reaching into the hole to get their ball.

Golf courses remain open for play; take precautionary measures

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Jim Craig was 10 years old when he first started playing golf. That was in 1931 during The Great Depression.  Four years earlier, Craig’s family in Pennsylvania all had the flu during an epidemic. Fortunately, his uncle was a doctor and helped get them through it.
Photo/Jay Crain, App State Athletics - Andrew Terrell was a starting left fielder this spring for Appalachian State before the season was canceled.

Photo/Jay Crain, App State Athletics - Andrew Terrell was a starting left fielder this spring for Appalachian State before the season was canceled.

Spring athletes granted extra year

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Appalachian State University’s baseball team was on a roll, beating Sienna 9-8 for a sixth straight victory. Andrew Terrell, the starting left fielder for the Mountaineers, singled and drove in a run in that game, played March 11.
Press file photo - Dylan Garcia now owns two Franklin High School records for distance running.

Press file photo - Dylan Garcia now owns two Franklin High School records for distance running.

Garcia, ex-record holder connect

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Dylan Garcia broke one of Jennifer Wiggins’ records during the cross-country season in the fall.  The Franklin junior then erased another one of Wiggins’ records from the ’90s at the second track meet of the outdoor season. Garcia ran the 3,200-meter race in 11 minutes, 58.39 seconds.
Press file photo - Hannah Angel is highly motivated to earn a college scholarship.

Press file photo - Hannah Angel is highly motivated to earn a college scholarship.

Pain is only temporary for Angel

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Some days, the motivation to work out and practice is very high for Hannah Angel. Other days, not so much.  “Right now I’d much rather be at home eating,” she said, laughing.  Don’t let the comment fool you.
Press photo/Andy Scheidler - Franklin junior Ally Roots was a returning all-conference player for Franklin’s soccer team. The Panthers were 3-0 before the season was halted.

Press photo/Andy Scheidler - Franklin junior Ally Roots was a returning all-conference player for Franklin’s soccer team. The Panthers were 3-0 before the season was halted.

Panthers in waiting game

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Andy Scheidler sports@thefranklinpress.com With schools closed until May 15, the spring sports season in North Carolina is in serious jeopardy.   The NCHSAA originally listed April 6 as the first possible date to resume sports.
Press photo/Andy Scheidler - The baseball and soccer fields at Macon Middle School sit empty on Friday afternoon, when they would normally be bustling with action. No games, practices, workouts or skill developments are allowed with coaches until April 6, yet players in spring sports are permitted to meet on their own to stay sharp in the interim.

Press photo/Andy Scheidler - The baseball and soccer fields at Macon Middle School sit empty on Friday afternoon, when they would normally be bustling with action. No games, practices, workouts or skill developments are allowed with coaches until April 6, yet players in spring sports are permitted to meet on their own to stay sharp in the interim.

Sports world hits pause

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Athletics enter unknown realm Andy Scheidler sports@thefranklinpress.com The baseball, softball and soccer fields sat empty and eerily quiet.  No sounds of the crack of a bat hitting a ball.  No sounds of a ball swishing into the net.
Press photo/Andy Scheidler Tanner Carlton throws to first after fielding a grounder in front of the mound during a Franklin home game last week. FHS went 3-0 before the NCHSAA ban on athletic contests.

Press photo/Andy Scheidler Tanner Carlton throws to first after fielding a grounder in front of the mound during a Franklin home game last week. FHS went 3-0 before the NCHSAA ban on athletic contests.

FHS enjoys blowout win before shutdown

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Andy Scheidler sports@thefranklinpress.com When Dylan Burt heard the news, he wanted to know one thing.  “Are we playing tonight?” Burt asked.
Photo provided - Franklin’s all-time leading scorer Lindsay Simpson presented a 200 wins ball to coach Scott Hartbarger.

Photo provided - Franklin’s all-time leading scorer Lindsay Simpson presented a 200 wins ball to coach Scott Hartbarger.

FHS coach achieves milestone

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Although he was still a child, Scott Hartbarger remembers a few things when his dad coached the men’s basketball team at Western Carolina University.  Jim Harbarger coached the Catamounts from 1969-75. The son remembers his father being tough on the players while also treating them like family.
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Brevard a ‘perfect fit’

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
It’s safe to say Gavin Riddle knows what to expect this fall when he attends Brevard College.  The Franklin senior’s sister plays soccer at the school, plus former football teammates and friends are on the Tornado’s roster.
Bradley Stiles (40) holds up the plaque while his teammates react after winning the Mountain Six Conference tournament for junior varsity boys basketball. Franklin went 23-1 this season and dominated Smoky Mountain in the finale.

Bradley Stiles (40) holds up the plaque while his teammates react after winning the Mountain Six Conference tournament for junior varsity boys basketball. Franklin went 23-1 this season and dominated Smoky Mountain in the finale.

JV teams win titles

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Panthers get redemption in title game  Before the final game, coach Tres Rogers emphasized two things.  The Franklin JV boys coach wanted his players to “finish the season” and to remember there is no practice tomorrow and make the last night special.