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Photo submitted - Seniors, from left, Adrianne Duvall, Rhiley Bryson and Alison Knop were recognized last week for their career statistical achievements. “They deserved that night,” FHS coach Bekah Brooks said.

Photo submitted - Seniors, from left, Adrianne Duvall, Rhiley Bryson and Alison Knop were recognized last week for their career statistical achievements. “They deserved that night,” FHS coach Bekah Brooks said.

Dedication recognition

Andy Scheidler
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Alison Knop slammed 263 kills during her junior season, which led Franklin and ranked third in the conference.  This season, despite having 200 fewer chances, the 5-foot-10 outside hitter has nine more kills. Her kills and hitting percentages are higher, which she attributes to a few factors.
Press photo/Andy Scheidler - Franklin’s Alex Velasco takes contact during action Oct. 2 against Brevard, while Alan Perez (8) looks on. Perez scored a goal last week in a 2-1 win.

Press photo/Andy Scheidler - Franklin’s Alex Velasco takes contact during action Oct. 2 against Brevard, while Alan Perez (8) looks on. Perez scored a goal last week in a 2-1 win.

‘Great dynamic’

Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
It’s all about redemption.  Franklin’s soccer team is focusing on that word, whether it’s playing an opponent who beat earlier this season or last year.
Stephan Pruitt Photography - The Naturalist starts in downtown Franklin and it’s 3 1/2 miles until runners reach the Bartram Trail at Wallace Branch. A record number of runners participated Saturday in the 25K and 50K races.

Stephan Pruitt Photography - The Naturalist starts in downtown Franklin and it’s 3 1/2 miles until runners reach the Bartram Trail at Wallace Branch. A record number of runners participated Saturday in the 25K and 50K races.

Franklin native wins 50K

News Staff
Friday, October 11, 2019
Canyon Woodward is a vegetarian who estimates the last time he ate meat was more than a year ago.  But after being the first person to cross the finish line at The Naturalist 50K, he couldn’t help but celebrate the euphoric feeling.  “It was so good.
Unfortunately for the visiting Franklin Panthers, their seven-match streak was busted Tuesday at Brevard. 

Unfortunately for the visiting Franklin Panthers, their seven-match streak was busted Tuesday at Brevard. 

FHS winning streak snapped at Brevard

Andy Scheidler
Monday, October 7, 2019
Someone’s winning streak had to end.  Unfortunately for the visiting Franklin Panthers, their seven-match streak was busted Tuesday at Brevard.  The Blue Devils won their 14th straight match to likely seal a Mountain Six Conference title.
Golf partners Jason Hedrick and Eric Hall.

Golf partners Jason Hedrick and Eric Hall.

Golfers win national tournament

Andy Scheidler
Monday, October 7, 2019
Sitting in fifth place going into the final round, it appeared golf partners Jason Hedrick and Eric Hall might miss out on a top-three finish and a medal.  The duo from Macon County represented North Carolina at the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship, held Sept.
A fourth-quarter touchdown by freshman Brayden Watts kept Franklin’s football team from being shut out for the third straight week.

A fourth-quarter touchdown by freshman Brayden Watts kept Franklin’s football team from being shut out for the third straight week.

Panthers avoid shutout in lopsided defeat

Andy Scheidler
Monday, October 7, 2019
A fourth-quarter touchdown by freshman Brayden Watts kept Franklin’s football team from being shut out for the third straight week. However, that was about the only bright spot in the 44-7 loss Friday at Owen.
Panthers rise to No. 7 in Class 2-A MaxPreps rankings.

Panthers rise to No. 7 in Class 2-A MaxPreps rankings.

FHS wins 6th straight

Andy Scheidler
Monday, October 7, 2019
A chart hangs in the volleyball locker room at Franklin High School that features eight primary goals.  Coach Bekah Brooks placed stickers on the chart Friday morning for each goal the Panthers achieved. The first goal is to not let any balls hit the floor without someone going after it.