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Photo submitted - Panther volleyball shows off their Mountain Eight Conference Tournament title plaque after defeating West Henderson on the Falcons’ home floor.

Photo submitted - Panther volleyball shows off their Mountain Eight Conference Tournament title plaque after defeating West Henderson on the Falcons’ home floor.

Volleyball wins M8 tourney

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Panther volleyball are Mountain Eight tournament champs.  Having routed East Henderson in Round 1, on the week of Oct. 13 the team returned to West Henderson for the conference playoff’s last two rounds. With thrilling wins over Brevard and West, Franklin claimed the M8 tournament crown.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Emma Hatch lifts a ball over the net versus West Henderson Oct. 6.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Emma Hatch lifts a ball over the net versus West Henderson Oct. 6.

Volleyball advances to M8 semifinal

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Panther volleyball is through to the conference semifinals. On the week of Oct. 6 the team transitioned to their postseason, playing their season finale and Round 1 of the Mountain Eight tournament. Despite a loss to West Henderson, a blowout quarterfinal win kept Franklin’s title hopes alive.
Junior Damion Bowles returns a punt versus Tuscola at Western Carolina University Oct. 3. (Press file photo)

Junior Damion Bowles returns a punt versus Tuscola at Western Carolina University Oct. 3. (Press file photo)

Football earns 3rd straight M8C win

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Panther football has earned another conference victory. On Friday, Oct. 10, the team traveled to North Henderson, seeking their third straight win in the Mountain Eight.
Press photo/Will Woolever Clara Stork serves while Marlee Barnes guards the net in the 5A West Pre-Regional Oct. 7.

Press photo/Will Woolever Clara Stork serves while Marlee Barnes guards the net in the 5A West Pre-Regional Oct. 7.

Tennis sends six to regionals

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Panther women’s tennis will be well-represented at regionals. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the team traveled to Western Carolina University for the 5A West Pre-Regional, battling players from six other squads to advance.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Elise Phillips prepares to hit a difficult groundstroke versus West Henderson Oct. 1.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Elise Phillips prepares to hit a difficult groundstroke versus West Henderson Oct. 1.

Women’s tennis ends regular season

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The regular season is at an end for Panther women’s tennis. On the week of Sept. 29, Franklin faced a busy schedule, playing their last three matches in the Mountain Eight Conference.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Franklin’s student section backs away as junior Sadie Green keeps a ball in play versus North Henderson Sept. 30.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Franklin’s student section backs away as junior Sadie Green keeps a ball in play versus North Henderson Sept. 30.

Volleyball to battle West for M8C title

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Panther volleyball is red-hot entering their biggest match of the year. After a 3-1 conference loss at West Henderson Sept. 10, Franklin went on a tear, winning each of their next six matches in straight sets.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Daiveon Hall tries to bat down a pass in Franklin’s homecoming game versus Tuscola Oct. 3.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Sophomore Daiveon Hall tries to bat down a pass in Franklin’s homecoming game versus Tuscola Oct. 3.

Football earns Homecoming win

Will Woolever
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
It was a Homecoming to remember for Panther football. Amid ongoing renovations to the Panther Pit, on Friday, Oct. 3, the team traveled to Western Carolina University for the fourth time this season, hosting a unique Homecoming game in the school’s history.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Kevin Torres (left) evades a Tuscola defender during his hat trick (three-goal) match at Macon Middle School Sept. 22.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Kevin Torres (left) evades a Tuscola defender during his hat trick (three-goal) match at Macon Middle School Sept. 22.

Soccer beats Tuscola in thriller

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Panther men’s soccer has earned their first conference win. After starting their Mountain Eight schedule with one-goal losses to Brevard and East Henderson, Franklin continued their campaign with two more rivalry games.
Sophomore Ella Raby makes a difficult diving save versus Pisgah on Tom Raby Court Sept. 23. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Sophomore Ella Raby makes a difficult diving save versus Pisgah on Tom Raby Court Sept. 23. (Press photo/Will Woolever)

Volleyball earns blowout wins

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Panther volleyball is on a six-match win streak. On the week of Sept. 22 Franklin faced a busy schedule, playing three matches in four days including two in the Mountain Eight Conference.
Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Lance Parker leaves defenders in his wake at Pisgah Sept. 26.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Junior Lance Parker leaves defenders in his wake at Pisgah Sept. 26.

Football outduels Black Bears

Will Woolever
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Panther football is back in the win column. After falling in overtime to Brevard the previous week, on Sept. 26 Franklin continued their conference schedule, traveling to Canton to take on the Pisgah Black Bears.