FHS girls tennis tops Foxboro to improve to 3-0 for season; girls Outdoor track tops Taunton on Tuesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024.

Boys Tennis = Foxboro, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Foxboro’s Ryan Fossella emerged from a three-set battle at third singles to help secure a key win on the road at Franklin. Fossella won the first set 7-5 before dropping the second 4-6, forcing the deciding third. In the third, Fossella took a 6-2 decision to complete the win for the Warriors. Luca Meyer added a 6-4, 6-4 win at second singles and the team of Niki Illia and Evan Paluzzi secured a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles. Franklin’s Jay Gorgas prevailed 6-3, 7-5 in a battle at first singles while Dan Reis and Gabe Terry took a three-set thriller 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 at second doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 3 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final

Panthers with a good win over a tough Foxboro team 3-2!

Brooke Taylor improved to 3-0 with the lone win in singles.

Brooke Daniels & Sydney Tolonen, along with Ava Davies & Avalon Thomes, both won their doubles matches.

Franklin is now 3-0 and travels to Taunton on Wednesday.   https://twitter.com/fhs_gvtennis/status/1777837151159255054

Boys Outdoor Track = Franklin @ Taunton, 3:45

Girls Outdoor Track = Franklin, 112 @ Taunton, 24 - Final

– Franklin took the top two spots in seven of 11 events plus first in both relays to earn a big win on the road over Taunton. The Panthers went 1-2 in the 100M (Ella Chandaria, Olivia Costa), the 400M (Madison Bruno, Carli Walbert), the 1 Mile (Meghan Griffith, Emma Pruitt), the 2 Mile (Victoria Courtwright-Lim, Alex Batla), the 100M hurdles (Sarah Dumas, Cailyn Bruno), the 400M hurdles (Dumas, Anna Cliff), and the shot put (Lily DeForge, Darby Nicholson) to secure key points. Chandaria also won the 200M (26.9), DeForge was first in the discus with a PR toss of 119’6′, and Liz Hopkins won the javelin at 132’9″. Taunton’s Emersyn DePonte took a win in the 800M at 2:28.8 while sophomore Renee Leao was third in the 100M hurdles (17.6) and second in the javelin (88’0″). Franklin’s 4×100 (Costa, Clare Loukota, C. Bruno, Cliff) won in 51.5 while the 4×400 (Sophia Cuneo, M. Bruno, Savannah Copeland, Kyra McSweeney) crossed first in 4:27.5.

Photo gallery of the FHS vs Taunton outdoor track meet (subscription required) ->    https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Spring-2024/Taunton-Franklin-Outdoor-Track-04-09-24

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-09-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

FHS girls tennis, boys lacrosse, and baseball teams post wins on Tuesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024.

Baseball = King Philip, 3 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 

– Despite falling behind a pair of runs in the top of the first inning, Franklin plated five straight between the first three innings to bounce back with a key win over rival King Philip. Travis Crawford doubled in Max Robison (single) and then scored on a single from Aiden Astorino to give KP an early 2-0 lead. The Panthers pounced for a pair of their own in the bottom half on an RBI double from Rex Cinelli that scored Henry Digiorgio (HBP) and a sac fly from Matt Miller to score Matt Lucini (walk). Franklin took advantage of a pair of errors in the second to take the lead on a two-run single from Digiorgio up the middle to make it 4-2 and then added a fifth run in the third when Cinelli (single) beat a throw home on a grounder from Cole Sidwell. KP pulled one back in the fifth on a two-out single from Tommy Gately to score Drew Herlin (double). Jake Shaughnessy got the win on the mound, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with a pair of strikeouts in four innings and Miller earned the three-inning save with a trio of strikeouts. Nate Pennini allowed five runs but only two earned on four hits and a pair of walks for KP while Ryan Higgins tossed two scoreless innings in relief.

• For a photo gallery of the baseball game ->    https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Spring-2024/Franklin-King-Philip-Baseball-04-02-24

Softball = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 13 – Final (5 inn.) 

– King Philip sophomore McCoy Walsh didn’t allow a hit in five innings and the Warriors’ offense got off to another strong start in a win over visiting Franklin. KP batted around in the bottom of the first inning, pushing across six runs highlighted by a two-out two-run double from Jo Bennett and an RBI single from Allie Cecere. KP added a single run in the second and then three more in each of the third and fourth innings. Maddie Paschke had three hits to lead the offense with a pair of doubles while Liv Petrillo (three RBI), Bennett (three RBI), and Cecere (two RBI) each had two hits. Walsh scattered five walks over five innings but didn’t allow a hit while striking out nine for the win.

Boys Lacrosse = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 15 – Final

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final 

– The Warriors captured two wins in singles action and one more in doubles play to secure a key win over visiting rival Franklin. King Philip junior Arjun Kollu earned a 6-3, 6-0 second singles win and senior Leo Manning grinded out a 6-4, 6-1 third singles victory. At second doubles, the team of sophomores Brent Schneider and Logan Riley took a straight-set 6-3, 6-1 win to help clinch the team victory. Franklin senior Jay Gorgas earned his second win in as many days with a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles and the team of Andrew Amante and Adarsh Presanna grabbed a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles for the Panthers.

Girls Tennis = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final 

– A singles sweep plus one more win from doubles action propelled the Panthers to a win over King Philip on Tuesday afternoon. Gabby Cura (first singles, 6-2, 6-1), Chloe Essam (second singles, 6-2, 6-2), and Brooke Taylor (third singles, 7-6, 3-6, 10-4) took care of business in singles action for Franklin while the team of Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 victory at first doubles. King Philip’s Tessa Sarkar and Alex Pauline rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win at second doubles.

• For a photo gallery of the matches ->    https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Spring-2024/Franklin-King-Philip-Girls-Tennis-04-02-24

Boys Outdoor Track

Franklin @ Attleboro, 3:45

Girls Outdoor Track

Franklin @ Attleboro, 3:45

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-02-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

HockomockSports,com: "Franklin’s Atkinson Recognized for Work On and Off the Track"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com has a nice article providing an update on FHS alumni Halle Atkinson.

"In August, Providence College announced that Franklin alum Halle Atkinson was the school’s nominee for the prestigious 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Atkinson, who played soccer and lacrosse at Franklin in addition to running indoor track, was recognized for her success as a runner on PC’s cross-country and track teams as well as her numerous community service efforts.

Atkinson is one of 619 female student-athletes that were nominated across all three divisions. The NCAA Woman of the Year Award, according to a release from the school, recognizes “graduating female student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility and distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their collegiate careers.”

During her four years at PC, Atkinson has participated in Adopt a Family, the Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, the Friar 5K Road Race, Girls on the Run Rhode Island, Special Olympics Rhode Island, and the Relay for Life. She has also taken time out to be a tutor and a mentor to younger students by serving as a FriarEdge Family Captain, helping freshman athletes make the transition from high school to college.

“It was a little bit of shock,’ Atkinson said when asked about her reaction to the news that she had been nominated. “I was so honored but for a second, when I first read it, I was like wow they really think of me in that high of regard?”

Currently going for her MBA in accounting and rehabbing an offseason injury that will keep her from participating in cross-country this fall, Atkinson is ready for a fifth year of indoor and outdoor track. Knowing the talent and commitment level of her teammates made the nomination extra special."

Continue reading the article (subscription is required)

https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-halle-atkinson-recognized-for-work-on-and-off-the-track/

 

Franklin grad Halle Atkinson (7) was nominated by Providence College for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year Award for her success on the track and her commitment to community service off of it. (Providence College Athletics)

Last Open Meet for Summer Track at FHS Tuesday, July 25 - 5 PM

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted on Mon, Jul 24, 2023:

"Last meet of the Summer tomorrow!!!

We'll need volunteers to get there around 4:15 to help set everything up and get the jumping pits opened and raked!

If anyone wants to register early you can use the link ->   https://t.co/D015bvJllG "

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1683497159658799104

Last Open Meet for Summer Trak at FHS Tuesday, July 25 - 5 PM

Summer Track Series - Meet #2 - Tuesday Night, July 18 at 5 PM

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted on Mon, Jul 17, 2023:

Meet 2 of 3 is tomorrow in the Summer Track Series held at the Franklin High track. $5 gets you into as many races as you can run! 

Registration and field events start at 5 PM and track events begin at 6 PM.

Volunteers should plan on getting there for 4:30 PM to help set up. https://t.co/oLLP0aT6Fe

https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1680984653392429057

Summer Track Series - Meet #2 - Tuesday Night, July 18 at 5 PM

Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set!

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted on Tue, Jun 27, 2023:

"The Youth/Open track meets are back this summer! 

Join the Franklin and Tri-County track teams as they host three meets on July 11, 18, & 25th.

Entry fees are $5 for unlimited events with a $10 max for families. Use the link below to sign up early -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnyAXiwap9oTJ4FBPQFLUjoPf3eziUdX28VHGYuZAiPYzbxA/viewform

Shared from -> https://t.co/qaZ8buDt8B

 

Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set!

Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set!

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted on Tue, Jun 27, 2023:

"The Youth/Open track meets are back this summer! 

Join the Franklin and Tri-County track teams as they host three meets on July 11, 18, & 25th.

Entry fees are $5 for unlimited events with a $10 max for families. Use the link below to sign up early -> https://t.co/D015bvJllG

Shared from -> https://t.co/qaZ8buDt8B

Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set! 

FHS ' Dumas named MVP for girls outdoor track Hockomock League All Stars

Below are the official 2023 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Outdoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league. The Franklin selections are shared here, the full listing is linked to below

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Sarah Dumas, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Sarah Dumas, Franklin

Gwenyth Holland, Franklin

Anna Cliff, Franklin

Olivia Costa, Franklin

Madison Bruno, Franklin

Lily Deforge, Franklin

Elizabeth Hopkins, Franklin

Ella Chandaria, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

Darby Nicholson, Franklin

For the complete listing of girls outdoor track all stars

https://hockomocksports.com/2023-hockomock-league-girls-outdoor-track-all-stars/

Below are the official 2023 Hockomock League Boys Outdoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Ryan Sarney, Oliver Ames

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Trey Lovell, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

Quinten Hardt, Franklin

For the complete listing of boys outdoor track all stars

https://hockomocksports.com/2023-hockomock-league-boys-outdoor-track-all-stars/

FHS ' Dumas named MVP for girls outdoor track Hockomock League All Stars

Sarah Dumas takes 2nd place at New Balance National Meet

So proud of these 3 for their performance at the New Balance National competition at UPenn. https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1670544469609836545

 

• Sarah Dumas - 2nd in Pentathlon - 3518
• Lily Deforge - Shot put - 9.88 (32'5")
• Elizabeth Hopkins - Discus - 34.27 (112'5")

 Results shared from -> https://live.pttiming.com/?mid=5697

So proud of these 3 for their performance at the New Balance National competition at UPenn

School Committee agonizes over budget cuts, hears an update from Oak St and about the middle school school civics program (audio)

FM #1012 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1012 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares part of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: all of the School Committee members, school district personnel along with some of the public were in the Council Chambers. Some members of the public participated via conference bridge.

Brief recap:

• Moment of silence to recognize the tragic passing of an FHS graduating senior

• During the Superintendent's Report, 2 highlights were shared. (1) a quick overview of the Spanish trip during Spring break. (2) recognition of three FHS outdoor track athletes for their accomplishments at the Meet of Champions

• Recognition of Michelle Kingsland Smith retiring for the 2nd time this year with 50 years of education experience. Recognition of Miriam Goodman's retirement as Business Administrator

• Middle school civics program provided an update on the process across the three schools and a student presentation from Horace Mann.

• The Oak St Elementary team provided and interactive question and answer update on the happenings and progress within the school this year

• The additional funds from the Town saves some positions but there are still 26.7 positions removed from the budget, 16 of which were enrollment related. The Committee agonized over the cuts, appreciating the effort and thought that went into trying to minimize the impacts of these. One member said as hard as it is this year, we'll look back to this budget next year as a good one. And that is not something to look forward to

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting June 13, 2023

 

Timing on the recording when each segment Starts

• Spain trip - approx. 12 minutes

• Girls Outdoor Track - approx. 20 minutes

• Michelle Kingsland Smith - approx. 29 minutes

• Middle School Civics - approx. 42 minutes

• Oak St Update - approx. 73 minutes

• Discussion Action Items (budget) - approx. 1 hour 56 minutes

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1012-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-06-13-23

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Meeting packet folder ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/june-13-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Meeting agenda doc (includes remote participation info) ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_6-13-23.pdf

My notes captured during the meeting (in one PDF file)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q2Uwk3QIX9rejAPGl2offT65fqVLCOYf/view?usp=drive_link 

Franklin TV Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/EVNd_SfjvbY?feature=share

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Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for June 13, 2023

FHS girls outdoor track team places 4th in D1 Championships; boys place 27th

MIAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships 

Thu, May 25 - Sat, May 27, 2023  at  Merrimack College

Official results - https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/515518/results

Filtered for Franklin High School

 

Mens

1. Lexington 92

2. Acton-Boxborough 87

3. Saint John's Prep 84

3. Newton North 84

27. Lawrence 5

27. Franklin 5

27. Framingham 5

Womens

1. Andover 81.5

2. Lowell 70

3. Brookline 65

4. Franklin 61

Mens Results

100 Meters Division 1 - Prelims

25. 9 Stephon Reed Jr 11.43a (1.2) Franklin

400 Meters Division 1 - Finals

13. 12 Trey Lovell 50.67aPR Franklin

110m Hurdles Division 1 - Prelims

24. 11 Quinten Hardt 16.32a (0.6) Franklin

400m Hurdles Division 1 - Finals

26. 11 Quinten Hardt 1:03.38a Franklin

4x100 Relay Division 1 - Finals

11. 11, Connor Klawson; 12, Joshua Dunlap; 11 Bryce Dragsbaek, 9, Stephon Reed Jr

43.70a Franklin - A

4x400 Relay Division 1 - Finals

16. 12, Aidan Orr; 12, Fraser Baird; 12, Jake Vaccarezza; 12, Trey Lovell

3:33.08a Franklin - A

4x800 Relay Division 1 - Finals

15. 12, Tyler Apicella; 11, Anton Sackley; 10, Jack Halter; 12, Will Boozang

8:33.13a Franklin - A

Discus Division 1 - Finals

14. 11 Jacob Bowser 121-08 Franklin

Javelin Division 1 - Finals

4. 11 James Scott 153-06 Franklin

High Jump Division 1 - Finals

--. 12 Christopher Botchis NH Franklin

Womens Results

400 Meters Division 1 - Finals

15. 9 Madison Bruno 1:01.36a Franklin

800 Meters Division 1 - Finals

19. 9 Gwenyth Holland 2:21.52aPR Franklin

800 Meters Division 1 - Multi

1. 11 Sarah Dumas 2:40.61a Franklin

2 Miles Division 1 - Finals

24. 11 Alexandra Batla 12:14.61aSR Franklin

100m Hurdles Division 1 - Finals

1. 11 Sarah Dumas 14.59a (-1.4)PR Franklin

8. 10 Ella Chandaria 15.89a (-1.4) Franklin

100m Hurdles Division 1 - Prelims

1. 11 Sarah Dumas 14.81a (1.5) Franklin

5. 10 Ella Chandaria 15.39a (1.5)PR Franklin

100m Hurdles Division 1 - Multi

1. 11 Sarah Dumas 14.89a Franklin

400m Hurdles Division 1 - Finals

7. 10 Ella Chandaria 1:09.52a Franklin

8. 11 Anna Cliff 1:09.68a Franklin

4x100 Relay Division 1 - Finals

9. 11, Cara DiDomenico; 10, Clare Loukota; 11, Olivia Costa; 10, Ella Chandaria

50.66a Franklin - A

4x400 Relay Division 1 - Finals

4 9, Madison Bruno; 11, Sarah Dumas; 11, Anna Cliff; 9, Gwenyth Holland

4:05.16a Franklin - A

4x800 Relay Division 1 - Finals

11. 10, Meghan Griffith; 11, Allison Powderly; 10, Alex Alvarado; 11,Sophia Cuneo

10:15.87a Franklin - A

Shot Put Division 1 - Finals

3. 11 Lily DeForge 39-02.25 Franklin

6. 11 Elizabeth Hopkins 36-03.00PR Franklin

15. 11 Darby Nicholson 31-03.50 Franklin

17. 10 Abby Baker 31-00.50 Franklin

Shot Put Division 1 - Multi

1. 11 Sarah Dumas 10.00m Franklin

Discus Division 1 - Finals

1. 11 Lily DeForge 116-00PR Franklin

10. 11 Darby Nicholson 100-00 Franklin

14. 11 Elizabeth Hopkins 89-10 Franklin

Javelin Division 1 - Finals

1. 11 Elizabeth Hopkins 131-00 Franklin

6. 12 Ellie Weidman 98-11PR Franklin

13. 12 Keira Crochiere 83-11 Franklin

High Jump Division 1 - Finals

10. 11 Abigail Griffith 4-10.00 Franklin

--. 11 Kyra McSweeney NH Franklin

High Jump Division 1 - Multi

1. 11 Sarah Dumas 1.65mPR Franklin

Long Jump Division 1 - Multi

3. 11 Sarah Dumas 5.11m Franklin

Triple Jump Division 1 - Finals

17. 11 Abigail Griffith 33-01.00 Franklin

18. 11 Olivia Costa 32-11.50 Franklin

Download the FHS results in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-S1hsE4OisFcRTZylBq5-tZukW4IM92j/view?usp=drive_link

Girls 4x400 places 4th with a 4:05