Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, March 30, 2026
Baseball = Franklin, 17 @ King Philip, 6 – Final
By Tim Crowley || HockomockSports Contributor
"The Franklin Panthers certainly didn’t forget about their trio of losses to the King Philip Warriors last season.The Warriors downed the Panthers three times in last spring — all by one run each. The final clash came in the MIAA state tournament when the Warriors earned a 2-1 walk-off win to eliminate their rivals. The first installment of the rivalry in 2026 had a much different tune as a major addition to the lineup helped the Panthers roll to a 17-6 victory Monday afternoon.Freshman Ethan Edmunds knew plenty about Franklin’s heartwrenching end to the previous season. His impact around town is already on full display. He earned the starting nod as the varsity quarterback in the fall. Fast forward to Monday in his high school baseball debut, Edmunds left the yard twice — including a grand slam — to headline an explosive day at the dish for the Panthers."
Continue reading the recap here - https://hockomocksports.com/grand-debut-freshman-ethan-edmunds-powers-franklin-past-king-philip/
Softball = King Philip, 13 @ Franklin, 1 – Final (6 Inn.)
Franklin TV video is available - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sl8783Bqh4
– After a slow start offensively, King Philip’s bats woke up in a big way to the tune of 14 hits and 13 runs in a big win on the road at Franklin. Holding a 1-0 run lead through three innings, KP erupted for five runs in the fourth, three more in the fifth, and put up a four-spot in the sixth. Kelly Donahue (3-for-4, two RBI, four runs) ripped a one-out double to score Cheyenne Murray (triple) and Lauren Griffin (bunt single), Liv Wainwright added an RBI for the second straight game with a two-out single and senior Ali Gill drove in a run with a triple and scored on an error to make it 6-0. Gill earned a bases loaded walk in the fifth, sophomore Reegan Durden had an RBI ground out, and Murray added another bases loaded walk to push the lead to 9-0. Sophomore Annabelle Curran (three hits, two runs) showed off her speed with an RBI triple and scored on a base hit from Wainwright, who then came home on a two-run home run from Gill. Senior McCoy Walsh worked around seven walks, giving up just one run on two hits while striking out 11 to get the win. Addi Weiss and Phoebe O’Connor each had a hit for the Panthers.
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 19 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final
– Nine different Panthers found the back of the net as Franklin returned home from Easton with a dominant league win over OA. Charlie Ballarino led the way with five goals and two assists, while Rocco Lampasona and Thomas Quinn each recorded hat tricks. Kellan Taccini and Quinn Kielty added two goals apiece, and Dean Lawless made 10 saves in net.
Girls Lacrosse = Oliver Ames, 4 @ Franklin, 20 – Final
– Franklin opened the season with a bang, with a quartet of sophomores leading the way offensively in a big win over OA. Sophomore Clara Blongastainer paced the Panthers with five goals and one assist while also controlling 12 draws, while sophomore Ruby Risgin added four goals. Sophomore Emma Bissinger chipped in two goals and one assist, and sophomore Tessah Rodrigues scored twice for her first varsity goals while freshman Olivia Best added her first varsity tally. Sophomore Codi Lai made three saves in net for Franklin. Junior Kayla Isleib and junior Kit Perron each scored twice for OA.
Boys Tennis = King Philip, 5 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Senior Brent Schneider won a second singles tiebreak to complete a straight-set sweep for King Philip in a 5-0 win over Franklin. Schneider earned a 6-2, 6-6 (8-6) victory, while classmate Luke Bailer cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles and junior Khal Tahan added a 6-3, 6-1 win at third singles. In doubles play, senior Jaydon Ajoy and junior Brendan Lawler picked up a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles, and senior Logan Riley and freshman Zach Bailer added a 6-3, 6-1 victory at second doubles.
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ King Philip, 0 – Final
– Franklin swept all five matches in straight sets to earn a win over King Philip. Isabelle Simino battled to a three-set victory at first singles, outlasting KP freshman Karlie DiFiore 2-6, 6-4, 10-7 in a great battle. Avalon Thomes added a 6-4, 6-2 win at second singles, and Anna Powers secured a 6-2, 6-2 victory from a third singles match that featured plenty of long rallies. In doubles play, Genevieve Camire and Alexa Buliung earned a 6-4, 6-2 win at first doubles for the Panthers, while Julianne Love and Lilly Depoto added a 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory at second doubles.
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