Highlights of the 2025 season of Franklin Panthers Youth Cheer

Highlights of the 2025 season of Franklin Panthers Youth Cheer. The program has demonstrated significant competitive growth and community impact this year. The season included podium finishes at every major event, two nationally tracked teams advancing to the EMASS State Championships, and a milestone 2nd-place finish at States for 12U, earning them a trip to Regionals in Connecticut.   

The story Franklin Panthers Youth Cheer captures not only athletic success, but also community strength, youth development, and Franklin’s growing presence within Eastern Massachusetts cheer. With more families joining youth sports each year, and with cheerleading rapidly expanding competitively, this feels like the perfect moment to highlight what these young athletes have accomplished.

Bay State Invitational

• 8U – 3rd Place (Hit Zero)
• 10U – 1st Place + GRAND CHAMPIONS (Hit Zero)
• 12U – 1st Place (Hit Zero)

EMASS Locals

• 8U Small – Level 1: 2nd Place & Hit Zero
• 10U Large – Level 2: 1st Place & Hit Zero
• 12U Small – Level 1: 3rd Place & Hit Zero

one of many pix of the Youth Cheer teams

Find additional photos on Facebook->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CewSWoayc/

Massachusetts State Cheer & Dance competition  

10U Level 2

Although the 10U team did not secure the placement needed to move on to Regionals, their performance showed remarkable growth. This season, they tackled more difficult stunt sequences, improved tumbling execution, and built impressive synchronization as a team.

12U Level 1

The 12U athletes delivered one of their strongest routines of the season, showcasing tight motions, increased stunt difficulty, and confident performance energy. Their efforts paid off as they secured 2nd place in the State, earning them a trip to Regionals in Connecticut.

Regionals

Although they did not advance to Nationals in Florida, their presence at Regionals signaled a new level of competitiveness for Franklin—an achievement that few programs reach and one that serves as a strong foundation for the future. At Regionals, the 12U Panthers represented Franklin with pride, strength, and poise. Their routine highlighted the progress they had made from August through November—strong stunts, clean timing, and undeniable confidence.

Submitted by Rachael Lane  | FPYFC Cheer Coordinator

Franklin Panthers Youth Football G8 team wins Super Bowl on Saturday, Nov 15

An update to the three teams from Franklin Panthers Youth Football that had all earned their way to their respective Super Bowl games this past weekend, one came back with a win.

The G5 and G6 teams unfortunately lost their games but the G8 team prevailed by beating Attleboro 16-6 to gain the trophy.

Franklin Panthers Youth Football G8 team poses
with the Super Bowl trophy (courtesy photo)

In case you missed the 3 part series providing info on the G5, G6 and G8 team success this season:

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/the-g5-football-teams-journey-to-emass.html

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/the-g6-football-teams-journey-to-emass.html 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/the-g8-football-teams-journey-to-emass.html 

The G8 Football Team’s Journey to the EMASS Super Bowl (Part 3 of 3)

We have a special 3 part series to highlight the 3 teams for Franklin Panthers Youth Football who are playing in their respective Super Bowl games this weekend.  

Franklin Panthers Youth Football: The G8 Football Team

Part 3 of 3: the G8 Team

"We are incredibly proud to see our team reach the 8th grade Super Bowl this season. The core of this team has been together for many years, and this is their best season in their history.   

We have an incredibly strong roster, with depth at every position. We have two very talented quarterbacks, a deep stable of dangerous running backs, and a powerful offensive line that makes the entire offense click.  

It is said that defense wins championships, and ours has been one of the best defenses in the entire league, allowing only three touchdowns all season enroute to a 7–1 regular season record.  

But beyond football, our ambition is to develop good football players, but even better young men and women.  This is an incredibly high character group of athletes, and they live up to our team motto of “Iron Sharpens Iron”… A proverb that teaches us that we make each other better every day. 

We also rally behind the mantra of Everything is Earned, meaning nothing is given to us in life, but we must work and earn it.  It has been an honor to coach these outstanding athletes in their final year of youth football."

Ted Riedel

Head Coach

G8 Football Team picture collage

Flickr photo album combines submitted photos and FM team pictures

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAKTM

Franklin Matters team photos captured at Thursday's practice session https://photos.app.goo.gl/UQDapuXVA44gU2xd6

For more about the Franklin Panthers Youth Football organization ->

https://www.franklinpanthersyfb.com/franklinpanthersyfb/

The G6 Football Team’s Journey to the EMASS D1 Super Bowl (Part 2 of 3)

We have a special 3 part series to highlight the 3 teams for Franklin Panthers Youth Football who are playing in their respective Super Bowl games this weekend.  

Franklin Youth Football:G6 Football Team

Part 2 of 3: the G6 Team

"Our season began all the way back on July 28th, and this group of kids has worked incredibly hard to get to this point. They’ve learned what it truly means to be a team — to play unselfish football, to care for one another, and to never give up no matter the challenge.

This season has been full of adversity both on and off the field. Competing in Division 1 means we’re often up against bigger, faster, and stronger opponents. We may not have won every individual battle, but when we don't every single boy has gotten back up, fought harder the next play, and supported his teammates every step of the way. 

Off the field, the team has shown remarkable resilience and unity through some difficult personal losses including the passing of a teammate’s mother and a classmate who courageously battled cancer. To honor his memory and raise awareness for pediatric cancer, our players proudly wear yellow socks every game.

Many of these boys have been playing together since 2nd grade, and now as 6th graders, they’ve continued to improve every single season. Last year, we earned a spot in the Division 1 playoffs, which elevated us into the top division this year. In the past, we struggled against the tougher programs, but this year marked a turning point — the boys broke through and beat several teams for the first time ever, earning the #1 seed heading into the playoffs.

This Sunday, November 16, 2025 we’ll face North Attleboro in the Division 1 Super Bowl at 12:30 PM at Dedham High School. Admission is $10 (cash or Venmo), and kids 11 and under, as well as seniors and veterans, are free.

Here is a link to a few photos that capture the team’s spirit and journey this season — please feel free to use any of them for your story.

Thank you again for shining a light on these young athletes and the incredible heart they’ve shown this season. It’s been an honor to coach them and to watch them grow not just as players, but as teammates and friends.

Warm regards,
Jeff Davidson
Head Coach – G6 Franklin

Flickr photo album combines submitted photos and FM team pictures

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAKTM

Franklin Matters team photos captured at Thursday's practice session https://photos.app.goo.gl/UQDapuXVA44gU2xd6

For more about the Franklin Panthers Youth Football organization ->

https://www.franklinpanthersyfb.com/franklinpanthersyfb/

The G5 Football Team’s Journey to the EMASS Super Bowl (Part 1 of 3)

We have a special 3 part series to highlight the 3 teams for Franklin Panthers Youth Football who are playing in their respective Super Bowl games this weekend.  

Franklin Panthers Youth Football: The G5 Football Team

Part 1 of 3: the G5 Team

Head Coach Jason Aiello: Played Franklin football as a child to then coach his oldest in his youth career in Franklin football to come back the last three football seasons to coach this team.

Assistant Coaches: Bill Best, Matthew Rich, Dan Kenneally, Ryan Camire 

Players: 26 total…12 being new to the program and team this year 

Season Stats:

*4-4 record for the regular season

*2-0 record for the playoffs

*Super Bowl bound on Saturday, 11/15/25 at 12:00pm versus Brockton

Started season at 1-3 as it took time to develop field chemistry with the new players and the seasoned players. Finished second half of the season at 3-1 and rolled onto the playoffs with a knock out record to bring us to the Super Bowl.

Regular Season Stats:

*Offensive Stats:

Passing: 1,095 yards and 14 touchdowns

Rushing: 1,061 yards and 15 touchdowns

*Defensive Stats:

325 tackles

12 QB sacks

5 interceptions

7 fumble recoveries

1 defensive touchdown

Offensive average points per game: 19

Defensive average points allowed per game: 11.6

Thank you so much, 

Jason Aiello

Flickr photo album combines submitted photos and FM team pictures

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAKTM

Franklin Matters team photos captured at Thursday's practice session https://photos.app.goo.gl/UQDapuXVA44gU2xd6

For more about the Franklin Panthers Youth Football organization ->

https://www.franklinpanthersyfb.com/franklinpanthersyfb/

Media parent sought for Franklin Youth Football

Media parent sought for Franklin Youth Football

Media Parent Opportunity

We are looking for a Media Parent from each team this season!

This volunteer role allows one parent/guardian to access the field (in designated areas) to capture photos and videos of games. You’ll need to bring your own camera/equipment.

All recorded footage will be uploaded to the Franklin Panther Youth Football & Cheer media depository for future program use on our social platforms.

As the Media Parent, your role is to help capture wonderful moments of all the players on your team so we can preserve these memories for the kids, families, and program. The role may be shared among a few selected volunteers, but one person will be assigned per game.

If you are interested in volunteering, please submit a formal request to your Head Coach, who will then forward names to the Board for consideration.

Thank you for supporting the Panthers and helping us capture great memories for our players and families!

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Franklin Youth Football: Paperwork Day is June 21

We are looking forward to our Fall 2025 season! Here is what you will need to know.

Location:
New England Chapel, 300 E Central St, Franklin

Dates/Times:
Saturday, June 21, 2025

Athlete’s Registration Grade Time Slots

Football Grade 8
8:30am - 9:30am

Football Grade 7 Blue and White
9:30am -11am

Football Grade 6
11am - 12pm

Football Grade 5
12pm - 1pm

Football Grade 4
1pm - 2pm

Football Grade 2/3
2pm - 3pm

Cheer 14u
8:30am - 10am

Cheer 10u
10am - 12pm

Cheer 8u
12-2pm

There is a detailed email on what to bring sent on May 22nd. You can also find the email in TeamLinkt app - instructions how to get there is included with the attached pictures.

All the answers to your questions are in the email. If you need it sent again, please let us know via DM.

Thank you and see you soon!

The Youth Football website registration link -> https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/find/franklinpanthersyfb

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-bprkReLu/

Registration for the 2025 Panther Football Academy Camp is Open

Good Evening Panther Nation,

I hope everyone is enjoying their off season. 

2025 Panther Football Academy Camp

Registration for our 2025 season will be opening very soon, but before that we have a fantastic opportunity for our players to be coached by our very own head coach Todd Kiley and his FHS Panther Football Staff and Players. 

Please see below for a link to the 2025 Panther Football Academy Camp that is being offered this coming July at FHS. 

Please note that you will register directly through the link that is on the flyer. 

Spots are very limited so please do not hesitate signing up as the intention is to keep camp numbers low so that the athletes are coached at a low ratio of athletes to coaches. 

Please reach out with any questions. We hope to see everyone at camp in July.

Go Panthers!!

Registration for Camp -> 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfy0ADLR14u77yJgxntvEosO4IPF0axXwl_Ny85FuJ7wXH-6Q/viewform

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DFbkQ5YxHLO/

Town Council recognizes Youth football teams, keeps Ben & adds logo, hears of forthcoming survey & more (audio)

FM #1345  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1345 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024.  8 of the 9 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 absent (Jones). Special vote to appoint Frongillo as temporary clerk for the meeting to be authorized to sign the documents (approved 8-0-1). 

An overflow audience filled the Chambers to start and then filtered away as their recognition section was completed.

Quick recap:

PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS  a. Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/G8RxjgueNHCd5UcH8 

b. Peter Brunelli

c. Steve Carlucci -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/GAaiWxXj6nxTAQTR6 

5. APPOINTMENTS a. Agricultural Commission - Benjamin Rousseau

Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

Annual License Renewals = Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. National Citizen Survey (aka Citizen Satisfaction Survey) - Kate Hinckley, Director of GIS  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._-_discussion_-_national_citizen_survey.pdf 

b. Biennial Town Council - Town Administrator Midterm Goals Review - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator  motion tabled from a resolution vote perspective as some of the goals will be noted as unable to complete due to funding/resource constraints.

c. Town Seal and Logo Presentation - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator

after some contentious discussion, the vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)

d. The Distribution of Town Initiated Ballot Question Materials - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator; Mark Cerel, Town Attorney; and Nancy Danello, Town Clerk   

No real good way to accomplish this

Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies

approved after discussion around implication for directing school budget policy

Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4  Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02) , Fire Dept. ($1,515)  Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

Let’s listen to the meeting recording which runs 2 hours & 45 miuntes.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1345-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-12-18-24/

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Franklin TV video of the meeting available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/5h-UYum-TtQ?&t=132 

The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf 

My set of notes collected in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yn6Ems4Gc0TfI9L-9vE_Ll40oVGHPfFU/view?usp=drive_link 

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

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For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)

Town Council recognizes Youth football teams, keeps Ben & adds logo, hears of forthcoming survey & more (video)

The Franklin, MA Town Council met on Wednesday Dec 18, 2024 as scheduled. 8 of the 9 members participated in Council Chambers,, 1 absent (Jones). Special vote to appoint Frongillo as temporary clerk for the meeting to be authorized to sign the documents (approved 8-0-1). 

An overflow audience filled the Chambers to start and then filtered away as their recognition section was completed.

Franklin TV video of the meeting available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/5h-UYum-TtQ?&t=132

The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf

Quick recap:

PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/G8RxjgueNHCd5UcH8

Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams

b. Peter Brunelli ->

Peter Brunelli recognition

c. Steve Carlucci https://photos.app.goo.gl/GAaiWxXj6nxTAQTR6

Steve Carlucci family & coworkers photo

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Agricultural Commission - Benjamin Rousseau

Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

Annual License Renewals = Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. National Citizen Survey (aka Citizen Satisfaction Survey) - Kate Hinckley, Director of GIS   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._-_discussion_-_national_citizen_survey.pdf

b. Biennial Town Council - Town Administrator Midterm Goals Review - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator motion tabled from a resolution vote perspective as some of the goals will be noted as unable to complete due to funding/resource constraints.

c. Town Seal and Logo Presentation - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator

after some contentious discussion, the vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)

vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)

d. The Distribution of Town Initiated Ballot Question Materials - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator; Mark Cerel, Town Attorney; and Nancy Danello, Town Clerk   

No real good way to accomplish this

Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies

approved after discussion around implication for directing school budget policy

Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02) , Fire Dept. ($1,515) Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

Volunteers sought for the Youth football and Cheerleading board

Have you been wondering about ways to get involved in our ever-growing program? You should consider joining our Board!!

We are opening all of our Manager and Assistant Manager positions:

 • Registration Manager

 • Equipment Manager (and Assistant Manager)

 • Concessions Manager

 • Facilities/Scheduling Manager

 • Fundraising Manager (and Assistant Manager)

 • Public relations/Social Media Manager

 • Pro-Shop Manager (and Assistant Managers for both Football and Cheer)

If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please email president@franklinpanthersyfb.com and vice-president@franklinpanthersyfb.com, no later than January 1st. 

Be sure to include your name, the position you're interested in, and any additional information you'd like to include. 

We'll be looking to fill these roles at our January 10th meeting. 

We look forward to hearing from you!!

Volunteers sought for the Youth football and Cheerleading board

"The Franklin Panthers is a non-profit organization that offers children, ages 7-14 years, the opportunity to participate in football and cheerleading. All board members, coaches, and assistants are volunteers and are here to ensure that every child participates in a safe and enjoyable, yet disciplined environment. We as parents, board members, and coaches feel it is essential to emphasize fun, teamwork, sportsmanship, camaraderie, and physical fitness throughout all phases of our program. Our hope is that each child will take with them the positive lessons, values, and memories experienced during their years with the Chargers organization. Franklin Panthers is part of the American Youth Football and Cheer organization."

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinCharger/status/1735759132270174602

and https://www.facebook.com/franklinpanthersyfb/posts/pfbid0mfxKB6P1AB4tAuo7kQRhBtfGEmZaNM15VxCUUdxAQ1vJuyYaVseFdsZpXLqgmMHEl