Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Part 2 - Jan 16, 2025 (video)

Jay Horrigan and Steve Dubzinski of the MIAA talk with 3 athletes of the month in this session, part 2 of 2

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s13wKj6v7oU

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Part 2 - Jan 16, 2025 (video)

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Part 1 Jan 16, 2025 (video)

Jay Horrigan and Steve Dubzinski of the MIAA talk with 3 athletes of the month in this session, part 1 of 2

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChSy5d3GY-I

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Part 1 Jan 16, 2025 (video)

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics will see Fall 2024 athletes tonight at 6:00 PM

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics (@TriRvths) posted on Sun, Aug 11, 2024:

"We will see everyone Monday night at 6:00 in the auditorium!"

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics will see Fall 2024 athletes tonight (8/12/24) at 6:00 PM

Shared from -> https://x.com/TriRvths/status/1822712682224497049

Franklin High School Athletic Department Recognizes Winter Team Achievements

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis are pleased to announce that Franklin High School’s athletic teams recently completed a successful 2023-24 winter athletics season.

“All of our winter athletes have shown grit and determination this season, putting countless hours of work into their sports every week,” Athletic Director Ellis said. “I am extremely proud of all of our teams, and wish to congratulate every athlete on a successful winter season. I’d also like to thank all the students and community members who have supported our student-athletes throughout the season.” 

FHS Winter Team Achievements 2023-24

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Nationals Divisional Winners and Grand Champions

Hockomock League Champions

MSAA Division 1 Regional Champions

MSAA Division 1 State Champions

Head Coach: Doni Akers

Boys Basketball

Record: 25-2

State Finalist Division 1 Boys Basketball MIAA State Tournament

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions

Hockomock League MVP: Sean O’Leary

Hockomock League All-Stars: Caden Sullivan, Bradley Herndon, Henry Digiorgio

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Andrew O'Neill

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Sean O’Leary 

Boston Globe Division 1 Coach of the Year: Coach CJ Neely

Head Coach: CJ Neely

Girls Basketball

Record 10-11

Hockomock League All-Stars: Sasah Tracey, Choloe Fales

The team qualified for the Division 1 MIAA State Tournament

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Olena Malymina

Head Coach: John Leighton

Wrestling

Record 13-15-1

The team placed third at the MIAA Division 1 West Sectionals

The team placed third at the Hockomock League Tournament

Two team members recognized as Division 1 West Sectional Champions: Riley Carlucci and Jack Rosenberger

Hockomock All-Stars: Riley Carlucci and Jack Sauer

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Wayland O'Connell

Head Coach: Carmine Colace 

Girls Indoor Track

Hockomock League Kelley-Rex Division Champions

Hockomock League Meet Champions

Hockomock League All Stars: Sarah Dumas, Gwen Holland, Sophia Cuneo, Ella Chandaria, Liz Hopkins, Lily DeForge

Hockomock League MVP: Sarah Dumas

Hockomock League Honorable Mention: Darby Nicholson, Olivia Costa

MSTCA Division 1 Relay Champions

New Balance All-American: Sarah Dumas

MIAA Divisional Champions: Sarah Dumas (Hurdles), Lily DeForge (Shot Put)

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Sarah Dumas 

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Lily Deforge 

MSTCA Indoor Track Coach of the Year: Coach Paul Trovato

Head Coach: Paul Trovato

Boys Indoor Track

Record 5-0

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions

Hockomock League All-Stars: Quinn Hardt and Jonathan Pink 

Hardt also came in fourth in the state pentathlon and qualified for the New Balance Nationals meet for the 55m hurdles

The 4x200m relay squad and shuttle hurdle relay also qualified for the Nationals meet in Boston

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Sephon Reed, Theo Yetman, Bryce Dragsbaek

Head Coach: Nick Bailey

Girls Swim

Record 5-0

Hockomock Meet Champions

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions

The team placed third at the MIAA Division 1 South Sectionals

Hockomock All-Stars: Harika Birali, Christine Tang, Emma Ferreria, Sydney Bourgeois, Ashley Desroches, Caroline Clifford, Keegan Wright

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Ava Pecora

Head Coach: Jessica Pridham

Boys Swim

Record 2-3

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Oliver McCarthy

Head Coach: Jessica Pridham

Gymnastics

Record 1-7

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Molly Chandler

Head Coach: Paula Lupien 

Girls Ice Hockey

Record 7-13-0

The team qualified for the MIAA Division 1 State Tournament

Hockomock League All-Stars: Julia Flynn, Nina Iannuzzi, Lindsey Dennett

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Hannah Averr

Head Coach: Mike Lubin

Boys Ice Hockey

Record 15-9

Hockomock League Kelly Rex Co-Champions

MIAA Division 1 State Tournament Elite 8 Round

Hockomock League MVP: Ben Paterson 

Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Ben Paterson 

Hockomock All-Stars/MetroWest All-Stars: Anthony Lampasona, Dylan McEvoy, Logan Marchand

Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Dan Dacey

Head Coach: Chris Spillane 

School Budget Subcmte get preview of potential fee increases for buses, activities & sports (audio)

The School Committee Budget Subcommittee met as scheduled on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The started late, left just before 7 PM and hence the full Committee meeting started a little late.

The agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_public_schools_budget_sub_committee_meeting.pdf

Download the PDF  handout of fee increases ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9L1xop0J7YXYmy9K0rcb0cuMehLj9gy/view?usp=drive_link

My notes captured during the meeting

• Chair David McNeill opens meeting at 6:09 PM, business meeting public invited with watch listen, to participate at discretion of the chair
• Recap of the 4/24 Joint Meeting by Supt Giguere. Coordinated with OCPF to get opinion on videos prepared, can host, can't send directly
• Once the TA FY 2025 budget was released, they could work toward how to cover the shortfall ($6.3m) if the override is not approved by the Town Council, or if approved but does not pass the community vote. Some fee increases, anticipating approx 30 FTE...
• Reduction of supplies within buildings across the board, stipends, mentor, etc. $4.7m reductions after the fee increases. 30 FTE is a significant reduction, negative impact to quality of education, class size, offerings, extra curricular activities, etc.
• The model was put forward, if any variation, that would require an adjustment somewhere else in the budget
• No decisions have been made on positions or roles specifically, they will continue to look at the numbers as the scenario develops/evolves (i.e. override yes and what the # might be)
• Potential use of retirement to help balance but that position is removed ... A loss to the district if the position is not filled
• Fee increases proposed were designed to self fund the program, not to generate additional revenue to be used overall (can't be done anyway). The natural area to look at is class size, then to the required programs looking at electives and AP classes, can't charge for an ...AP course, can only charge for the AP exam.
• Even with fee increases to meet the purpose, as astronomical as they appear, they don't help alleviate the other cuts. Largest expense for the district is staff, period. So reducing expenses means reducing staff
• Athletics first, total cost for each sport, then worked to get to a cost per student, divided into tier, largest cost tier 1
• All programs for athletics is about $1m; approx $400k from fees currently, $600k balance previously covered by budget ...
• Tier 1 fees approx $1k, tier 2 at about $600, tier 3 at about $350 Does include post season costs assuming teams were successful enough to gain that.
• Attrition could be seen at the JV and subJV levels affecting the varsity level at some point with talent feed/development
• Transportation currently at $600 could go to $1100/per to self funding this program. Even with an override, transportation fees may rise anyway to keep pace with cost
• 20% increase for ECDC anticipated, IEP students do not pay, building use rental increase of 5% projected tier level of support required
• Possible parking fee, $125/vehicle to manage overall parking process
• Model can be posted, didn't want to get ahead of the guidance of the subcmte
• Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0
  

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1185-fps-budget-subcmte-mtg-04-30-24

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

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

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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School Budget Subcmte get preview of potential fee increases for buses, activities & sports (audio)

FHS Strength & Conditioning Program recognizes their "Athletes of the Summer"

We heard during the recent School Committee meeting update on summer programs that the Strength & Conditioning sessions were popular with almost 400 students participating. 

The Instagram account for the program shared a 2 part "Athletes of the Summer" series of photos to recognize some of the student for taking part and doing well.

The first photo of each of the 2 part series is share here. You can click through to each art to view the remaining photos.

Part 1 ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0U_07OqY3/

Part 2 -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0VB0Wu3Gi/

"Athletes of the Summer" Part 1

"Athletes of the Summer" Part 2

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics: Cougar Community Night - June 12 from 6 to 7 PM

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics (@TriRvths) tweeted on Mon, Jun 05, 2023:

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics: Cougar Community Night - June 12 from 6 to 7 PM

Shared from -> https://t.co/tLrARrCJ1u

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics: Cougar Community Night - June 12 from 6 to 7 PM

Tri-County Welcomes 8 New Inductees to their Hall of Fame

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School restarts the Athletic Hall of Fame tradition this year with a strong group of eight new members. Inductees were nominated by the public and over fifty nominations were received.

A selection committee reviewed the nominees and selected the following eight new members: 

• Joseph Pedro’s commitment to the Tri-County community stretched over three decades. He was a teacher, a coach and an avid supporter of his athletes, students, and colleagues. (Science Teacher 1981 – 2015, Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach, Junior Varsity Softball Coach), 
• Howie King’s tenure at Tri-County included coaching at least one sport in every single year that he was at the school. Three decades of athletes and coaches were mentored by him. (Physical Education Teacher 1977 – 2013, Varsity Volleyball Coach, Freshmen and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Varsity Baseball Coach, Junior Varsity and Varsity Softball Coach),  
• William Blenkhorn Class of 1990 as an Auto Body Repair Major. Bill led by example in his dedication to his teams and his humility and sportsmanship.  He worked with his peers to resurrect the wrestling team and epitomized the characteristics of a captain. (Soccer 1988 – 1989, Wrestling 1989 – 1990, Baseball 1988, Outdoor Track and Field 1989 – 1990), 
• Jennifer (Estey) Lewis Class of 1997 in the Nursing Major. In track, Jen ran circles around her competitors, won a plethora of races, set numerous course records, earned several League All-Star and MVP awards, and she also led the Girls Basketball team in scoring several seasons. (Cross Country 1993 – 1996, Basketball 1994 – 1997, Outdoor Track and Field 1994 – 1997), 
• Matthew Udell Class of 2002 in the HVAC&R Career Major. Matthew shone brightest on the diamond, hitting one of the longest home runs in TC history and compiling a .396 career batting average.  He was a two-time Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP in baseball and was an All-Star numerous times.  (Soccer 1998 – 2001, Wrestling 1999 – 2002, Baseball 1999 – 2002), 
• Michael Cavanaugh Class of 2009 from Plumbing. Mike tallied 245 career goals and 137 assists, which are both school records that his former Coach doubts will ever be broken.  On the mat, his record is equally impressive, as he finished fifth in the sectionals as a junior and second as a senior. (Football 2006, Wrestling 2006 – 2009, Lacrosse 2006 – 2009) 
• Molly Marcotte Class of 2012 as a Plumbing Major. Molly was a league All-Star numerous times in both Softball and Volleyball.  She was a leader who energized her teammates and demonstrated a dedication to honing her skills every day both at practice and in competitions and encouraged others to do the same.  She made everyone around her better, and her teams excelled because of it. (Volleyball 2008 – 2011, Basketball 2009 – 2010, Softball 2009 – 2012) 
• Morgan Gould Class of 2016 from Medical Careers. Morgan’s physical gifts and intellectual prowess drove her to be the best athlete possible no matter the task, and no matter the opponent.  One of her coaches said “she was the most tenacious athlete that I ever coached; male or female.” (Volleyball 2012 – 2015, Basketball 2013 – 2016, Softball 2013, Boys Lacrosse 2014, Outdoor Track and Field 2015 – 2016). 

The new members will be inducted on April 12th at Tri-County RVHS at 147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA at 6:00 PM. 

The ceremony is open to the public and will include dinner. Tickets can be purchased on the Tri-County website for $25.

“We look forward to restarting the tradition and welcoming new inductees every two years. The Hall of Fame is an excellent way to recognize stellar athletes and the dedicated individuals who helped them succeed,” said Sara Martin, Director of Athletics at Tri-County.

Tri-County Welcomes 8 New Inductees to their Hall of Fame

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics - Winter 2022 - 2023 Newsletter

Check out Tri-County Athletics Winter Sports Newsletter!!!  https://t.co/ubGuv0WSFG

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics - Winter 2022 - 2023 Newsletter

Mike Lubin Named Franklin High School Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey Coach

Franklin High School has appointed Mr. Mike Lubin as the school’s new Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey Coach! Coach Lubin previously served as Assistant Coach for the Panthers.

He has been a part of the FHS Girls’ Ice Hockey program since 2018. Prior to joining the Franklin, Lubin was a member of the Auburn High School Ice Hockey coaching staff from 2008-2016.

“We are so excited to have Coach Lubin step into the head coach role for our Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey program here at Franklin High School!” said Karrah Ellis, Franklin’s Director of Athletics. “Coach Lubin has an extensive hockey coaching background and we are looking forward to the upcoming season,'' said Ellis.

For more information please contact Karrah Ellis at ellisk@franklinps.net

About the Franklin Public School District:

The Franklin Public School District strives to nurture a safe, supportive, inclusive and collaborative learning environment in each of our 10 schools. We believe in providing an engaging and rigorous curriculum with exemplary instructional practices that will support and challenge students to reach their full potential through personalized learning opportunities. Our goal is to develop the necessary social-emotional, academic, and career skills for each Franklin student, so that they will be a productive citizen in an ever-changing world.

 

FHS Panthers

Did you know that Tri-County Athletics has a newsletter to subscribe to?

IN THIS EDITION:

• Fall Registration Checklist
• "Meet the Coaches Night"
• Schedules
  
• Fall Sports Pictures
  
• Certified Athletic Trainer's Reminders
  
• Tri-County Athletics Boosters
• Fall Sports Directory

You can sign up to receive updates as frequently as they are posted    https://www.smore.com/15dru-tri-county-athletics

Did you know that Tri-County Athletics has a newsletter to subscribe to?

FHS Athletic Director Tom Angelo & All about FHS sports - 12/09/21 (audio)

FM #677 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 677 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin High School Athletic Director Tom Angelo. We had our conversation in person at FHS. The office was mostly quiet although you’ll catch the bell to change classes during our session.

We talk about: 

• How Tom got to FHS in 2016

• Program insights including the development of the Unified teams

• Credit goes to the coaches, the student athletes, and the community

• Shout outs to HockomockSports.com and Franklin TV for coverage of the sports

• Special shout outs to Trainer Jen (Jen Edmunds) and Athletics Secretary Susan Jacobson

• Retirement at end of school year and how Tom will keep busy 

Links to the key references are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 47 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Tom Angelo

** Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-677-fhs-athletic-director-tom-angelo-all-about-fhs-sports-12-09-21

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FHS Athletics link ->   https://www.franklinps.net/franklin-high-school/athletics-department 

 

FHS Athletics Twitter account ->  https://twitter.com/FHSSports 

FHS sports twitter listing -> https://twitter.com/i/lists/823290154886512641 

 

HockomockSports.com web page -> https://hockomocksports.com/ 

Franklin TV - event streaming ->  https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod/?nav=live%2Fch2 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

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?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

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

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

FHS Athletic Director Tom Angelo & All about FHS sports

Franklin Athletics : Winter Sports Reminder from Hockomock League

"Hockomock League - Winter reminders for athletes and spectators. Please read. Thank you!"

Link to Hockomock League page with statement -> https://t.co/saDw79kV0L   or

https://hockomockleague.blogspot.com/2021/12/winter-sport-reminders-from-hockomock.html

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1468998768964124676

Winter Sports Reminder from Hockomock League

Memo to FHS Community: Upcoming FHS State Tournament Varsity Athletic Contests

Dear Franklin Families,

We are writing to inform you of concerns due to recent fan behaviors during our varsity games. In recent weeks, there have been several instances of students exhibiting unruly, inappropriate, disrespectful, unsafe, and unsportsmanlike behavior during games. This includes behavior among middle and elementary students. This behavior is unacceptable. Disrespectful fans will be asked to leave the event. Fans are also not allowed to exit and re-enter the event.

We have noticed that many younger students are attending games unaccompanied by an adult. Dropping children off at games unattended poses significant safety concerns.

Effective immediately, all non-Franklin High School students, including Franklin middle school and elementary school students, must be accompanied and supervised by an adult throughout the duration of all varsity games. Unaccompanied children will need to be picked up by their parents / guardian.

At Franklin High, we pride ourselves on demonstrating sportsmanship and integrity on the field/court, and it is expected that our fans exhibit the same behavior off the field/court (see FHS Spectator Code of Conduct).

Fan cheering and team support are welcomed parts of sporting events and can directly impact our athletes. Appropriate cheering, done in good taste, can contribute to a positive game environment. Inappropriate cheering, or excessive jeering, has an adverse effect on the players, the game, other fans, and does not represent our school or community values. We have all been enjoying cheering on our outstanding teams this season and wish for their continued success.

We ask that parents/guardians talk to their children about their behavior during sporting events, and we are hopeful that this issue will subside with this new rule in place. We appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you,

Joshua Hanna, 

Principal Franklin High School 

Sara Ahern, 

Superintendent of Schools

Important: 
Purchase your tickets to the Franklin MIAA tournament games using the GOFAN app below.

• Ticket Purchasing Process -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkZqTY5d6Bg
• GOFAN Ticket Website -> https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576

Memo to FHS Community: Upcoming FHS State Tournament Varsity Athletic Contests

PDF Copy of this memo can be found online ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/news/upcoming_fhs_state_tournament_varsity_athletic_contests.pdf

MIAA statement on indoor mask wearing mandate

MIAA (@MIAA033) tweeted on Thu, Aug 26, 2021:

Read #MIAA statement from Executive Director Bob Baldwin regarding the recent indoor mask wearing mandate by @MASchoolsK12  

#OneTeamOneMIAA   

#maskupMIAA

😷 https://t.co/lB5Wr5onmp

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MIAA033/status/1430876874213924866?s=03

MIAA statement on indoor mask wearing mandate

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Head's Up: MIAA has changed their high school scheduling system

Thanks to Medway Athletics (@MedwayAthletics) for tweeting earlier this week:

"Looking for Fall Schedules

The @MIAA033  has changed its scheduling system and the MIAA App is no longer being used.

Please visit the ArbiterLive link below (a work in progress)…
https://arbiterlive.com/   or directly for Franklin High School go to  https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=7918

More updates including iPhone/Android App coming soon. Please be patient."

Found via Twitter: https://twitter.com/MedwayAthletics/status/1422624455109533704?s=03   Note: I swapped out the Medway High link for the FHS link.

While we are on the MIAA webpage, what are the schedules for each of the seasons (as it stands now) for the 2021-2022 school year?   http://miaa.net/gen/miaa_generated_bin/documents/basic_module/MIAASportLimitations.pdf

Head's Up: MIAA has changed their high school scheduling system

Pantherbook: "FHS Athletes' Perspectives on Fall II "

Take a look at FHS Athletes' Perspectives on Fall II 

@FranklinHS @FHSSports
https://t.co/crucFqJunJ

Direct link to Pantherbook

https://franklinpanthers.us/sports/2021/03/04/athletes-perspectives-on-fall-ii/#

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSPantherbook/status/1367625056428437505

The football field is partially covered in a snowbank and the track is slightly wet from the weather.