2023-2024 Hockomock Boys Basketball Preview - Franklin High School

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the boys basketball outlook for the Hockomock League featuring Franklin High School on Monday, Dec 11, 2023. 

FRANKLIN

2022-2023 Record: 19-2 (Kelley-Rex division champions)

2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 16

Coach: CJ Neely

Coming off a season in which the Panthers only lost one league game and two games total, expectations remain high for Franklin — and for good reason.

Reigning Hockomock League MVP Sean O’Leary highlights a strong cast of returners for veteran head coach CJ Neely. While there are a lot of familiar faces back in the fold, the Panthers will have to replace the production of a small senior class that featured three regulars in Franklin’s lineup from last year. O’Leary, who also earned HockomockSports.com Player of the Year honors, averaged 20.3 points and 8 rebounds per game a year ago. He will be complemented by returners Andrew O’Neill (6.5 ppg), Bradley Herndon, and Hansy Jacques.

The biggest boost for Franklin is the return of senior guard Henry Digiorgio. As a sophomore, Digrorgio averaged over 16 points per game and was named HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year. After a year off, Digiorgio could provide a massive scoring boost that the Panthers need after losing almost 25 points per game from graduated seniors Geino Scaringello, Justin Allen, and Ben Harvey. Junior Caden Sullivan, who had an injury to start last season, could be poised for a breakout year. Once again, a balanced offense will make Franklin a very hard team to guard, while the Panthers will likely be among the top defensive teams in the Hock.

“The preseason has been very competitive at practice,” Neely said. “With a lot of returning players, we were able to hit the ground running during the tryout sessions. This is a tight group of guys led by a strong senior class and some experienced underclassmen looking to make their mark. We will have consistent battles each day as guys try to earn minutes throughout the year. I have been most impressed with how committed and focused the players have been each day. It will be fun to watch them grow and compete all year.”

For other boys basketball previews for the Hockomock League (subscription required)  https://hockomocksports.com/2023-2024-hockomock-boys-basketball-preview/

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Contestants and Parents Join Us at This Year’s KoC Free Throw Contest - Jan 13, 2024

Contestants and Parents Join Us at This Year’s Free Throw Contest

Great fun for contestants and fans. 

Winners will be declared after shooting sessions and invited to participate at the District Competitions!

Do you have what it takes?

Join us for this fun and rewarding event!!!

Date: Saturday January 13, 2024 - 9-11 AM 
Location: Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin 
Ages: Boys and Girls (9-14) Accompanied by A Parent - Register -> https://kofc1847.org/basketball-free-throw-contest

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Contestants and Parents Join Us at This Year’s KoC Free Throw Contest - Jan 13, 2024

Reminder: 1NickStong18 schedules 3x3 basketball tournament

Join us at our first Nick Strong Foundation fundraising event. This will be an annual basketball tournament in memory of Nick Gaspar. All proceeds will go to The Nick Strong Foundation, a 501(c)3, which donates to pediatric brain tumor research and assists pediatric cancer patients and their families.  This event will be run by high school basketball coaches & players.

• Friday November 10, 2023 
• Franklin High School Gymnasium and Horace Mann Middle School
• Time and location TBD. Will update 1 week prior event. Join newsletter to stay updated!
• 2nd to 4th grade girls and boys: 1 hour clinic 
• 5th to 8th grade boys and girls

Registration:  $50.00 (t-shirt included) 

• First come first serve. No spots will be saved without registering. 
• 4 players per team, 3 games guaranteed for 5th -8th graders 
• For Grades 5th – 8th : Your son or daughter may register with one other player of the same gender and grade. We will try our best to accommodate your request. Our goal is to balance teams as best as we can to benefit all and make this a fun event.  
• Note: Players who register together cannot both be on the Metro A roster from last year. 

Register online -> https://t.co/B39jC2rP8S 

Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

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Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

Join us at our first Nick Strong Foundation fundraising event. This will be an annual basketball tournament in memory of Nick Gaspar. All proceeds will go to The Nick Strong Foundation, a 501(c)3, which donates to pediatric brain tumor research and assists pediatric cancer patients and their families.  This event will be run by high school basketball coaches & players.

• Friday November 10, 2023 
• Franklin High School Gymnasium and Horace Mann Middle School
• Time and location TBD. Will update 1 week prior event. Join newsletter to stay updated!
• 2nd to 4th grade girls and boys: 1 hour clinic 
• 5th to 8th grade boys and girls

Registration:  $50.00 (t-shirt included) 

• First come first serve. No spots will be saved without registering. 
• 4 players per team, 3 games guaranteed for 5th -8th graders 
• For Grades 5th – 8th : Your son or daughter may register with one other player of the same gender and grade. We will try our best to accommodate your request. Our goal is to balance teams as best as we can to benefit all and make this a fun event.  
• Note: Players who register together cannot both be on the Metro A roster from last year. 

Register online -> https://t.co/B39jC2rP8S 

Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

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FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023

FHS Girls Basketball Boosters (@fhsgbbboosters) tweeted at 1:48 PM on Fri, Jul 07, 2023:

We are pleased to announce that the FHS Basketball Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept 25, 2023!  

Please come out and support your defending Boys & Girls Hockomock champions!  

If you are unable to attend, there are many sponsorship opportunities available as well!

Register https://t.co/yAHtFifGbb

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FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023

FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023 - details

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FHS' O'Leary, Allen & Harvey selected for 2023 HockomockSports.Com Boys Basketball Awards

The selections for the 2023 HockomockSports.Com Boys Basketball Awards were announced. The Franklin High School representatives are listed here. Link to the full listing is found below.

Boys Basketball Player of the Year  & HOCKOMOCKSPORTS FIRST TEAM

Franklin junior Sean O’Leary has been named the HockomockSports.com Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2022-2023 season. O’Leary was the top all-around player in the league and led the Panthers to their first Kelley-Rex division title since 2016. He was also voted as the Hockomock League MVP by the coaches.

“Sean really did it all for the Franklin this season,” said HockomockSports.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Lanigan. “He is such a talented all-around player and his fingerprints were all over the Panthers’ success this season, which included winning the Kelley-Rex division title. He can score in a variety of ways, including shooting the three, but his old-school like post game really separated him from others in the league. He is the first junior to be selected for this award in the 11 years of its existence.”

Sean O’Leary has been named the HockomockSports.com Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2022-2023 season

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS THIRD TEAM = Justin Allen – Franklin – Guard

Justin Allen

Franklin senior Justin Allen had a terrific season for the Panthers, helping the program win the Kelley-Rex division title — the program’s first since 2016. After getting some valuable experience during his junior year, Allen became a true leader both on and off the court as a senior and emerged as one of the most lethal shooters in the league, as seen by his eight three-pointers in a win over Weymouth. Allen was second on the team in scoring at 11.8 points per game on a very impressive 44.5% three-point shooting percentage. He added 5.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game. “Over his career, Justin may be the most improved player from freshman to senior year that I have ever coached,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely. “He is such a hard worker and amazing leader who made big shots all year and I am really proud of him.”  

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM = Ben Harvey, Franklin

Ben Harvey

Franklin senior Ben Harvey was once again one of the top defenders in the Hockomock League during the 2022-2023 season. He’s the first All-Defensive team repeat selection since the 2018 season after earning a spot on this team as a junior. His commitment to the defensive end is contagious and helped make the Kelley-Rex division Panthers one of the top defensive teams once again this year. He averaged 6.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. “It is always great to go into a game and know that you can put Ben on the opposing team’s best player and they will have an off night,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely. “He competes at such a high level every time he takes the court.”  

For the full listing of boys basketball awards ->

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2022-2023/

FHS' Peterson, Fales, Leo recognized with 2023 HockomockSports.Com Girls Basketball Awards

The selections for the 2023 HockomockSports.Com Girls Basketball Awards were announced. The Franklin High School representatives are listed here. Link to the full listing is found below.

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS FIRST TEAM - Katie Peterson – Franklin – Forward

Katie Peterson

Franklin senior forward Katie Peterson was one of the league’s top all-around players this season, helping the Panthers earn a fifth straight Kelley-Rex division title and nearly upset No. 2 seed Bishop Feehan in the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen. The UMass lacrosse commit led the team in scoring with 357 points, which was good for 15.5 per night. She also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out two assists per night, while shooting 55% from two-point range. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Katie was a wonderful leader for our team and led us in nearly every statistical category. Her athleticism and compete level was the key to her success on the court. She will be dearly missed next season.”  

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS THIRD TEAM & HOCKOMOCKSPORTS ALL UNDERCLASSMEN TEAM - Chloe Fales – Franklin – Guard

Chloe Fales

Franklin sophomore guard Chloe Fales had a breakout first season on varsity for the Panthers, helping them secure a fifth straight league title and a return to the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen. Fales was able to stretch the floor with her shooting and came up with important baskets in some of Franklin’s biggest games. She finished with just under 10 points per game and grabbed more than five rebounds and had nearly two steals per night, making an impact on both ends of the floor. She was selected as a Hockomock League all-star by the coaches. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Chloe was a key to our success with her timely shooting and great defense. I am very excited to watch her develop her game over the next few seasons.”  

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS ALL DEFENSIVE TEAM - Bridget Leo – Franklin

Bridget Leo

Leo, a senior guard, was the latest in a line of tough Franklin defenders. The point guard dished out 79 assists, with a plus-26 turnover margin, and helped lock down opposing guards with 42 steals and 47 deflections as the Panthers won the Kelley-Rex division for the fifth year running. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Bridget was a natural leader for us and her focus on defense set the tone for the team. She is a wonderful mix of being an unselfish player while also being fiercely competitive.”  

For the full listing of girls basketball awards ->

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-basketball/2022-2023/

FHS' Peterson & Fales named as All Stars for 2023 Hockomock League Girls Basketball

Below are the official 2023 Hockomock League Girls Basketball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Camryn Collins, Foxboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Katie Peterson, Franklin

Chloe Fales, Franklin

For the complete listing

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

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FHS' O'Leary named MVP; Allen & Harvey as all stars for 2023 Hockomock League Boys Basketball

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

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Sean O’Leary, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Justin Allen, Franklin

Ben Harvey, Franklin

Sean O’Leary, Franklin

For the complete listing

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

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Winning Ways with the MIAA: Jim Quatromoni (video)

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Jim Quatromoni is the basketball tournament director. @MIAA033   https://t.co/kuKGyNlB9d via @YouTube 

Shared from Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/Franklinmatv/status/1637458553899286530

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Basketball State Finals - Episode 3 (video)

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Basketball State Finals - Episode 3 

https://t.co/3FOwoh9MKa via @YouTube 

Two interviews with the Springfield International Coaches and players. @MIAA033

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Basketball State Finals - Episode 2 (video)

A video series produced by Franklin TV with MIAA

Video link -> https://youtu.be/dZcJPXvZsCs

Winning Ways: Basketball State Finals - Episode 1 (video)

A video series produced by Franklin TV with MIAA

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/jHmzOw01u-M

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FHS boys basketball end playoff run with loss to Brockton on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Milford Daily News, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, March 7, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Basketball = Division 1 = #3 Franklin, 47 vs. #14 Brockton, 56 – Final

"Ben Harvey wanted one last shot. 

Following Franklin’s 56-47 loss to Brockton in the MIAA Division 1 Round of 16 on Tuesday, the Franklin High basketball senior captain — still in full uniform nearly a half hour after the final whistle — took a basketball out onto the mostly-empty Panthers court and attempted a free throw.  

“Everyone knows the golden rule (that) you can’t end on a miss and I missed that (3-pointer) with eight seconds left so (I) had to end on a make,” Harvey said. “Free throws (have) been my most improved part of my game all year. So had to end it on a free throw.”

Continue reading the Milford Daily News article online -> (subscription maybe required)  https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/03/07/franklin-brockton-boys-basketball-miaa-playoffs/69976658007/

Daily News & Wicked Local photo by Dan  Holmes

FHS girls basketball end run in playoffs vs. Bishop Feehan on Monday

Girls Basketball = Division 1 = #2 Bishop Feehan, 69 vs. #15 Franklin, 61 – Final 

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com  provides the game recap -

"On the road against the No. 2 seed, Franklin (18-5) went into Monday night’s Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen game wanting to prove that it can compete with one of the state’s best. To accomplish that goal, the Panthers were going to need to play some of their best basketball of the season.

In front of a packed, raucous gym, they did just that.

Franklin stormed out of the gates, building a nine-point lead at the end of the first quarter. Bishop Feehan rallied to cut the lead to just one by halftime and grabbed a lead heading to the fourth quarter, but the Shamrocks weren’t able to put the game away until the final minute, going 13-of-18 at the line in the fourth to pull out a 69-61 victory.

“I have nothing but pride,” said Franklin coach John Leighton. “I’m so happy with the way they played. I know the final score is what it is, but we went out and played our best basketball and that’s all you can ask them to do.”

Continue reading the recap online ->>  https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-basketball-puts-scare-into-feehan-before-bowing-out/

– For a Photo Gallery from this game

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Winter-2022-2023/Franklin-Bishop-Feehan-Girls-Basketball-03-06-23

Boston Globe coverage of the game -> (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/06/sports/second-seeded-bishop-feehan-girls-basketball-starts-spreading-ball-after-slow-start-solves-no-15-franklin/

Franklin’s Katie Peterson (12) and Chloe Fales (5) scramble to cause a tie up in the first half of the D1 Sweet Sixteen game at Bishop Feehan. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS girls and boys basketball teams win to advance in playoffs on Thursday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, March 2, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

• Boys Basketball = Division 1 = #3 Franklin, 62 vs. #30 Weymouth, 49 – Final

Ryan Lanigan,  the founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the game recap:

"As Franklin prepared all week to go against Weymouth’s aggressive zone defense, the Panthers knew they’d have some looks from outside. 

Senior Justin Allen certainly took advantage of that opportunity.

Allen was nearly flawless as poured in a career-high 25 points on 8-for-9 shooting from three-point land, leading the third-seeded Panthers to a hard-fought 61-49 win over #30 Weymouth in a Division 1 Round of 32 game.

“I just hit the open shots, my teammates found me and once I see a couple go in, that basket just gets bigger,” Allen said. “With them in a zone, it just opens things up for us and we have great creators like Ben Harvey and Bradley [Herndon], and everyone else too. They were finding me and I was just knocking down shots."

Continue reading the game recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/justin-allen-ignites-franklin-boys-basketball-playoff-win-weymouth/

Franklin senior Justin Allen sinks one of his eight three-pointers on his way to a career-high 25 points in a win over Weymouth. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

• Girls Basketball = Division 1 = #15 Franklin, 62 vs. #18 Newton South, 50 – Final

Ryan Lanigan,  the founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the game recap:

"Franklin battled against foul trouble throughout the first half and couldn’t quite shake the 18th-seeded Lions of Newton South. 

But with its full complement of players back in the mix in the second half, the 15th-seeded Panthers proved to have too many weapons.

Franklin had four players score in double figures and had a big second half offensively to land a 62-50 win over the Lions, advancing to the Round of 16.

“I thought we got in bad foul trouble early in the game and didn’t rebound great,” said Franklin head coach John Leighton. “When we got Lizzy [Newman] back we were able to use our height advantage a little more and got them to spread out [defensively] and then we could score in multiple ways. Mainly I thought it was our defense that improved and that was the difference.”

Continue reading the game recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/balanced-attack-pushes-franklin-girls-basketball-past-newton-south/

FHS student Ryan Martin provides a write up for the Boston Globe -> (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/02/sports/no-15-franklin-leans-liz-newman-post-an-miaa-division-1-first-round-victory-over-no-18-newton-south/

Franklin sophomore Chloe Fales goes up for a layup in the second half against Newton South. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

• Girls Hockey - Division 2 - #14 Pembroke, 2 vs. #19 Franklin, 1 – Final (OT)

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-03-02-23/

FHS Panthers

FHS girls and boys basketball & hockey teams playoff brackets set

Via HockomockSports.Com, the basketball and hockey seedings for FHS were posted by the MIAA.

• Hockey  

BOYS = Division 1

#12 Franklin (16-5-0) will host #21 Andover (11-5-4) on Wednesday, 3/1 at 8:00 at Pirelli Rink.

GIRLS = Division 2

#19 Franklin (9-8-3) will travel to #14 Pembroke (13-6-1) on Thursday, 3/2 at 5:30 at Hobomock Arena in Pembroke.

For other hockey seedings for the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-hockey-playoff-seeds-matchups-2023/

• Basketball 

BOYS = Division 1

#3 Franklin (18-1) will host the winner of #30 Weymouth (13-9)/#35 Lexington (13-7) on Thursday, 3/2 at 7:30.

GIRLS = Division 1

#15 Franklin (16-4) will host #18 Newton South (11-9) on Thursday, 3/2 at 5:30.

For other basketball seedings for the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-basketball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2023/

The full set of brackets across all the playoffs can be found at MIAA -> 

https://miaa.net/tournament-central/

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