Showing posts with label championship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label championship. Show all posts

Sunday, November 23, 2025

FHS Cheerleaders bring home State Championship (again)

Yes, the Franklin High School Cheerleaders continue to add to their State Championship title collection with another win on Saturday.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

FHS Cheerleaders, first at Regionals, next step States

FHS Cheerleaders, first at Regionals, next step States
FHS Cheerleaders, first at Regionals, next step States
"Panthers bringing home first place in the Large Co-ed division at the 2025 Fall Regionals.

So proud of the hard work and perseverance this team has showcased. States up next! 🐾

Thank you @marshfieldcheerleading for hosting!"





Sunday, November 16, 2025

FHS volleyball: "Franklin Dethrones Newton North, Wins First State Title in Thriller"

"When Franklin won its Final Four match against Newton South on Wednesday, first-year head coach Chris Ridolfi smiled when his next opponent was mentioned. As he remarked, if you want to be the best, then you need to beat the best, and three-time defending champion Newton North certainly qualifies.

On Saturday night at Billerica High, Franklin, playing in its first-ever state title match, took down one of the state’s premier programs in a 3-2 (25-15, 25-27, 19-25, 25-23, 15-11) thriller. Franklin (23-2) took the crown from the Tigers and for the first time in program history are the Div. 1 champions.

Ridolfi said, “It was a heck of a first year. You come into a good team and that’s what you get.”

“That took so much out of us,” senior hitter Makayla Kuykendall said about battling back over the final two sets. “You could tell how badly we wanted it at the end. Personally, I did not want to lose that game at all. It was the last game of the season no matter what, so you may as well go out giving everything you have. And everyone did.”

By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor (subscription required)

For a photo gallery from this match (subscription required)

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-15-25/

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

HockomockSports.com: "Kuykendall Caps Storied Career With State Championship"

"Makayla Kuykendall‘s tank is officially empty.

The senior gave every last ounce of energy and effort on Saturday night in the Division 1 championship game against powerhouse Newton North. But she had just enough left for one more swing.

That swing hammered to the floor in the back corner, the clinching point to finish off Franklin’s comeback and secure a 15-12 win in the fifth set to clinch a 3-2 (25-15, 25-27, 19-25, 25-23, 15-12) victory over the Tigers. It was the final point of the season, and fittingly, it came off the hand that has steadied the Panthers over the past four years.

“I’m feeling great, but I’m dead [tired],” an exhausted Kuykendall relayed after the marathon match inside a quite warm Billerica gymnasium. “That took so much out of us. You could tell how badly we wanted it at the end. Personally, I did not want to lose that game at all. It was the last game of the season no matter what, so you may as well go out giving everything you have. And everyone did.”

Kuykendall has been a starter since she first put on a Franklin uniform, growing from a promising underclassman into the program’s heartbeat. When the Panthers trailed 2-1 in the match, it was the senior who kept demanding the ball, kept taking the tough swings, and kept pulling her teammates back into the fight with words of wisdom and encouragement after each and every point."

By Ryan Lanigan || HockomockSports.com Editor (subscription required)

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

FHS field Hockey: "Despite Fierce Defensive Effort, Franklin Falls to Walpole in Final"

"With five minutes left in the fourth quarter of Saturday morning’s Div. 1 state championship game at Burlington High, Franklin lined up its only corner of the second half (and only its second of the day). The Panthers had put up a stiff resistance on the other end of the field but had very few scoring opportunities.

Down by a goal to top seed Walpole, this was Franklin’s chance to try and get on the board and keep its dream of a first state title alive.

The ball came out to freshman Cade Taccini, who has scored big goals throughout this playoff run. Her blast from the top of the circle skipped through bodies in the crease but was inches wide of the post and inches from junior Tori Cahill’s tip attempt.

Walpole ran out the remaining time to finish off a 1-0 victory and clinch a third straight state title. Franklin can confidently look to the future with a young core of players who made history by reaching the program’s first final."

By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor

For a photo gallery from this game

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

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Both FHS field hockey and volleyball teams make it to the D1 FINALS

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, November 12, 2025



Field Hockey = Division 1 Final Four = #3 Wellesley, 0 vs. #2 Franklin, 2 – Final


Volleyball = Division 1 Final Four = #16 Newton South, 0 vs. #5 Franklin, 3 – Final
The game recap written by Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor

"Newton South, the No. 16 seed, put together a magical run to the Final Four, including a win over the tournament’s top seed Chelmsford in the Sweet Sixteen. They went into Wednesday night’s state semifinal at Westwood High looking to complete a magical run to the program’s first final.

Instead, the clock struck midnight on this season’s Cinderella.

Franklin continued to roll, earning a dominant, 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-16) victory. It was Franklin’s 17th straight victory, with 14 of those wins being sweeps including all four postseason matches. The Panthers fulfilled their preseason goal of reaching the program’s first state title game and will face perennial power Newton North in the final.

“We’re so excited,” said Franklin senior hitter Makayla Kuykendall. “Our goal wasn’t just to win the league but it was to win it all. [Coach Ridolfi] asked us what we wanted to get from this season and we said, a state championship. We’re so lucky and grateful to have this privilege to play.”

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

Monday, November 10, 2025

Hockomock Championship for FHS Cheerleaders on Sunday

Hockomock Championship for FHS Cheerleaders on Sunday
Hockomock Championship for FHS Cheerleaders on Sunday

"Congratulations to FHS JV and Varsity Cheerleading for both winning the Hockomock League Championship!"




Additional pictures ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ2jI_XAaa-/

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Gear something to wear proudly showcasing the FHS 2025 Boys Basketball State Championship

FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) posted Sat, Mar 22, 2025:

Gear something to wear proudly showcasing the FHS 2025 Boys Basketball State Championship
 FHS 2025 Boys Basketball State Championship

"GET YOUR STATE CHAMPIONS GEAR TODAY!!   STORE IS OPEN THROUGH 3/27!

Please note all items are mockups (2025 will replace the 2024 as shown)"

Order online -> https://t.co/PVJFiRR2Bg

Monday, March 17, 2025

HockomockSports.com: "Franklin Outlasts Newton North To Win First Ever State Championship"

Ryan Lanigan || HockomockSports.com Editor, will have a more complete update and photo gallery later today (Monday):
"For the first time in program history, the Franklin boys basketball team are state champions.

The top-seeded Panthers held off a late push from #3 Newton North, including a potential game-tying three at the buzzer, to secure the title with a 55-52 win.

Senior Caden Sullivan scored 11 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter, including some clutch free throws in the final minute to help Franklin get the win."
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The Boston Globe also provides coverage
"There was a lot of weight on Caden Sullivan’s shoulders down the stretch of Sunday’s thrilling Division 1 boys’ basketball state final at Tsongas Center.

The weight of a grieving community, of a team full of new starters, and a program desperately trying to get over the hump for its first state title.

Franklin’s senior captain took it all in stride, stepping up with 14 of the Panthers’ final 16 points to out-duel Newton North star senior Teagan Swint in a 55-52 victory that went down to the final buzzer."

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/16/sports/miaa-division-1-boys-basketball-franklin-newton-north-caden-sullivan/?

How to access the Boston Globe with your Franklin library card   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/how-to-access-online-resources-with.html 

Monday, March 10, 2025

2025 D1 Championship for FHS Cheerleaders

2025 D1 Championship for FHS Cheerleaders
2025 D1 Championship for FHS Cheerleaders

 

"Congratulations Franklin Varsity Cheerleading on another D1 State Championship"



Monday, February 24, 2025

FHS Cheerleaders take 2025 Hockomock Championship

FHS Cheerleaders take 2025 Hockomock Championship
FHS Cheerleaders take 2025 Hockomock Championship
"Congratulations to Varsity for winning the Hockomock League Championship and JV for coming in 2nd place! 
We had the best time cheering on so much amazing talent and celebrating our 7 Seniors who competed at their last Leagues today.

Thank you @northattleborocheer for hosting, we can’t wait to see all the Hock teams next week"

Saturday, February 1, 2025

FHS boys basketball posts win, boys swim team takes 2nd Place at Hockomock Championships on Friday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on  Friday, January 31, 2025


Boys Basketball = King Philip, 42 @ Franklin, 56 – Final 
– King Philip came out and put Franklin on upset alert with a strong first quarter but the Panthers responded with a big second quarter and led the rest of the way. Jack Assini (13 points) scored nine points in the first and Tommy Kilroy (11 points) had five to help the Warriors stake a 17-8 lead after eight minutes but Franklin’s offense roared to life with a 23-point second quarter to earn a 31-26 halftime lead. Zach Allen, who ended with a career-high 15 points, gave the Panthers a big boost with eight points, including a pair of triples, while Wyatt Herndon (nine points) added two trifectas to get Franklin in front. Caden Sullivan (13 points), Jake Olmstead, and Justice Samuels (11 points) each had five points in the third to keep the hosts ahead, 46-40, going into the fourth and Franklin’s defense took over from there, limiting the Warriors to two points in the fourth. KP senior Brandon Nicastro was the third Warrior in double figures with 10 points.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/g3yW-UJKwlg?si=HRl2Kp-pfl5eur3O&t=914




Girls Basketball = Franklin, 42 @ King Philip, 54 – Final 
Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor provides the game recap -> 
"Throughout the first half of Friday night’s Kelley-Rex title showdown in the Wooden Gym, King Philip felt like it was on the verge of being able to pull away and put some distance between itself and Franklin, but the Panther kept finding ways to answer back.

In the third quarter, that changed. The Warriors went on a 16-0 run and outscored Franklin 18-3 overall to turn a three-point game into a comfortable 20-point cushion.

Although the Panthers responded with 16 points in the fourth, KP never looked that troubled over the final eight minutes and celebrated a 54-42 victory. It was KP’s first win over the Panthers since December 2013, a stretch of 22 games, and it moved the teams into a first-place tie with four league games remaining."
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Boys Swimming = Hockomock Swim Championships 

Team Results
1. Milford – 324
2. Franklin – 296

Race Results
200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Franklin (Zack Pecora, Brendan Collins, Owen Chandaria, Ollie McCarthy) – 1:41.51

200 Yard Free
1. Leo Tran, Sharon – 1:44.88*
2. Owen Chandaria, Franklin – 1:48.24

200 Yard IM
1. Brendan Collins, Franklin – 2:01.73

50 Yard Free
1. Owen Chandaria, Franklin – 22:42*
4. Ollie McCarthy, Franklin – 23.89

100 Yard Butterfly
1. Zach Pecora, Franklin – 53.15

100 Yard Free
1. Leo Tran, Sharon – 48.66
2. Ben Pezza, Milford – 51.91
3. Ollie McCarthy, Franklin – 52.62

500 Yard Free
1. Zack Pecora, Franklin – 4:45.03

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Milford (Ben Pezza, Ethan Fiedler, Aaron McIsaac, Corey Rattray) – 1:35.07
6. Franklin (Joshua Bailow, Miller Wasik, Arsh Tyagi, Amir Shakirov) – 1:45.66

100 Yard Breaststroke
1. Brendan Collins, Franklin – 1:03.31

400 Yard Free Relay
1. Franklin (Ollie McCarthy, Zack Pecora, Owen Chandaria, Brendan Collins) – 3:21.53

Franklin TV video of the meet is available -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FmUhsc9YUs



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

Friday, January 31, 2025

Tri-County RVTHS celebrated at State House for Small Voc School Football Championship

Tri-County Football Team recognized at State House for winning their first Championship in Dec 2024. Reporter Brendan Cnnolly wrote of the Tri-County victory in the Boston Hearld:
"Some losses can stick with you for years, even forever.

Tri-County’s football squad put things in the rearview, and the Cougars are now champions.

Junior quarterback Declan Walker finished 3-for-9 passing with 98 yards to go with 159 yards rushing and three total touchdowns, while sophomore Nick O’Brien (120 yards rushing) sprinted for the game-winning score with 31 seconds remaining as Tri-County captured its first-ever Small School Vocational title with a thrilling 36-30 victory over rival Blue Hills on the road.

“The kids came to play,” said Tri-County coach Andy Gomes. “It was one of those things throughout the year. Our kids just kept getting better and better. They had a mission in their minds. They wanted to come here and they wanted to take care of business. We did, and that’s a good football team we competed against… but to get the first one in the history of the school? It’s something that I’m glad for. These kids will have that memory, and be able to say that for the rest of their lives.”
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Tri-County RVTHS celebrated at State House for Small Voc School Football Championship
Tri-County RVTHS celebrated at State House for Small Voc School Football Championship

Monday, December 9, 2024

Tri-County takes home the 2024 State Vocational Football Championship

Tri-County football takes home the 2024 State Vocational Football Championship
 2024 State Vocational Football Championship

 

"Congratulations, Cougars!  
The Tri-County Football Team won the State Vocational Championship! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have truly paid off. 
We couldn't be prouder of your phenomenal success on the field. 
Go, Cougars!"



Tuesday, November 26, 2024

2024 MSAA State Championship added to the list for FHS cheerleaders

"Your 2024 Fall Division 1 State Champions
The perfect way to end a phenomenal season!"

Shared from ->  https://x.com/FHScheer_/status/1861048477695795290

2024 MSAA State Championship added to the list for FHS cheerleaders
2024 MSAA State Championship added to the list for FHS cheerleaders