Showing posts with label football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label football. Show all posts

Friday, November 29, 2024

King Philip finds offense in 2nd half to top FHS 27-21 (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, November 28, 2024 


Franklin, 21 @ King Philip, 27 – Final 

1st Quarter: (F) Will Tirrell 34-yard pass to Andrew Fraulo, Owen Essam XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) W. Tirrell 2-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
3rd Quarter: (KP) Keigan Canto-Osorio 38-yard rush, Sean Woods XP good; (KP) Drew Laplante 28-yard rush, S. Woods XP good.
4th Quarter: (KP) Zach Gebhard 21-yard pass to Tommy Kilroy, Brandon Nicastro 25-yard fumble return, S. Woods XP good; (KP) D. Laplante 24-yard rush, 2pt pass failed; (F) Justin Bianchetto 14-yard pass to Kyle Walsh, O. Essam XP good.


Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap: 
"Thursday’s Thanksgiving matchup between Franklin and King Philip seemed to have all of the ingredients for a potential holiday classic between the rivals.

The Hockomock League Kelley-Rex division was at stake in what could only be described as New England football weather: low 40s and rain. 

The only ingredient missing for head coach Brian Lee and his Warriors?

Some offense.

King Philip delivered the final ingredient in the second half with 27 straight points, overcoming a two-touchdown deficit at halftime to land a 27-21 win over the Panthers for the program’s second straight division title and the Warriors’ second consecutive win on Thanksgiving in the 64th annual holiday meeting"
Continue reading the game recap ->

For a photo gallery from this game ->

King Philip finds offense in 2nd half to top FHS 27-21 (video)
King Philip finds offense in 2nd half to top FHS 27-21 (video)

Thursday, November 28, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 28, 2024 ???

Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day

6:30am Turkey Trot register/packet pickup (91 Jordan Rd)
8:00am Franklin Turkey Trot (91 Jordan Rd)
10:00am FHS football vs King Philip (King Philip Regional High School)


The Thanksgiving game between FHS and KP is scheduled for broadcast via Comcast & Verizon subscribers as well as to YouTube on the Franklin TV education channel (Pride TV).


**  NO  Town Meetings today   **


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming



Reminder: FHS football vs KP broadcast info for Thanksgiving Day at 10 AM

The Thanksgiving game between FHS and KP is scheduled for broadcast via Comcast & Verizon subscribers as well as to YouTube on the Franklin TV education channel (Pride TV).
  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel; Comcast 8, Verizon 28
Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Playoff runs end for FHS volleyball & football (video) teams on Friday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, November 8, 20


Football
Division 1 = #9 Franklin, 21 @ #8 Methuen, 35 – Final
1st Quarter: (F) Will Tirrell 4-yard rush, Owen Essam XP good.
2nd Quarter: (M) Shane Eason 1-yard rush, XP good; (M) S. Eason 8-yard rush, XP good; (F) Cole Sidwell 42-yard rush, O. Essam XP good; (M) S. Eason 1-yard rush, XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (M) S. Eason 16-yard rush, XP good; (M) S. Eason 5-yard rush, XP good; (F) Justin Bianchetto 8-yard pass to Stephon Reed, O. Essam XP good.

Franklin TV broadcast available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ujKhg7uimU



Volleyball
Division 1 = #9 Franklin, 0 @ #1 Newton North, 3 – Final 
– Franklin pushed top-seeded Newton North to the limit but ultimately fell 3-0 (22-25, 22-25, 17-25). The Panthers were busy defensively with 20 digs from Makayla Kuykendall (eight kills), 17 digs from Faith Edgehille, and 11 digs from Brooke Daniels (20 assists). Junior Olivia Alberti was strong at the net with seven kills and six blocks.


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https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-11-08-24/


Playoff runs end for FHS volleyball & football (video) teams on Friday
Playoff runs end for FHS volleyball & football (video) teams on Friday 

Monday, November 4, 2024

FHS football team seeded #9, to play at #8 Methuen on Friday Nov 8

MIAA announced the D1 Football Playoff Seeds & Matchups


Division 1
#9 Franklin (7-1) will travel to #8 Methuen (7-1) on Friday, 11/8 at 7:00.




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FHS football team seeded #9, to play at #8 Methuen on Friday Nov 8
FHS football team seeded #9, to play at #8 Methuen on Friday Nov 8

Saturday, November 2, 2024

FHS volleyball wins to advance in playoffs, FHS football tops Milford in OT (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, November 1, 2024 


Football = Milford, 26 @ Franklin, 28 – Final (OT)
1st Quarter: (F) Justin Bianchetto 66-yard pass to Kyle Walsh, Owen Essam XP good.
2nd Quarter: (M) Andrew Rivera 2-yard rush, XP failed; (M) Jack Buckley 38-yard pass to Sean Pierce, J. Buckley 2pt pass to S. Pierce.
3rd Quarter: (M) Joey McGee 21-yard field goal; (M) J. McGee 43-yard field goal; (F) Will Tirrell 1-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
4th Quarter: (F) J. Bianchetto 43-yard pass to Andrew Fraulo, XP failed.
Overtime: (F) A. Fraulo 3-yard rush, A. Fraulo 2pt rush; (M) J. Buckley 17-yard pass to A. Rivera, 2pt pass failed.

Franklin TV video replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeyHFpG2nzM



Volleyball = Division 1 = #24 Methuen, 0 @ #9 Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin made itself right at home at Mansfield, opening the playoffs with a 3-0 sweep over Metheun. The Panthers will get to play in their home gym after all as they will host #25 Belmont, who upset Bishop Feehan, on Wednesday at 6:00.

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FHS volleyball wins to advance in playoffs, FHS football tops Milford in OT (video)
FHS volleyball wins to advance in playoffs, FHS football tops Milford in OT (video)

Saturday, October 26, 2024

FHS football tops Sharon on Friday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, October 25, 2024 


Football = Franklin, 57 @ Sharon, 7 – Final
1st Quarter: (F) Andrew Fraulo 5-yard rush, Owen Essam XP good; (F) Kyle Walsh 5-yard rush, O. Essam XP good; (F) Cole Sidwell 6-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Justin Bianchetto 2-yard rush, O. Essam XP good; (F) J. Bianchetto 13-yard pass to Johnny Duffy, O. Essam XP good; (S) Luke Fernald 18-yard pass to Aidan McAuliffe, Danny Frost XP good; (F) J. Bianchetto 6-yard rush, XP failed.
3rd Quarter: (F) Will Tirrell 7-yard rush, Chase Kiriacopoulos XP good; (F) Safety.
4th Quarter: (F) Nick Palmieri 1-yard rush, C. Kiriacopoulos XP good.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBZtd43yS8w



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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, October 21, 2024

Catching up to Friday & Saturday FHS sports results

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, October 18, 2024  and Saturday, October 19, 2024 

Friday

Football = Attleboro, 7 @ Franklin, 14 – Final 
1st Quarter: (F) Andrew Fraulo 6-yard rush, Owen Essam XP good.
2nd Quarter: No scoring.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (F) Will Tirrell 15-yard pass to Jack Fairweather, O. Essam XP good; (A) Brayden Jones 50-yard pass to Kelan Jones, Justin Galvin XP good.

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap   ->     https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-finds-a-way-pulls-out-win-against-attleboro/


Franklin TV -video link for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyiqCChAf7Y



Boys Soccer = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 6 – Final 
– The Panthers pounced for three goals in each half to land a big win at home over visiting Taunton. Jason Proenca (from Wyatt Herndon), Gabe Terry (from Matt Honekamp), and Jibreel Brahimi (from Jimmy Hopkins) found the back of the net in the first half for Franklin. Garett Scagliarini (from Josh Rappa) extended the lead while Ethan Promad and Alex Solares set one another up for goals to cap the scoring.

Franklin TV video link for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf9OgHjPsIU


Girls soccer = Franklin, 5 @ Taunton, 2 – Final 
– Franklin scored five goals to avoid an upset on the road and maintain its first-place tie with KP atop the Kelley-Rex division. Marybel DoRosario tied the match at 1-1 in the first half, assisted by Tabby Gullens. DoRosario added her second of the night, assisted by Meaghan Cunningham, to bring the Tigers back within one (3-2) but the Panthers added two more to seal the victory. Ashlyn Hebert made 16 saves in the loss and Taunton coach Dan Borges highlighted his six seniors Ava Uhl, Jalynn Andrews, Mairead Flood, Anisha Rampersad, Gullens, and Amelia McQuiggan.


Saturday

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Newton South, 1 – Final

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Newton South, 1 – Final 
– Franklin went on the road and secure an impressive win over a fellow top 10 ranked team in Division 1, taking two straight sets to break a 1-1 tie for a 3-1 verdict (25-23, 19-25, 25-20, 25-17) over Newton South (#9 in the latest MIAA rankings). Junior Makayla Kuykendall made plays all over the court with 18 kills, 22 digs, and five aces while junior Olivia Alberti (12 kills) and freshman Emerson Delleo (10 kills) gave the Panthers a big boost at the net. Senior Brooke Daniels dished out 41 assists while Emma Cunningham had a strong defensive effort with 12 digs.


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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, October 11, 2024

FHS field hockey, volleyball, and football teams all post wins on Thursday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, October 10, 2024


Football = Franklin, 28 @ Taunton, 9 – Final
1st Quarter: No scoring.
2nd Quarter: (T) Trinley Dudley 24-yard field goal; (F) Andrew Fraulo 16-yard rush, Owen Essam XP good.
3rd Quarter: (F) A. Fraulo 6-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
4th Quarter: (T) Dylan Keean 62-yard pass to Johnny Escobalez, Conversion failed; (F) A. Fraulo 48-yard rush, O. Essam XP good; (F) Will Tirrell 19-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.

"Franklin’s offense has found success this season with two different quarterbacks running two different offenses. 

One common denominator between the two styles has been senior running back Andrew Fraulo.
 
The Panthers leaned heavily on the senior back on Thursday night and Fraulo rewarded them with 217 yards on the ground and three touchdowns to help Franklin score its first Kelley-Rex division win of the season with a 28-9 verdict on the road at Taunton."

Continue reading the recap by Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com -> https://hockomocksports.com/fraulo-franklin-football-run-away-with-big-win-at-taunton/





Volleyball = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final


Field Hockey = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final



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https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-24/

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

Saturday, September 28, 2024

You can help fill in the missing details for this FHS football history being collected

You can help fill in the missing details for this FHS football history being collected
You can help fill in the missing details
Good morning community. 

I'm in need of your help. I've been working on the history of Franklin High School Football for the past couple of years. I would like to get a site made up where you can go and see past and present history. 

Over time I would like to have rosters, records and pictures of Panther Alum.  My hope is with the help of many of you I'll be able to gain the information I need. 

If you or anyone you may know who can help me out please have them reach out to me. If you have team pictures, action shots from past teams please feel free to sent them to me with names. 

Missing information is listed below. 
  • Record 1940-1959, 1974, 1975, 1977
  • Team scores Vs opponents 1940-1963, 1966-1990 
  • So old pictures and teams from 64 and 65.

FHS field hockey, golf, & football teams post wins on Friday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, September 27, 2024


Football = Franklin, 21 vs. Duxbury, 19 - Final
1st Quarter: (D) Jack Rees 5-yard rush, XP blocked.
2nd Quarter: (D) Trevor Jones 21-yard pass to Jake Falls, XP good; (F) Justin Bianchetto 31-yard pass to Chase Kiriacopoulos, Owen Essam XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (F) Will Tirrell 1-yard rush, O. Essam XP good; (D) T. Jones pass to Ian McNeil, Conversion failed; (F) W. Tirrell 2-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.

Franklin TV video replay link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04WRnX9IiHk




Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 3 – Final 
– The battle between two of the top programs in the Hockomock League delivered as Canton rallied its way to a 3-1 (26-24, 19-25, 26-24, 25-22) win over Franklin. The visiting Panthers had a 24-20 lead in the opening set before the Bulldogs rattled off six straight to take the early lead, and incredibly enough, Canton did the same thing in the third to take the crucial third set for a 2-1 lead. Sally Hoban had a great night at the net with 17 kills and seven digs for the Bulldogs while Charlotte Clyve (10 kills, six digs, two aces) and Ife Ajanaku (five kills, two blocks) provided some key offensive plays. Chloe Dubuisson was big at the net with six blocks and three kills, Caitlyn Reynolds gave the Dogs a boost off the bench at the service line, and Soley Rodriguez Martinez anchored the defense with 18 digs. Junior Erin Bigham ran the show once again, doing a little bit of everything with 38 assists, seven aces, six kills, five digs, and three blocks. Franklin senior Brooke Daniels dished out 31 assists with junior Makayla Kuykendall (15 kills, 13 digs), freshman Emerson Delleo (nine kills, 16 digs), and sophomore Gianna Laurello (eight kills) leading the charge offensively for the Panthers.


Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Canton, 2 – Final
"Friday’s Hockomock crossover clash had the potential of an instant classic when unbeaten Canton hosted unbeaten Franklin. 

The Bulldogs and the Panthers delivered. 

While Canton became the first team to score against Franklin this season, it was the Panthers that used back-to-back goals in quick succession twice to secure a 4-2 win in what was one of the best field hockey games the league has seen in the last decade. 

“I thought it was a great game, both sides,” said Canton head coach Chrissy O’Connor, who is in her ninth year of her second stint at the helm, and 17th season overall."
Continue reading the game recap -> 

"I AM SO PROUD OF MY TEAM!! We played a complete game today vs Canton & won 4-2!  We remain undefeated on the season 10-0!  Shout Out to Ava Lucenta for her amazing defensive save!! TOTAL TEAM WIN!!  #WhateveritTakes"

Golf = Stoughton, 189 @ Franklin, 137 - Final
– Franklin had its best team score in at least a decade, potentially ever, in a win at home over Stoughton. Liam Lewandowski tied his career-best round with a three-under-par round of 32 to earn match medalist honors in the win. Jack Nelson finished one under par (34), Caden Sullivan came in with an even par round of 35, and Cam LaBrie was one over at 36.
"The Panthers have an unreal performance Record breaking performance beating Stoughton 137-189  #butter #pure #birdies #perlamn #roc 

Liam Lewandowski: 32 (-3)
Jack Nelson: 34 (-1)
Caden Sullivan: 35 (E) 
Cam Labrie: 36 (+1)"


For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-27-24/

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

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Both FHS football & golf teams post wins on Friday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, September 20, 2024


Football = Franklin, 35 vs. Brockton, 7 – Final 
– Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
1st Quarter: (F) Alex Weber 92-yard kickoff return, Owen Essam XP good; (B) Luke Turco 8-yard rush, Daniel Da Silva XP good; (F) Will Tirrell 1-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Andrew Fraulo 7-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (F) W. Tirrell 69-yard rush, O. Essam XP good; (F) Cole Sidwell 3-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.

Read the game recap -> 

View photos of the game -> 

Franklin TV broadcast of the game available for replay ->




Golf = Attleboro, 158 @ Franklin, 145 – Final 
– Franklin had six golfers shoot under 40 on the day to land an important division win over an improved Attleboro squad. Seniors Liam Lewandowski and Caden Sullivan shared medalist honors after both finishing the day at 35. Cam LaBrie (37) and Jack Nelson (38) rounded out the Panthers’ scoring while both Ben Burgess and Gabe Rodrigues came in at 39. Attleboro’s Tyler Veronesi chipped in for birdie on the third hole and a had a team-low round of 37. Jacob Bettencourt added a 38 and Chris McMahon concluded his round with a 39.



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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, September 16, 2024

FHS Homecoming tailgate Friday, October 20 from 5:45 - 6:45 PM

Homecoming tailgate Friday, October 20 from 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Homecoming tailgate Friday, October 20 


"The FHS Student Government is hosting a family friendly Tailgate before the Homecoming Game on Friday, September 20th from 5:45-6:45pm! 
Show your Franklin Spirit and join them in the front parking lot for Lawn Games and Food Trucks before heading over for game kick-off at 7pm!"



Saturday, September 14, 2024

FHS football & volleyball teams post wins on Friday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, September 13, 2024


Football = Franklin, 36 @ Wachusett, 0 – Final
Franklin TV video (1st half of game) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vnKEiexoOg

Girls Soccer = Foxboro, 2 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Franklin let a two-goal lead slip in the final 20 minutes, as Foxboro rallied for a solid point on the road against the unbeaten Panthers. Freshman Lily Strong continued her impressive early season form, scoring once in each half to put the Panthers up 2-0. Strong has four goals in her first three varsity games. Foxboro’s adjustments made it difficult for Franklin to play its typical game and the Warriors were able to climb back into the match. Ava Picard halved the deficit, finishing a through ball from Natalia Leach. The Warriors had the chance to equalize from the penalty spot after a foul on Shea Dorney, but weren’t able to convert. With just seconds remaining in the match, Sophia Pacella teed up Picard, who found the top corner to complete her brace and the Foxboro comeback. Foxboro goalie Julia Luck came up huge in the draw, making several key saves including one on a breakaway with just minutes to play.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 0 – Final 
– Holding a 1-0 lead, Franklin secured a very tight two-point win in the second set and went on to complete the sweep, 3-0 (25-20, 28-26, 25-12), on the road at Lincoln-Sudbury. Junior Makayla Kuykendall was one of four Panthers with at least five kills, leading the way with 10 kills to go along with three aces and eight digs. Freshman Emerson Delleo (11 digs) added nine kills, junior Olivia Alberti landed eight kills, and freshman Charlotte Yuelenski (two blocks) chipped in with five kills. Brooke Daniels registered 26 assists and 12 digs in the win.


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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, September 6, 2024

FHS girls soccer team & golf team post wins on Thursday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, September  5, 2024


Football = Franklin, 14 @ Central Catholic, 21 – Final
1Q: (CC) Caden Smith 23-yard rush, Drew O’Keefe XP good.
2Q: (CC) C. Smith 25-yard rush, D. O’Keefe XP good.
3Q: (F) Will Tirrell 5-yard rush, Owen Essam XP good.
4Q: (CC) C. Chase 9-yard rush, D. O’Keefe XP good; (F) Cole Sidwell 22-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.

Franklin TV video of the game -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nB8AexkrcU

Boys Soccer = Oliver Ames, 2 @ Franklin, 1 – Final 
– Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.  https://hockomocksports.com/oliver-ames-boys-soccer-fends-off-franklin-in-season-opener/

Franklin TV video of the game -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGq5yJKDV64

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final 
– Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.  https://hockomocksports.com/strong-debuts-spark-franklin-girls-soccer-to-comeback-win-at-oa/


Golf = Franklin, 144 @ Taunton, 168 – Final
Great second win for the panthers‼️ Took down Taunton on the road 144-168  Jack Nelson with a great round 3 under par  #mint #pure #butter #jiggles 

Jack Nelson: 33 (-3)
Caden Sullivan: 36 (E)
Cam Labrie: 37 (+1)

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

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

Friday, August 30, 2024

Six high school football players have died in recent weeks. It’s time to take action | US sports | The Guardian

"Six teenagers have now died while playing school football in less than three weeks. This astonishing rash of football-related school deaths should be understood as nothing less than a public health emergency. It is also a clarion call to question why we are exposing our young people to such a dangerous activity at all, much less in institutions designed to care for and nurture them.

The first four of these recent deaths were due to apparently heat-related causes and the latest two due to head trauma. Five of the athletes were high schoolers, the eldest only 16, and one was a 13-year-old eighth-grade student. The young athletes who died were Ovet Gomez-Regalado, age 15, in Kansas City; Semaj Wilkins, age 14, in Alabama; Jayvion Taylor, age 15, in Virginia; Leslie Noble, age 16, in Maryland; Caden Tellier, age 16, in Alabama; and Cohen Craddock, age 13, in West Virginia.

This is in addition to the death of 18-year-old college freshman Calvin Dickey Jr, who died on 12 July, two days after passing out at a Bucknell University practice from sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis.

There should be no sugar-coating what has transpired here, nor any claims of coincidence. We already know that football can cause life-altering harm. Between 2018 and 2022, at least 11 amateur or professional football players have died in the US from heat-related causes. We also know that every 2.6 years of participation in tackle football – a sport many American kids are enrolled in as young as five – doubles the chances of contracting the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). We also now know that football players have a 61% greater chance compared to athletes in other organized sports to develop Parkinson’s disease, a risk that is 2.93 times higher for college and professional players."
Continue reading the article online -> (subscription maybe required)

Monday, June 17, 2024

FHS Football fundraising event with Jamie Barrett at La Cantina - June 20

FHS Football fundraising
FHS Football fundraising

 

"Join us at the new and improved La Cantina for a Franklin HS Football Fundraisng event featuring live music by Franklin's own Jamie Barrett! See below for details."





Friday, May 31, 2024

Franklin Public Schools Appoints Todd Kiley as New Head Varsity Football Coach

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis are pleased to share that Todd Kiley has been appointed as Franklin Public School's new head varsity football coach.

Kiley comes to Franklin from Holliston Public Schools where he served as head football coach for Holliston High School and currently serves as a physical education teacher for Sam Placentino Elementary School and Miller Elementary School in Holliston.

Kiley has served as head coach of the Holliston High School football team for the past 21 seasons, during which time he led teams to state championships in 2010, 2014 and 2015.

Additional coaching roles for Kiley included junior varsity basketball coach for Natick Public Schools, junior varsity baseball coach for Holliston Public Schools, and head coach of Holliston Youth Football.

He has been recognized with various Coach of the Year honors by the MIAA, the NFHS, the Metrowest Daily News, the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. 

Kiley holds a bachelor's degree in movement science from Westfield State College and a Master's of Education from Cambridge College. 

"Coach Kiley brings a wealth of football experience and knowledge to Franklin," said Athletic Director Ellis. "We are excited to welcome him to the district and see him work alongside our staff and students as he coaches our team this upcoming season."

Franklin Public Schools Appoints Todd Kiley as New Head Varsity Football Coach
Franklin Public Schools Appoints Todd Kiley as New Head Varsity Football Coach

Friday, December 29, 2023

HockomockSports.com recognizes Dubriske & Rampion for Football awards for Fall 2023

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports awards for Franklin High School. 



HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS
  • Derek Dubriske – Franklin – Senior

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 DEFENSIVE LINE
  • Julian Rampino – Franklin – Junior

For complete list and description of the awards, visit (subscription required)

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