FHS girls tennis, girls lacrosse, and baseball teams all post wins on Monday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, May 19, 2025

Baseball = Franklin, 15 @ Milford, 2 – Final 

– Franklin’s offense had its second big game in a row, this time scoring a season-high 15 runs in a big win at Fino Field over Milford. The Panthers belted out 15 hits, scoring runs in each of the first four innings and then tacking on seven more in the final two frames, including a five-run seventh inning. Freshman Patrick Luizzi had a big day at the dish, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored, Zach Winer added two hits, including a double, and scored four runs from the leadoff spot, and both Cole Sidwell (RBI, two runs) and Owen Pennini (double, two RBI) each had two hits. Senior Justin Tremblay earned the win on the mound, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks, striking out three in a complete game effort. Derek Marcolini had three hits, including a double, and Ryan Flis picked up two hits for the Hawks.

Softball = Milford, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Milford got a big double play in the bottom of the seventh inning to cancel out the potential tying run, securing a 3-2 win over Franklin for its third win in as many days. It was a tight game throughout with the host Panthers taking the first lead of the game in the bottom of the second on a two-out single from Brooke Bonetti. Milford answered right back with two runs in the top of the third to take its first lead when both Cae Pellegrini (single) and Brooke Stokes (single) scored after Isabella Loscerbo doubled to center field. Olivia Baglione had a leadoff single in the fifth and eventually came around to score on a wild pitch to make it 3-1 but the Panthers pulled one back in the bottom half on an RBI single from Sophia Sacramone. The Panthers got the tying run to third but Milford freshman Lauren Williams (4.1 IP, 3H, 2R, 1ER, 2BB, 7K) got a grounder back to the circle to end the threat. Franklin had a leadoff single in the bottom of the seventh to put the tying run on but a line drive out turned into a double play, and Stokes (2.2 IP, 3H, 0R, 1BB, 1K) got a fly ball into foul territory for the final out. Ciara O’Brien struck out 10 in five innings, allowing three runs (none earned) on three hits and three walks. Abby Souza tossed two scoreless innings in relief for Franklin with two strikeouts.

Franklin TV replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/GjpRlPNDFTc?&t=1224

Boys Tennis = Milford, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Milford used a doubles sweep plus a three-set win from singles action to beat Franklin for the second time this season. Senior Connor Wong won a marathon match at third singles, prevailing 2-6, 7-6 (2), 6-0 for Milford’s lone singles win. Both doubles matches were incredibly tight. The team of senior Todd Ostertog and junior Drew Cahill dropped a tight first set in a tiebreak but bounced back to win the second and then the third in a tiebreak (6-7 (6), 7-5, 7-6 (3)) for a crucial point. At second doubles, the all-senior tandem of Luke Fabry and Lokesh Addagiri emerged with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-6 (6) victory. Franklin senior Danny Reis rolled 6-4, 6-1 at first singles while senior Gabe Terry grabbed a 6-4, 6-4 win at third singles for the Panthers.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Milford, 0 – Final 

– Franklin rolled on the road with a 5-0 sweep over Milford. Izzy Trull (first singles, 8-3), Isabelle Simino (second singles, 8-5), and Anna Powers (8-3) completed the singles sweep for the Panthers. Franklin didn’t drop a game in either of the doubles matches as Brooke Daniels and Katie Yelle were victorious (8-0) at first doubles and the team of freshman Genevieve Camire and senior Ashmita Boopathy took the win (8-0) at second doubles.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 4 @ King Philip, 11 – Final 

"All season, Franklin has been a second half team. The Panthers rallied for league wins at both Sharon and Mansfield when trailing by multiple goals at halftime, so going into the break down three goals in Monday afternoon’s Kelley-Rex showdown at Macktaz Field was not an uncommon situation.

Franklin, which entered Monday with a 59-game league win streak and having already clinched a share of a 12th straight Hock title, scored twice and cut the lead to two midway through the third quarter. It felt like the tide had turned to the visitors. The Panthers seemed poised for yet another comeback.

King Philip answered the punch and regained control. The Warriors scored a pair of goals before the end of the third quarter, locked down on defense again, closed the game with a 6-1 run, and pulled away for an 11-4 win.

It was the first time anyone in the Hock had beaten Franklin since 2018 (59 straight games) and the first win for KP against its rival since April 2014, which was also the last time the two shared the Kelley-Rex crown."

Continue reading the game recap (subscription required) -> 

https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-boys-lacrosse-ends-franklin-streak-grabs-share-of-league-title/

For a photo gallery from this game   (subscription required) ->   https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Spring-2025/King-Philip-Franklin-Boys-Lacrosse-05-19-25

Girls Lacrosse = King Philip, 6 @ Franklin, 13 – Final 

Franklin TV replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/2sJWv-NwNO8?&t=688

 

"The Hockomock League keeps lining them up, and Franklin keeps knocking ‘em down. 

The Panthers completed another undefeated league campaign — their 12th in a row — following a comfortable 13-6 win over King Philip, which entered the game with a chance to earn a share of the title with just one league loss to its name. 

Franklin’s undefeated league streak will continue into next season, now at 133 straight Hock wins dating back to the 2012 season. 

Six different Panthers found the back of the net with freshman Clara Blongastainer leading the way with a game-high five goals. "

Continue reading the game recap (subscription required) -> 

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-lacrosse-rolls-past-king-philip-for-133rd-straight-hock-win/

For a photo gallery from this game   (subscription required) ->    https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Spring-2025/Franklin-King-Philip-Girls-Lacrosse-05-19-25

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-19-25/

 

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

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, May 20, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

 

7:30 am Joe Landry: The Railroad in Franklin

9:00 am Mental Health: Joanne Spillane

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Mac 'n' Cheese

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

5:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

6:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club

8:00 pm Metrowest Boston Annual Meeting 2025 Pt 2

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

 

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Band and Glee

11:30 am Mental Health: Joanne Spillane

12:30 pm Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v St. John's 05-16-25

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Walpole 04-22-25

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

 

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 05-13-25

2:00 pm School Committee 05-13-25

 

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FHS sports streaming schedule for the week or May 19

FHS sports streaming schedule for the week or May 19

Schedule for sports for the week!

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Franklin TV schedule for Monday, May 19, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

8:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

9:00 am Metrowest Boston Annual Meeting 2025 Pt 2

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Mac 'n' Cheese

1:35 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:02 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 7

3:02 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

6:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: The Kennedys: Circle of Friends: The Kennedys

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

10:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

12:00 pm FHS Spring Jazz 2025

1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Bishop Feehan 05-14-25

5:30 pm Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

7:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v St. Paul Diocesan 04-19-25

 

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

 

8:00 am Planning Board 05-12-25

11:00 am Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Session 3 02-19-25

2:00 pm Planning Board 05-12-25

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Franklin TV: Book!

We all have one within us. Is it time to let yours out? 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/18/2025

There lies within each of us, a book. At least one book. Perhaps more aptly stated, a story. A larger, longer story – comprised of smaller, shorter stories, reduced to chapter and verse.

With a touch of eloquence we might describe stark examples - notably obvious events, circumstances, outcomes realized - as being 'writ large'. Conversely, could the chronicling of our personal stories – our lives be described when reduced to text – as being writ small? Not really.

For to write about what we know is where most writing begins, and what we know best is what we have lived. Our life experiences – memories - all of them - are not for nothing. They're worth something. That said, they're worth so much more when they're written down. They can come alive again on the page.

If you want to explore the notion of writing, (and we hope that you do), consider joining our Senior Center Writers – goodly group. You don't have to write anything immediately. You can just hang out with us as you explore what's possible; get the gist. Ask for some guidance on your ideas, style and what-not. You'll be among supportive friends who can help you get started.

Consider that at family holiday gatherings you've probably already narrated most of a pretty good book by just reliving those old family stories. We all have 'em. You know the ones that end with someone at the table embarrassed while everyone else is chuckling as voices chime in with,

"What were you thinking?"

"Did ya really think those pants were gonna stay up by themselves?"

Yeah, those stories.

Stories that are always fun to revisit, to retell – and to write about. That's your easy 'on-ramp' - a fun first step to becoming a writer.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

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And staying informed at Franklin●news.

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School Committee gets update on traffic study (consider the bus a good alternative) (Audio)

FM #1451 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1451 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers, 1 remote (Gallagher). 

The audio for the meeting leaves out the approx 30 minute executive session that the committee spent on negotiation strategy. A brief sound bit highlights the gavel to go into and then the gavel is heard again as they return.  

Quick recap:

Recognition of the FHS student Theater group

Presentation update on the traffic study and mitigation efforts underway

• Link to presentation in the notes section below 

• NO projects to address the traffic flow will be completed before the Sep 2025-2026 school year.

• Currently the traffic queues will more than double in September

• Alternatives are being reviewed before making decisions on which projects would be beneficial for traffic as well as at minimal expense

• Additional updates will be sent to families during the summer by the respective school principals

• “It is not going to be perfect on day 1”

BICO Board Appointment 2025-26

ACCEPT Board Appointment 2025-26

Both positions were approved to be fulfilled by Supt Gigeure in a 7-0 vote via roll call

Discussion Only Item

Horace Mann

• Question/option to ask "How do we as a district choose to honor Horace Mann?"; Campus is one way, are there others? We also need the community to embrace Horace Mann not just the schools

• Seeming to get consensus on campus and collaboration with others but recognize the need to give them a clear direction and objectives to return with a plan to implement

Superintendent’s Evaluation - Presentation of Evidence

• In a new flip book format

• Subcommittee to coordinate feedback from full committee for a future discussion item

FY26 Budget Executive Summary - Structural Deficit

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5629656/FY26_Budget_Narrative_Overview.pdf 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1451-school-cmte-mtg-05-13-25/

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Franklin TV video for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/TPngAPt1WHs?&t=110 

The meeting agenda can be found ->   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132025-1735 

Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-13%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/799886 

Traffic presentation -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5645253/Traffic.pptx.pdf 

My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffAYwvHayzSws0D2bV8xmM0Fsn6c71za/view?usp=drive_link 

FPS override summary (2 pages)

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5629656/FY26_Budget_Narrative_Overview.pdf 

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FHS girls & boys lacrosse teams post wins on Friday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, May 16, 2025

Baseball = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 4 – Final 

– Franklin tied the game in the top of the seventh inning to keep the contest going but King Philip senior Aiden Astorino delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom half as the Warriors walked off with a win to keep their division title hopes alive. Jack Sullivan hit one deep enough to right field to bring home courtesy runner James Amaru (who was running for DJ Silverstein after his leadoff single) with a sac fly to make it 3-3. In the bottom half, Johnny Prater reached on a fielder’s choice, moved to second after Leo Dowling was hit by a pitch, and then an intentional walk to Drew Herlin loaded the bases and set the table for Astorino. The senior sent one to the gap in left field to bring in the game-winning run. Ryan Burns went 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Warriors, while both Tommy Gately and Vinny Menendez had a double. Nate Pennini was charged with three runs (two earned) on eight hits, no walks, and seven strikeouts; Jacoby Cady got the final two outs of the seventh for the win. Sullivan and Patrick Luizzi (RBI) each had two hits for the Panthers.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 8 vs. St. John’s Shrewsbury, 6 – Final 

– Franklin pitched a fourth quarter shutout to prevail from a tight battle with St. John’s Shrewsbury with an 8-6 victory. The Panthers had a slight lead after one (2-1), it was tied at halftime (5-5), and Franklin went back ahead by one (7-6) going into the fourth. Sophomores Nate Walsh and Charlie Ballarino each recorded a hat trick to pace the Panthers’ offense. Seniors Jack O’Connor (assist) and Jack Fairweather each scored once, Ryder Hanchett added an assist, and Sam Freedman made nine saves in the cage.

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/sgw3uE4F9ZM?&t=610

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 14 @ Natick, 2 – Final 

– Franklin rolled on the road against a potential playoff foe, taking down Natick, 14-2. The Panthers’ senior captains led the charge: Sophia Sacchetti scored two goals and had four assists, Julia Flynn found the back of the net five times, and Maeve Grasso anchored a shutdown defensive effort. Freshman Ruby Risgin chipped in with a goal, and senior Maisie Streeseman made seven saves in net to secure the win.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-05-16-25/

 

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