The G8 Football Team’s Journey to the EMASS Super Bowl (Part 3 of 3)

We have a special 3 part series to highlight the 3 teams for Franklin Panthers Youth Football who are playing in their respective Super Bowl games this weekend.  

Franklin Panthers Youth Football: The G8 Football Team

Part 3 of 3: the G8 Team

"We are incredibly proud to see our team reach the 8th grade Super Bowl this season. The core of this team has been together for many years, and this is their best season in their history.   

We have an incredibly strong roster, with depth at every position. We have two very talented quarterbacks, a deep stable of dangerous running backs, and a powerful offensive line that makes the entire offense click.  

It is said that defense wins championships, and ours has been one of the best defenses in the entire league, allowing only three touchdowns all season enroute to a 7–1 regular season record.  

But beyond football, our ambition is to develop good football players, but even better young men and women.  This is an incredibly high character group of athletes, and they live up to our team motto of “Iron Sharpens Iron”… A proverb that teaches us that we make each other better every day. 

We also rally behind the mantra of Everything is Earned, meaning nothing is given to us in life, but we must work and earn it.  It has been an honor to coach these outstanding athletes in their final year of youth football."

Ted Riedel

Head Coach

G8 Football Team picture collage

Flickr photo album combines submitted photos and FM team pictures

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAKTM

Franklin Matters team photos captured at Thursday's practice session https://photos.app.goo.gl/UQDapuXVA44gU2xd6

For more about the Franklin Panthers Youth Football organization ->

https://www.franklinpanthersyfb.com/franklinpanthersyfb/

The G6 Football Team’s Journey to the EMASS D1 Super Bowl (Part 2 of 3)

We have a special 3 part series to highlight the 3 teams for Franklin Panthers Youth Football who are playing in their respective Super Bowl games this weekend.  

Franklin Youth Football:G6 Football Team

Part 2 of 3: the G6 Team

"Our season began all the way back on July 28th, and this group of kids has worked incredibly hard to get to this point. They’ve learned what it truly means to be a team — to play unselfish football, to care for one another, and to never give up no matter the challenge.

This season has been full of adversity both on and off the field. Competing in Division 1 means we’re often up against bigger, faster, and stronger opponents. We may not have won every individual battle, but when we don't every single boy has gotten back up, fought harder the next play, and supported his teammates every step of the way. 

Off the field, the team has shown remarkable resilience and unity through some difficult personal losses including the passing of a teammate’s mother and a classmate who courageously battled cancer. To honor his memory and raise awareness for pediatric cancer, our players proudly wear yellow socks every game.

Many of these boys have been playing together since 2nd grade, and now as 6th graders, they’ve continued to improve every single season. Last year, we earned a spot in the Division 1 playoffs, which elevated us into the top division this year. In the past, we struggled against the tougher programs, but this year marked a turning point — the boys broke through and beat several teams for the first time ever, earning the #1 seed heading into the playoffs.

This Sunday, November 16, 2025 we’ll face North Attleboro in the Division 1 Super Bowl at 12:30 PM at Dedham High School. Admission is $10 (cash or Venmo), and kids 11 and under, as well as seniors and veterans, are free.

Here is a link to a few photos that capture the team’s spirit and journey this season — please feel free to use any of them for your story.

Thank you again for shining a light on these young athletes and the incredible heart they’ve shown this season. It’s been an honor to coach them and to watch them grow not just as players, but as teammates and friends.

Warm regards,
Jeff Davidson
Head Coach – G6 Franklin

Flickr photo album combines submitted photos and FM team pictures

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAKTM

Franklin Matters team photos captured at Thursday's practice session https://photos.app.goo.gl/UQDapuXVA44gU2xd6

For more about the Franklin Panthers Youth Football organization ->

https://www.franklinpanthersyfb.com/franklinpanthersyfb/

The G5 Football Team’s Journey to the EMASS Super Bowl (Part 1 of 3)

We have a special 3 part series to highlight the 3 teams for Franklin Panthers Youth Football who are playing in their respective Super Bowl games this weekend.  

Franklin Panthers Youth Football: The G5 Football Team

Part 1 of 3: the G5 Team

Head Coach Jason Aiello: Played Franklin football as a child to then coach his oldest in his youth career in Franklin football to come back the last three football seasons to coach this team.

Assistant Coaches: Bill Best, Matthew Rich, Dan Kenneally, Ryan Camire 

Players: 26 total…12 being new to the program and team this year 

Season Stats:

*4-4 record for the regular season

*2-0 record for the playoffs

*Super Bowl bound on Saturday, 11/15/25 at 12:00pm versus Brockton

Started season at 1-3 as it took time to develop field chemistry with the new players and the seasoned players. Finished second half of the season at 3-1 and rolled onto the playoffs with a knock out record to bring us to the Super Bowl.

Regular Season Stats:

*Offensive Stats:

Passing: 1,095 yards and 14 touchdowns

Rushing: 1,061 yards and 15 touchdowns

*Defensive Stats:

325 tackles

12 QB sacks

5 interceptions

7 fumble recoveries

1 defensive touchdown

Offensive average points per game: 19

Defensive average points allowed per game: 11.6

Thank you so much, 

Jason Aiello

Flickr photo album combines submitted photos and FM team pictures

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAKTM

Franklin Matters team photos captured at Thursday's practice session https://photos.app.goo.gl/UQDapuXVA44gU2xd6

For more about the Franklin Panthers Youth Football organization ->

https://www.franklinpanthersyfb.com/franklinpanthersyfb/

FHS girls soccer wins to reach Final Four (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 13, 2025

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #14 Hopkinton, 3 @ #6 Franklin, 4 – Final

– Franklin twice trailed by two goals, but rallied with a four-goal second half to storm back and beat Hopkinton to book a place in the state semifinal for the first time since 2013. The Hillers jumped in front 2-0 going into halftime, but Lily Strong scored eight minutes into the second half to halve the deficit. Hopkinton answered back just seconds later, but Cassidy Carmignani got Franklin back within one. Phoebe Cuneo equalized for the Panthers with 24 minutes to play and Strong scored the go-ahead goal 10 minutes later to complete her brace and Franklin’s turnaround. With the win, the Panthers avenged a loss to Hopkinton two years ago at the same stage. Franklin will face No. 10 Concord-Carlisle, which upset No. 2 Bishop Feehan, in the semifinal at a date, time, and location to be determined.

Franklin TV video for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6k4hfKdJ1w

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-13-25/

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

Both the FHS field hockey team and girls soccer team advance in playoffs

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 10, 2025

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #11 Lincoln-Sudbury, 1 @ #6 Franklin, 2 – Final

"When Franklin fell behind inside the opening 10 minutes of Monday night’s Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen match at Pisini Stadium, the Panthers weren’t worried. They had scored at least two goals in every match this season and were averaging just under four goals per outing.

There were still 72 minutes remaining, plenty of time to get the attack firing and make a comeback.

Franklin tied the game at the half-hour mark of the first half and sophomore Lily Strong went on an incredible solo run early in the second to put the Panthers in front. Behind one of the team’s best defensive efforts of the season, Franklin pulled out a 2-1 win over No. 11 Lincoln-Sudbury and advanced to its second quarterfinal in three years.

“We have been playing at a significantly higher level in the second half of the season, but we hadn’t yet done it for a full 80 minutes,” said Franklin coach Jodi Klein. “We just did and against a really good team. Before the game, the captains were getting everyone pumped up, the captains were leading, their energy was at an all-time high.”

Continue reading the game recap By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/lily-strong-nets-winner-franklin-girls-soccer-defense-shines-against-l-s/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Lincoln-Sudbury-Girls-Soccer-11-10-25

Field Hockey = Division 1 = #10 Hopkinton, 1 @ #2 Franklin, 2 – Final (2OT)

"Franklin took the lead in Monday afternoon’s Div. 1 quarterfinal at Beaver Pond Field midway through the second quarter. When the horn sounded at the end of the fourth quarter, the scoreboard showed that the Panthers were still in front by a goal, but Hopkinton forced a corner so even though the clock read 0:00 the game wasn’t over.

Senior Ella Fowler got space and time at the edge of the circle and hit a rocket into the far corner, tying the game in the most dramatic (or devastating, depending on your perspective) way possible.

It was the kind of moment that could derail a team, especially one as young as Franklin, but the Panthers regrouped, reset, and regained control of the game. The hosts dominated in 7-on-7 and one minute into the second overtime period freshman midfielder Cade Taccini was tripped while driving at goal.

The officials gave a penalty stroke for denial of a clear scoring opportunity. Taccini was the pick to step up to the spot to try and win the game. She coolly rifled the ball into the top corner, giving the goalie no chance, sealing a 2-1 win, and sending the Panthers to their third state semifinal in the past five seasons."

Continue reading the game recap By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor

https://hockomocksports.com/cade-taccini-delivers-clutch-franklin-field-hockey-edges-hopkinton-reach-semis/

For a photo gallery from this game

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Hopkinton-Field-Hockey-11-10-25

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-11-09-25/

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

FHS Volleyball "Sweeps Andover To Book Spot In D1 State Semis" on Sunday (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 Sunday, November 9, 2025

Volleyball = Division 1 = #5 Franklin, 3 @ #4 Andover, 0 – Final 

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1562sPcy1oM

By Jason Cooke || ValleySportsDaily Editor

"With No. 4 Andover applying pressure in the first two sets of Sunday’s quarterfinal bout with No. 5 Franklin, the Panthers leaned on their veterans who had been there before to cruise to a 3-0 win by way of 25-20, 25-22, 25-8 at Andover High School.

Franklin (21-2) advances to play perhaps the hottest team in the tournament in No. 16 Newton South, which has downed No. 1 Chelmsford and No. 8 Brookline en route to the Final Four. That game is slated for Wednesday at Westwood High School (7:15 p.m.).

A talented Golden Warriors team made Franklin work for its second semifinal appearance in the last three years. But Makayla Kuykendall (14 kills, 10 digs, two aces, two blocks) and Olivia Alberti (eight kills, two aces, four blocks) ensured a clean sweep."

Continue reading the recap (subscription required) ->     https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-sweeps-andover-to-book-spot-in-d1-state-semis/

FHS Volleyball "Sweeps Andover To Book Spot In D1 State Semis" on Sunday (video)

For a recap and photo gallery of this game  (subscription required) ->     https://valleysportsdaily.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Andover-Franklin-Girls-Volleyball-110925

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-11-09-25/

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

FHS boys soccer playoff run ends in Framingham on Saturday 1-2 in OT

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, November 8, 2025

Boys Soccer = Division 1 = #22 Franklin, 1 @ #6 Framingham, 2 – Final (OT)

Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qNsIesLrv4

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-08-25/

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

FHS football team falls to Leominster 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 7, 2025

Football - Division 1 = #9 Franklin, 21 @ #8 Leominster, 42 – Final

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-11-07-25/

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

FHS field hockey tops Waltham on Thursday to advance in playoffs

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 6, 2025

Field Hockey =  Division 1 = #18 Waltham, 0 @ #2 Franklin, 2 – Final

Via the Tweets/x posts from   https://x.com/Josh_Perry10

"Back at the Beaver Pond Turf this afternoon, #2 Franklin (14-2-3) hosting #18 Waltham (12-4-3) in the D1 Sweet Sixteen, Panthers shook off some rust in the opening round win and are trying to get back to the quarterfinal for the fifth straight year #hockomock

End of 1Q: Franklin 0, Waltham 0, Panthers defended for almost the entire first quarter and the visitors had four corners although neither team had a shot on target, unusual to see Franklin pinned in its own half for so long but they couldn’t find an outlet #hockomock

Halftime: Franklin 1, Waltham 0, Panthers get a breakthrough on a nice shot from Addi Weiss after a good ball into the circle from Cade Taccini, Franklin still looks out of sorts though and the Hawks nearly tied it on a corner with no time left in the half #hockomock

Franklin cashes in on its eighth corner and adds a big insurance goal, freshman Amelia Manning tees up classmate Cade Taccini and she fires it through a crowd and inside the far post, 2-0 #hockomock

End of 3Q: Franklin 1, Waltham 0, that was a little more like it from the Panthers who were forcing more turnovers and creating more offense, best chance came with minute to go when Ella Marzullo slipped Penelope Brady in 1-on-1 but goalie made big stop #hockomock

Final: Franklin 2, Waltham 0, Panthers weren’t at their best today (credit to Waltham for putting the pressure on them) but they’re headed to a fifth straight quarterfinal, they’ll face #10 Hopkinton on Monday afternoon #hockomock"

For Josh Perry's complete write up on the game  (subscription required) ->  https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-overcomes-slow-start-shuts-out-waltham-to-reach-elite-eight/

Photo gallery from the game (subscription required) ->   https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Waltham-Field-Hockey-11-06-25

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-06-25/

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

FHS volleyball, girls & boys soccer teams all post wins on Weds to advance in playoffs !!!

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Boys Soccer = Division 1 = #22 Franklin, 3 @ #11 Wellesley, 2 – Final (PKs)

https://x.com/_FranklinSoccer

• Panthers Win Great team win in penalties Jason Proenca with the first goal from Josh Rappa 
• Then a smashing banging goal from Aidan Araujo courtesy of Jason Proenca 
• Zach O’Mahony O’Sullivan with the game winning pen  To Casey Flynn for his brilliant penalty saves

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #27 Shrewsbury, 2 @ #6 Franklin, 4 – Final

https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom

• Out in the stadium @fhsgvsoccer is taking on Shrewsbury. At the half Franklin leads 1-0. 
• Shrewsbury ties it up but Franklin answers back in seconds. @fhsgvsoccer leads 2-1 with 23:45 left in the game.
• Lily Strong puts one in the back of the net for @fhsgvsoccer.  Shrewsbury answers with a goal of their own. Franklin leads 3-2 with 18 min remaining. 
• Gwen Holland adds another goal to the board for @fhsgvsoccer Franklin leads Shrewsbury 4-2 less than 8 min remaining. 
• 4-2 final Franklin over Shrewsbury. Franklin will advance to the sweet 16 and face Lincoln Sudbury.

Volleyball = Division 1 = #12 Lincoln-Sudbury, 0 @ #5 Franklin, 3 – Final

https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom

• @Franklin_VBall  takes on Lincoln Sudbury in the round of 16.  Panthers taking an early lead in the first set 8-4 Time out LS. @Franklin_VBall  leads 16-11 in the first set. 
• Franklin takes the first set 25-18 over LS
• LS began the second set with a 4-0 lead but Franklin came back fast and now leads 7-5.
• Panthers take set 2 over LS 25-18. Franklin leads the series 2-0 as we head to the 3rd. 
• Franklin takes the third set 25-14 over LS. Final score @Franklin_VBall  3 Lincoln Sudbury 0.  Franklin will advance to the Elite 8 vs the winner of Andover/Bishop Feehan. 

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-05-25/

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

FHS volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen with win over Braintree on Saturday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Saturday, November 1, 2025

Volleyball = Division 1 = #28 Braintree, 0 vs. #5 Franklin, 3 – Final

By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor

"Every coach will tell you that the opening round of the playoffs can be the most difficult as teams have to cope the different atmosphere and the pressure of a win-or-go-home tournament match.

Franklin went into its Div. 1 round of 32 match against Braintree having to deal with the rust of having not played a competitive match in 10 days and being forced to move down the road and play its “home” game at Bellingham High (an annual issue because the town takes over the school’s gym for elections).

The Panthers shrugged off all of those challenges on Saturday afternoon, rolling to a comprehensive 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-13) win and advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. It was Franklin’s 13th win in a row and the Panthers have only dropped three sets total during that stretch.

“It was important,” Franklin coach Chris Ridolfi said about Franklin getting off to a strong start to the match. “We haven’t played in a long time. So, it was important that we shook off a little of the rust and came out strong.”

Continue reading the recap (subscription required)  ->   https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-takes-care-of-business-against-braintree-in-first-round/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Braintree-Volleyball-11-01-25

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-01-25/

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

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Volleyball and Field Hockey Brackets 10-28-25 (video)

The MIAA volleyball and field hockey playoff brackets were reviewed in this broadcast by Franklin TV on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hROFCC5qNaw

MIAA Tournament Central ->  https://www.miaa.net/tournaments/tournament-central/tournament-brackets

Volleyball D1 brackets (FHS seeded #5) ->  https://www.miaa.net/miaa-fall-volleyball-2025-division-1-state-tournament

Field hockey brackets (FHS seeded #2) ->   https://www.miaa.net/miaa-field-hockey-2025-division-1-state-tournament

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Volleyball and Field Hockey Brackets 10-28-25 (video)

FHS baseball drops 1 run game to KP to end playoff run

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Monday, June 9, 2025

Baseball = Division 1

#12 Franklin, 1 @ #4 King Philip, 2 – Final

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Mzrnp_Ez0

"The night before Monday’s Div. 1 quarterfinal against rival Franklin at Lombard Field, senior Alex Lutfy dreamed of coming to the plate with the game on the line and delivering the game-winning hit.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, that dream came true.

Catcher Leo Dowling singled to left with one out in the seventh. Courtesy runner Collin Hasenfus advanced to second on a Vinny Menendez bunt and took third on a wild pitch. Franklin reliever DJ Silverstein intentionally walked Drew Herlin and, after falling behind in the count, Aiden Astorino to load the bases.

Lutfy walked to the plate with two of KP’s three hits in the game. He went with a pitch, driving it to deep left and just out of the reach of Franklin left fielder Owen Pennini. The ball bounced up against the fence for a game-winning, walk-off single that secured a 2-1 win (KP’s third one-run win against the Panthers this season) and a third Final Four appearance in the last four years."

Continue reading the article by Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/lutfy-delivers-in-the-clutch-king-philip-baseball-walks-off-franklin-again/

For a photo gallery from this game -> 

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Spring-2025/King-Philip-Franklin-Baseball-06-09-25

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription is required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-06-09-25/

FHS baseball drops 1 run game to KP to end playoff run

FHS Baseball playoff vs. KP rescheduled to Monday, June 9

FHS Baseball playoff vs. KP rescheduled to Monday, June 9

 

"Due to weather conditions today's game has been cancelled

New date will Monday 6/9/25 at 3:45 PM @ King Phillip

@FHSCoachZBrown @FHSSports @RattleCity "

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FHS Baseball tops Xaverian to advance to Round of 8 in Playoffs

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Thursday, June 5, 2025

Baseball = Division 1

#12 Franklin, 5 @ #5 Xaverian, 3 – Final

• Franklin moves on to face King Philip at 10 AM on Saturday, June 7 at KP

Boston Globe coverage -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/05/sports/miaa-baseball-tournament-roundup-june-5/

How to access the Globe articles via the Franklin Library with your library card

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/how-to-access-online-resources-with.html

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription is required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-05-25/

FHS Baseball tops Xaverian to advance to Round of 8 in Playoffs

FHS softball, girls & boys lacrosse teams end playoff runs on Wednesday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Softball = Division 1

#11 Franklin, 0 @ #6 Lincoln-Sudbury, 2 – Final

Boys Lacrosse = Division 1

#12 Franklin, 5 @ #5 Acton-Boxboro, 16 – Final

Girls Lacrosse = Division 1

#10 Andover, 7 @ #7 Franklin, 3 – Final

Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f20bB1OvWgo

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription is required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-04-25/

FHS girls & boys lacrosse, baseball & softball advance in playoffs (video)

FHS Sports Playoff Schedule for this coming week!

FHS Sports Playoff Schedule

Tune into Franklin Pride on YouTube for Live Streams!

• Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools 

Please check MIAA website as times may change

https://www.miaa.net/tournaments/tournament-central/tournament-brackets

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FHS girls tennis teams tops Hopkinton to advance in playoffs

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Thursday, May 29, 2025

Boys Tennis = Division 1

#28 Franklin, 0 @ #5 Concord-Carlisle, 5 – Final

Girls Tennis = Division 1

#20 Hopkinton, 2 @ #13 Franklin, 3 – Final

– Both of Franklin’s double teams staged improbable comebacks to help the Panthers pick up a 3-2 win in the opening round of the state tournament. Franklin’s first doubles team of Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen dropped the first set (2-6) and fell behind 2-5 in the second before rallying to win five of the next six games to take the second 7-6 and force a third, where they battled to a 6-4 win to get a crucial point. At second doubles, the team of Avalon Thomes and Katie Yelle fended off three match points before rallying to take the point. The duo fell behind after dropping the first set (3-6) but bounced back to take the second (6-4) and then kept the match going by fending off those match points down 4-5 in the third. Thomes and Powers took the game and won two more in a row to win the third 7-5. Freshman Anna Powers was Franklin’s lone singles winner, prevailing in three sets (6-4, 4-6, 6-4) at third singles.

"Panthers win thrilling 1st round playoff match over Hopkinton 3-2!!
All 3 wins go 3 sets with Anna Powers winning in singles.
Brooke Daniels & Sydney Tolonen were down 2-5 in 2nd set to come back and win.  Avalon Thomes & Katie Yelle fought off 3 match points before winning 7-5"
https://x.com/fhs_gvtennis/status/1928239615376261377

Franklin awaits the results of the Wellesley vs Malden matches scheduled for May 30 (4:00 PM) to determine who and when they would play next

https://www.miaa.net/miaa-girls-tennis-2025-division-1-state-tournament

FHS girls tennis teams tops Hopkinton to advance in playoffs

FHS girls & boys lacrosse playoff seeds set, first game TBD

Girls = Division 1

#7 Franklin (16-2) will host #26 Weymouth (6-14) at a date and time to be announced.

MIAA full bracket live links -> 

https://www.miaa.net/miaa-girls-lacrosse-2025-division-1-state-championship

MIAA full bracket PDF -> 

https://www.miaa.net/sites/default/files/2025-05/brackets-spring-2025-lacrosse-girls-division-1.pdf

Boys = Division 1

#12 Franklin (14-5) will host #21 Waltham (12-6) on a date and time to be announced.

MIAA full bracket live links -> 

https://www.miaa.net/miaa-boys-lacrosse-2025-division-1-state-tournament

MIAA full bracket PDF -> 

https://www.miaa.net/sites/default/files/2025-05/brackets-spring-2025-lacrosse-boys-division-1.pdf

FHS girls & boys lacrosse playoff seeds set, first game TBD