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Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Baseball = Foxboro @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.
Softball = Franklin @ Foxboro – Postponed to TBD.
Boys Tennis = Franklin @ Foxboro – Postponed to TBD.
Girls Tennis = Foxboro @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.
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Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, March 30, 2026
Baseball = Franklin, 17 @ King Philip, 6 – Final
By Tim Crowley || HockomockSports Contributor
"The Franklin Panthers certainly didn’t forget about their trio of losses to the King Philip Warriors last season.
The Warriors downed the Panthers three times in last spring — all by one run each. The final clash came in the MIAA state tournament when the Warriors earned a 2-1 walk-off win to eliminate their rivals. The first installment of the rivalry in 2026 had a much different tune as a major addition to the lineup helped the Panthers roll to a 17-6 victory Monday afternoon.
Freshman Ethan Edmunds knew plenty about Franklin’s heartwrenching end to the previous season. His impact around town is already on full display. He earned the starting nod as the varsity quarterback in the fall. Fast forward to Monday in his high school baseball debut, Edmunds left the yard twice — including a grand slam — to headline an explosive day at the dish for the Panthers."
– After a slow start offensively, King Philip’s bats woke up in a big way to the tune of 14 hits and 13 runs in a big win on the road at Franklin. Holding a 1-0 run lead through three innings, KP erupted for five runs in the fourth, three more in the fifth, and put up a four-spot in the sixth. Kelly Donahue (3-for-4, two RBI, four runs) ripped a one-out double to score Cheyenne Murray (triple) and Lauren Griffin (bunt single), Liv Wainwright added an RBI for the second straight game with a two-out single and senior Ali Gill drove in a run with a triple and scored on an error to make it 6-0. Gill earned a bases loaded walk in the fifth, sophomore Reegan Durden had an RBI ground out, and Murray added another bases loaded walk to push the lead to 9-0. Sophomore Annabelle Curran (three hits, two runs) showed off her speed with an RBI triple and scored on a base hit from Wainwright, who then came home on a two-run home run from Gill. Senior McCoy Walsh worked around seven walks, giving up just one run on two hits while striking out 11 to get the win. Addi Weiss and Phoebe O’Connor each had a hit for the Panthers.
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 19 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final
– Nine different Panthers found the back of the net as Franklin returned home from Easton with a dominant league win over OA. Charlie Ballarino led the way with five goals and two assists, while Rocco Lampasona and Thomas Quinn each recorded hat tricks. Kellan Taccini and Quinn Kielty added two goals apiece, and Dean Lawless made 10 saves in net.
Girls Lacrosse = Oliver Ames, 4 @ Franklin, 20 – Final
– Franklin opened the season with a bang, with a quartet of sophomores leading the way offensively in a big win over OA. Sophomore Clara Blongastainer paced the Panthers with five goals and one assist while also controlling 12 draws, while sophomore Ruby Risgin added four goals. Sophomore Emma Bissinger chipped in two goals and one assist, and sophomore Tessah Rodrigues scored twice for her first varsity goals while freshman Olivia Best added her first varsity tally. Sophomore Codi Lai made three saves in net for Franklin. Junior Kayla Isleib and junior Kit Perron each scored twice for OA.
Boys Tennis = King Philip, 5 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Senior Brent Schneider won a second singles tiebreak to complete a straight-set sweep for King Philip in a 5-0 win over Franklin. Schneider earned a 6-2, 6-6 (8-6) victory, while classmate Luke Bailer cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles and junior Khal Tahan added a 6-3, 6-1 win at third singles. In doubles play, senior Jaydon Ajoy and junior Brendan Lawler picked up a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles, and senior Logan Riley and freshman Zach Bailer added a 6-3, 6-1 victory at second doubles.
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ King Philip, 0 – Final
– Franklin swept all five matches in straight sets to earn a win over King Philip. Isabelle Simino battled to a three-set victory at first singles, outlasting KP freshman Karlie DiFiore 2-6, 6-4, 10-7 in a great battle. Avalon Thomes added a 6-4, 6-2 win at second singles, and Anna Powers secured a 6-2, 6-2 victory from a third singles match that featured plenty of long rallies. In doubles play, Genevieve Camire and Alexa Buliung earned a 6-4, 6-2 win at first doubles for the Panthers, while Julianne Love and Lilly Depoto added a 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory at second doubles.
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Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, March 27, 2026
Softball = Oliver Ames, 5 @ Franklin, 17 – Final (6 Inn.)
– Visiting Oliver Ames plated a pair in the top of the fourth to tie the game at 3-3, but Franklin answered in a big way, plating 10 runs in the bottom half to run away with the win. Senior Lindsey Solomon smacked a two-out single to left to bring Jackie Solomine and Bethany Morgan home in the top of the fourth to make it 3-3, but the game didn’t stay tied for long. Senior Ciara O’Brien launched a three-run home run, Amelia Rakitin and Phoebe O’Connor followed with RBI singles, Abby Souza drew a bases-loaded walk, Sophia Sacramone had an RBI ground out, and O’Brien tacked on another RBI single as the Panthers blew the game open and took a 13-3 lead. O’Connor had a team-high four hits, four runs, and three RBI, O’Brien finished 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored, and Addi Weiss (RBI, two runs) and Olivia Ross (two RBI, two runs) each had two hits in the win. Katie Berg went 2-for-3 with a home run, Piper McGuire went 2-for-3, and Solomon finished with two hits and an RBI for the Tigers.
Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– Franklin won a pair of singles matches and swept doubles to knock off visiting Oliver Ames. Senior Romane Celestine (6-3, 6-1) and senior Jackson Labella (6-3, 6-4) earned wins at second and third singles, respectively, while the doubles teams of senior Max Sebell and junior Ronan Saidha (first doubles, 6-4, 6-0) and juniors Rick Yuan and Rushil Partidar (second doubles, 6-0, 6-1) both rolled in straight sets. Oliver Ames’ lone win came at first singles with senior Brendan Teehan earning a hard-fought 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) victory.
Franklin, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Franklin won two singles matches and swept doubles to earn a victory on the road at Oliver Ames. Senior Avalon Thomes battled through a three-set match to win at second singles (7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 11-9) and senior Anna Powers rolled to a 6-1, 6-0 win at third singles, while the doubles teams of Alexa Buliang and Genevieve Camile (first doubles, 6-2, 6-0) and Lilly Depoto and Julianne Love (second doubles, 6-4, 6-2) both won in straight sets. Oliver Ames’ earned a hard-fought win at first singles with Ada Visnauskis earning a 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 11-9 victory.
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Think spring training: softball clinics for players aged 7-12 - Feb 17 & Feb 19
Two clinic days with top-notch coaches during February Vacation Week for softball players aged 7-12!
Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 19 from 9 AM - 12 PM
Join Bluebirds Coaches Emma Rohan and Billy Clinton and skilled varsity players to get all the best skills training in hitting, fielding, and throwing while having fun!
FHS Varsity Softball players are hosting clinics for players in grades K-8 - Dec 17 & Jan 21
Franklin High School Varsity Softball players are hosting clinics for players in grades K-8 - don't miss out!
Get your elementary and middle school athlete ready for the season with specialized Hitting and Fielding Clinics, run by the Franklin High School Varsity Softball team! (Plus they are on Franklin's half day school schedule - great for your schedule!)
Wed. Dec 17, 1pm-3:30pm Hitting & Infield Clinic Wed. Jan 21, 1pm-3:30pm Hitting & Outfield Clinic
What Your Player Will Learn: ⚡Hitting: Proper swing mechanics, plate discipline, and power generation. ⚡Fielding: Footwork, glove-work, catching pop-flies, and making quick throws. ⚡Confidence: Fun drills and positive coaching to build a love for the game!
We focus on FUN while teaching the fundamentals that matter: For our younger stars (K-3): Tons of movement, simple mechanics, and enthusiasm! For our developing athletes (4-8): Advanced drills, technique correction, and game-scenario training.
SOFTBALL HITTING & FIELDING CLINIC - July 21-23 at Next9Up
Learn from Boston University Standout Libby Walsh the secrets for strong hitting and fielding at this 3-day clinic this month!
Players will develop and sharpen their fundamental infield skills including: fielding ground balls, double play work, catch play, and footwork; as well as boosting agility and learning position strategies.
Players will also work on their hitting mechanics, BP, and reaction training.
For softball players 12-16 for all abilities, get your skills set!
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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 2, 2025
Monday's Results - June 2
Boys Lacrosse = Division 1
#21 Waltham, 0 @ #12 Franklin, 10 – Final
– After a scoreless first quarter, Franklin’s offense roared to life with five goals in the second and then added four more in the third quarter to earn a convincing win over Waltham in the opening round of the tournament. Franklin’s shutdown defense was anchored by Flynn Baker, Tyler Crandall, Drew McCarthy, Jackson Palmieri, and Andrew Fraulo, and goalie Sam Freedman made six saves in the shutout. Junior Quinn Kielty paced the offense with three goals while junior Joey Tarentino, sophomore Nate Walsh (assist), and senior Jack Fairweather each tallied twice in the win. Senior Jack O’Connor chipped in with one goal in the win. #12 Franklin will travel to #5 Acton-Boxborough on Wednesday at 4:00.
– A dominant performance on the draw in the second half helped Franklin pull away against visiting Weymouth in an opening round matchup. Senior Sophia Sacchetti scored with just two seconds left in the first half to put the Panthers up 9-5 at the break. While the game was close at half, it didn’t stay that way for very long. Franklin outscored the Wildcats 8-1 in the third quarter to grow a four-goal lead into a double-digit advantage going into the fourth. “We were trying a bunch of different people on the draws and different setups but Kendell Mone (five draw controls) going in, she was able to switch it up and Morgan Lovell and Julia Flynn won them on the circle,” said Franklin head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino. “We struggled in the first quarter on the draws but making that adjustment was key to giving our team possession and getting us 21 goals.” Freshman Clara Blongastainer scored a game-high six goals while junior Izzy Cross (four assists), senior Julia Flynn (assist), and Sachetti (assist) each scored a trio of goals. Seniors Gabi Consigli and Liza Kudish each chipped in with two goals and junior Erin Peterson found the back of the net once. #7 Franklin will be the home team against #10 Andover on Wednesday at 4:00 at Mansfield High School.
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Baseball = Franklin, 8 @ Sharon, 7 – Final
– Franklin looked in control with a four-run seventh inning to take an 8-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh but the Panthers had to fend off a last ditch rally from the Eagles to get the win. While Sharon scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the first, the Panthers plated three in the second to take the lead for good. With a slight 4-3 edge going into the seventh, Franklin scored four runs, highlighted by a two-out RBI from Owen Pennini and a two-out, two-run single from Ryan Connelly. The Eagles clawed back into it as Matt Cronin (2-for-4) delivered a two-out RBI single and Casey Stengel reached on an error to bring another run in to make it 8-7, putting the tying run on second. Cal McKenna was able to induce a ground ball to the right side to close out the win. Senior Matt Luccini earned the win, allowing four runs (two earned) on two hits and no walks, striking out five in six innings. Patrick Luizzi went 3-for-3 with two RBI and sophomore Joey Goguen added two hits for the Panthers. Drew Yaffe added two hits and an RBI for the Eagles.
– Sophomore Abby Souza delivered at the dish and had a strong performance in the circle to help Franklin win the first of two games against Sharon on Wednesday. Souza went 4-for-4 with five RBI and two runs scored to help propel the offense, which also got a pair of doubles from Marley Allen (3-for-4, RBI, run). Emily Tulloch added three hits and four RBI. In the circle, Souza gave up just two hits and no walks, striking out six in five shutout innings. Alexa Newbold and Hailey Sand each had a hit for the Eagles.
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Walpole, 8 – Final
– Franklin saw its halftime lead slip for the second time in as many days as Walpole rallied to tie it but the Panthers responded with a run of its own to grab a key non-league win. Franklin used a balanced attack as Jack O’Connor (assist), Thomas Quinn, Quinn Kielty (three assists), and Nate Walsh each scored a pair of goals while Charlie Ballarino, Jordan Gaspar, and Ryder Hanchett each found the back of the net once. Drew McCarthy, Flynn Baker, and Jackson Palmieri helped to anchor the defensive effort in front of Sam Freedman (seven saves).
Boys Tennis = Sharon, 5 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Sharon took all five sets in straight sets to return home from Sharon with a 5-0 sweep over the Panthers, completing an undefeated league season. Senior Jacob Slavsky (first singles) and junior Isaac Chen (second singles) each only dropped one game with identical 6-1, 6-0 wins, and senior Sava Kassev completed the singles sweep with a 6-3, 6-3 decision at third singles. The senior-sophomore first doubles duo of Joel Zwicker and Avaneesh Mohan dropped three games in the first set but rolled in the second for a 6-3, 6-0 win, and sophomore Alex Pinnix teamed up with freshman Anish Koduru to earn a 6-1, 6-2 win.
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.
– 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."
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"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. "
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Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Attleboro, 5 @ Franklin, 6 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Cal McKenna escaped a bases loaded jam in the top of the fifth to halt Attleboro’s comeback bid and didn’t let the Bombardiers get a sniff at a rally the rest of the way as the Panthers earned a big 6-5 win. Franklin stormed out to a lead with a five-run first inning, taking a 6-2 advantage into the fifth inning. The Bombardiers rallied in the fifth to close the gap as Kelan Jones (2-for-3, three RBI) smacked a two-run single and Aidan Landers plated a run with a sac fly to make it 6-5. After a walk re-loaded the bases, McKenna (2.2 IP, 1H, 0R, 1BB, 3K) got a big strikeout to end the frame. He went on to retire the side in both the top of the sixth and seventh innings to complete the save. Franklin only had one hit in the entire game but took advantage of 10 walks and some aggressive base running to build its lead. Zach Winer had the lone hit for the Panthers and had an RBI and a run scored. Patrick Luizzi and Cole Sidwell also had an RBI for the Panthers.
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 15 vs. Bishop Feehan, 6 – Final
- Franklin defended its home turf with a key non-league win over Bishop Feehan, a potential playoff opponent based on the latest MIAA rankings. The Panthers jumped ahead by a pair of goals after the first (4-2) before outscoring the Shamrocks 5-1 in the second to take a commanding 9-3 halftime lead. Julia Flynn led the charge with four goals and six draw controls while both Gabi Consigli and Izzy Cross each chipped in with two goals and two assists. Both Sophia Sacchetti and Vera Hansen scored a hat trick as the Panthers had a well-balanced offensive attack. Clara Blongastainer (goal, two assists) played a smart game offensively, Morgan Lovell had a strong showing with four draw controls, and Kendall Mone came off the bench and helped settle the Panthers with a pair of draw controls. Callie Joyce had a standout game defensively for the Panthers in front of Maisie Streeseman (seven saves).
Josh Perry, HockomockSports.com Managing Editor, provides the game recap:
"When Lola Ronayne came to the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning in Wednesday afternoon’s game against Franklin, there was an air of inevitability about what was about to happen next. Attleboro’s sophomore slugger had already tied the program record for home runs in a season the inning before and, with two runners on base and one out, the Panthers were forced to pitch to her again.
Ronayne got a pitch she liked and didn’t miss. She crushed a line drive that sailed over the fence in left center, opening up a seven-run lead for the Bombardiers, and setting a new season-best with her 13th homer of the spring (breaking the previous record set by McKenzie Bergdoll in 2019).
Attleboro took advantage of Ronayne’s big day (3-for-4, two home runs, three runs, and five RBI), bouncing back from a tough loss to league leader Taunton less than 24 hours earlier to beat Franklin 9-4 and sweep the season series."
– Franklin all three singles matches and took one more point from doubles to return home from Attleboro with a 4-1 win in a match that was played in pro sets. Senior Danny Reis secured an 8-0 win at first singles, senior Aaron Ramaswamy won 8-3 at second singles, and senior Gabe Terry prevailed in a tiebreak to take an 8-7 (2) verdict at third singles. Franklin’s second doubles tandem of senior Jai Kandula and junior Max Sebell grabbed a tight 8-6 win to wrap up the 4-1 win. Attleboro senior Hayden Crowley and junior Connor Houle grabbed an 8-5 win at first doubles.
Girls Tennis = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– In a match competed in pro sets, Franklin earned a clean sweep with just two games dropped. Gabby Cura (first singles), Izzy Trull (second singles), and Isabelle Simino completed the singles sweep for the Panthers. The team of Sydney Tolonen and Katie Yelle dropped just one game in an 8-1 win at first doubles, while Avalon Thomes and Anna Powers teamed up for an 8-0 second doubles win.
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Baseball = Taunton, 11 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Taunton turned 11 hits into 11 runs to return home from Franklin with a convincing 11-3 victory. The Tigers had the offense going early, scoring once in the first inning, three times in the second, and four times in the third inning to stake an early 8-0 lead. Franklin got on the board with a run in the fourth and two in the fifth but the Tigers put the game away for good with a three-spot in the seventh inning. Joseph Benoit set the tone for the Tigers, going 4-for-5 from the leadoff spot with three RBI and a run scored, and senior Cam Dorr had a big night by going 4-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Johnny Escobalez chipped in with two hits, including a double, an RBI and two runs. Cam Tomaszycki earned the win for the Tigers, striking out four without giving up a hit in 3.1 innings, issuing two walks. Escobalez tossed two scoreless innings in relief with two walks and two strikeouts. Zach Winer went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and Ryan Connelly was 1-for-2 with an RBI.
– Franklin plated a pair in the top of the fifth to take a late lead but Taunton answered with three in the bottom half and two more in the sixth to get a win over the Panthers. Sophomore Bella Bourque had a two-out triple and scored on an error to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Brooke Gatewood reached on an error in the top of the fifth that saw both Marley Allen (leadoff double) and Ella Weston (fielder’s choice) come home as the Panthers took a 2-1 lead. A two-out bunt single from Mia Torres plated Kaylee Lopes (courtesy runner for Ashlyn Hebert, who walked) tied the game at 2-2. After Bourque reached on an error, sophomore Aniyah Bailey had a single and took second on an error, which saw both Torres and Bourque come home to make it 4-2. Sophomore Maddie Crowley came through with a one-out, two-run double in the next inning to pad the lead. Cate Larson earned the win in the circle, giving up two unearned runs on one hit and no walks, striking out 14.
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final
– Sophomore Nate Walsh scored a hat trick and seven other Panthers tallied once as Franklin pitched a second half shutout to leave Attleboro with a 10-3 win. Jack O’Connor, Charlie Ballarino, Joey Tarentino, Ryder Hanchett, Thomas Quinn, Seamus Conlan, and Ethan Barnes also scored for Franklin, which led 5-3 at half. Senior Michael Sawyer scored twice for the Bombardiers, Brody Shaw tallied once, and Nate Conroy dished out two assists.
Girls Lacrosse = Attleboro, 5 @ Franklin, 17 – Final
– Freshman Clara Blongastainer scored five goals to lead Franklin to a big win at home over Attleboro. Junior Erin Peterson added a goal and a trio of assists, Kendall Mone stepped up to help the Panthers on the draw, grabbing six draw controls, and Maisie Streeseman made seven saves in the cage to secure the win. Amelia Collins scored a hat trick to pace the Bombardiers while Isabella Cavallini and Makenah Stokes each chipped in with one goal apiece.
– Franklin went on the road and returned home from Taunton with a clean sweep, taking all five matches in straight sets. Seniors Danny Reis (first singles, 6-1, 6-1), Aaron Ramaswamy (second singles, 6-0, 6-0), and Gabe Terry (6-0, 6-1) swept singles action for the Panthers. The team of freshmen Deklan Morin and Anish Bokil dropped just three games in a 6-1, 6-2 win at first doubles while the Panthers’ second doubles team of sophomore Rick Yuan and junior Romane Celestin did the same at second doubles with a 6-3, 6-0 victory.
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King Philip, 6 @ Franklin, 0 – Final (5 inn./weather)
– Junior Ali Gill deposited a two-run home run on the 10th pitch of the game and that was enough offense for classmate McCoy Walsh, who didn’t allow a hit in a rain-shortened five-inning win. Gil sent one over the fence in right center to plate Annabelle Curran, who had led off the game with a single. Lauren Griffin came through with a two-out RBI single in the third, and Bailey Cederbaum came through in the next at-bat with a two-run double to increase KP’s lead to 5-0. Sophomore Kiera Lawrence sent a two-out single up the middle to plate Gill (HBP) in the fourth to make it 6-0. Walsh issued two walks, one in the first inning and then struck out three in the frame, and one in the second and again got back-to-back strikeouts. She finished with a dozen strikeouts in five scoreless innings for the win.
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Baseball = Franklin, 6 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final
– Junior DJ Silverstein and sophomore Cal McKenna limited Mansfield to just five hits and combined for Franklin’s first shutout of the season, a 6-0 verdict on the road at Mansfield. Silverstein had a tremendous start, allowing four hits and four walks with four strikeouts over six scoreless innings; McKenna gave up one hit in the seventh, but that was it, adding one strikeout in a scoreless inning in relief. Franklin’s offense built the lead over the course of the game, scoring once in the first (Patrick Luizzi RBI single) and the second (Jack Sullivan two-out RBI triple) innings and then tacked on two more in the fourth on an RBI double from Matt Luccini and a sac fly from Joey Goguen. Sean Kryzak added an RBI in the fifth to make it 5-0, and Cole Sidwell (2-for-3, RBI, run) had a two-out RBI single in the sixth to cap the scoring. Sullivan and Zach Winer also had two hits for the Panthers. Brendan Vokey and Luke McGuire each had two hits for the Hornets.
Softball = Mansfield, 2 @ Franklin, 6 – Final
– Franklin built its lead over the first four innings and then denied a Mansfield comeback bid in the seventh inning to secure its fourth straight victory. The Panthers plated a pair in both the first and second innings and tacked on one more in each the third and fourth innings to stake a 6-0 lead. Sarah Boozang cranked a two-run home run in the first inning and Franklin doubled its lead with two more runs in the second. Amelia Rakitin increased the lead to 5-0 with an RBI ground out in the third and Boozang drove in Sophia Sacramone (triple) with a two-out double in the fourth. Sacramone earned the win, giving up two unearned runs on two hits and seven strikeouts in 6.1 innings; Abby Souza got the final two outs to close it out.
Boys Lacrosse = North Attleboro, 4 @ Franklin, 9 – Final
- North Attleboro’s Brady Backner rifled in a shot just past the midway point of the fourth quarter to tie the game at 4-4 but Franklin regained the lead just 40 seconds later on a goal from Quinn Kielty and the Panthers finished the game on a 5-0 run to shake off the upset-minded Rocketeers. North Attleboro had a 3-2 lead at halftime and kept it until the final two minutes of the third quarter when sophomore Nate Walsh knotted it up for Franklin with 1:46 to go. The Panthers pounced just 23 seconds into the fourth quarter on a goal from sophomore Charlie Ballarino to grab their first lead of the second half to make it 4-3. Franklin scored twice in a 15-second span (at 4:25 and 4:10), again with just under three minutes left, and once more with 28 seconds to play. Walsh finished with four goals, Kielty had two, and Thomas Quinn and Drew McCarthy each had one. Sam Freedman made nine saves in the cage for Franklin, with six coming in the second half.
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 @ North Attleboro, 2 – Final
– Franklin stayed perfect in league play and maintained its lead on KP in the standings with a comprehensive road win. Julia Flynn (assist), Vera Hansen, and Izzy Cross all recorded hat tricks for the Panthers. Freshmen Emma Bissinger and Ruby Risgin also found the back of the net for Franklin. Sophomore Kendall Mone put in a solid effort in midfield, pulling down three draw controls. Maisie Streesman made six saves for the Panthers. Ellie Regan and Addie Ruster scored North’s goals and Brianna Burns made five saves.
Boys Tennis = Mansfield, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
- Mansfield claimed two wins from singles action and grabbed one more point from doubles in a 3-2 win on the road at Franklin. Senior Neema Khosravani and freshman Muhi Karuppusamy continued to be a dangerous 1-2 punch for the Hornets with the former taking a 6-1, 6-4 win at first singles and the latter securing a 6-2, 6-1 win at second singles. Mansfield’s first doubles team of senior Josh Weiner and junior Justin Curtis notched a 6-1, 6-3 win to help clinch the win. Franklin senior Gabe Terry dropped just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 third singles win, and the team of senior Jai Kandula and junior Max Sebell emerged victorious from second doubles with a 6-3, 7-5 decision.
