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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 Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 6 vs. Westwood, 12 – Final
– Franklin scored at the halftime buzzer to pull within two goals but perennial powerhouse Westwood pulled away in the second half. Julia Flynn netted a hat trick to go along with an assist and six draw controls to pace the offense while Sophia Sacchetti, Clara Blongastainer (first career goal), and Izzy Cross each scored once for the Panthers. Maeve Grasso had a solid performance on defense with two caused turnover while freshman Emma Bissinger turned in a strong defensive performance, matched up with Westwood’s top player. Maisie Streesman made six saves in the cage for the Panthers.
Boys Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final
– Oliver Ames won a pair of singles matches and swept doubles action to open the season with a win over visiting Franklin. Senior Patrick Dolan won in a third set super tiebreak 7-6, 5-7, 10-7 at second singles and senior Alex Efremidis won in straight sets (6-0, 7-5) for the Tigers. The team of senior Nick Wagner and junior Brendan Teehan picked up where they left off last year with a 6-3, 6-2 victory at first singles and the all-senior tandem of Jack Andromalos and Frankie Chen secured a 6-1, 6-1 win at second doubles. Franklin senior Danny Reis earned a 6-0, 6-2 win at first singles.
FHS Throwers posted results that would seem to indicate positive results for both meets on Tuesday but while the listed individual results they did not indicate the overall score (which may not have been available at the time they posted).
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Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com has a nice article providing an update on FHS alumni Halle Atkinson.
"In August, Providence College announced that Franklin alum Halle Atkinson was the school’s nominee for the prestigious 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Atkinson, who played soccer and lacrosse at Franklin in addition to running indoor track, was recognized for her success as a runner on PC’s cross-country and track teams as well as her numerous community service efforts.
Atkinson is one of 619 female student-athletes that were nominated across all three divisions. The NCAA Woman of the Year Award, according to a release from the school, recognizes “graduating female student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility and distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their collegiate careers.”
During her four years at PC, Atkinson has participated in Adopt a Family, the Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, the Friar 5K Road Race, Girls on the Run Rhode Island, Special Olympics Rhode Island, and the Relay for Life. She has also taken time out to be a tutor and a mentor to younger students by serving as a FriarEdge Family Captain, helping freshman athletes make the transition from high school to college.
“It was a little bit of shock,’ Atkinson said when asked about her reaction to the news that she had been nominated. “I was so honored but for a second, when I first read it, I was like wow they really think of me in that high of regard?”
Currently going for her MBA in accounting and rehabbing an offseason injury that will keep her from participating in cross-country this fall, Atkinson is ready for a fifth year of indoor and outdoor track. Knowing the talent and commitment level of her teammates made the nomination extra special."
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Franklin grad Halle Atkinson (7) was nominated by Providence College for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year Award for her success on the track and her commitment to community service off of it. (Providence College Athletics)
"We are still looking for a volunteer for our open secretary position for the upcoming year. Without this position filled, it will be very difficult for us to continue to provide the services we do for the program and for the athletes and their families.
It requires uploading/maintenance of email lists on MailChimp, sending periodic email updates, creating signup genius for volunteers, monitoring/responding to boosters email, and voting on board decisions for the boosters. 1 to 2 hrs/wk with addl 1 to 2 hrs to start each season"