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Franklin freshman John Woodall has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for March 2 through March 10. Woodall is the 26th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year and 12th in the winter season.
Woodall closed out his remarkable, undefeated rookie season by winning Franklin’s first New England title since 2010. The New England title was added to a trophy-laden freshman campaign, which included first-place finishes at the Lowell Holiday Tournament, the Hockomock Championship meet, Div. 1 states, and All-States. Woodall was the first New England champ from the Hock since North Attleboro Mateusz Kudra in 2019. Milford senior Michael Boulanger followed shortly after by winning the New England title at 157.
“Johnny is an extremely hard working kid that with infectious smile his competitiveness really rubbed off on the entire team,” said Franklin head coach Cam Kelly.
"For the first time, three wrestlers from the Hockomock League won an all-state title in wrestling in the same season.
Milford seniors Michael Boulanger and Aidan Baum along with Franklin freshman John Woodall walked out of Methuen High School as MIAA All State champions in their respective brackets with all three wrestlers going 4-0 between the two-day event.
Woodall, who is undefeated so far this season, needed less than two minutes to secure a pin in his first match on Friday and then booked a spot in the semifinals with a second round pin over Hanover’s Conlan Geary. He scored five takedowns in his semifinal match for a 15-2 major decision to earn a spot in the finals. Going head-to-head against Greater Lowell’s Antoine Jackman, Woodall had two escapes on either end of the second period sandwiched around a takedown to jump up 5-2. He finished with a 5-3 decision to win the title. Woodall is Franklin’s first all-state champion in over a decade since Griffin Tighe (195) in 2014."
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Another successful weekend at the Massachusetts all state tournament!
John Woodall wins the all state tournament
Riley Carlucci places 5th and Jack Sauer places 4th,
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Boys Hockey = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 10 – Final
– Colin Houlker, Rhys Greenwood, and Pete Masci each scored their first career goals as Franklin rolled to a big win at home.
Franklin 10 Attleboro 1. Balducci 🚨🚨, Quinn 🚨🚨, Wernig 🚨, McAlpine 🚨, Lewandoski 🚨, Houlker, Greenwood and Masci with first Varsity 🚨. POG to Houlker.
– Franklin senior Julia Flynn scored twice and had an assist but visiting Canton broke the stalemate with six minutes left to get the win. Haley Wernig (Hannah Auerr) and Maddie O’Brien (Flynn) also scored for the Panthers.
Wrestling = Franklin, 45 @ Brockton, 30 – Final
Good win for Franklin against Brockton tonight on their senior night, Franklin 45 Brockton 30. Pins from Woodall, Caccevelli, Carlucci, Sauer, Rosenberger, and Davey
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Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Stoughton/Sharon, 0 – Final
– Eighth grader Olivia Heger scored a pair of goals to help the Panthers sweep the season series with the Black Knights. Kaitlin Johnson got what turned out to be the game-winner, assisted by Lily Santiago. Heger doubled the lead on an assist from classmate Cade Taccini. After Julia Flynn made it 3-0 with an unassisted goal, Heger netted her second on the power play, this time assisted by Haley Wernig. Izzy Brown picked up the shutout in goal.
Wrestling = Hockomock Wrestling Championships, (@ Stoughton)
"Great day of wrestling at the hockomock league tournament, Franklin finishes in 4th with 9 placers. Woodall 1st, Carlucci 1st🥇 Sauer 2nd, Rosenberger 2nd, Caccevelli 2nd🥈, Ellis 3rd 🥉, Carter 6th, Griffen 6th, Best 6th" https://x.com/FHSWrestle/status/1885862952349151568
"2025 Hockomock League Wrestling Championship Team Results:
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Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Medfield, 2 – Final
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Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Ashland, 0 – Final
A power play goal less than five minutes into the third period proved to be the difference as Franklin got the win at home. Senior Julia Flynn lit the lamp for the game-winning goal for the Panthers.
Wrestling = Franklin, 45 @ Sharon, 32
Good match against Sharon tonight, taking the W 45-32. Pins from Woodall, Caccevelli, Carlucci, Griffin, and Davey.
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– Franklin senior Julia Flynn scored a pair of power play goals but the Panthers were unable to dig out of an early deficit against Westwood.
Wrestling = Woburn Tournament (Franklin, Mansfield)
Tough day of wrestling in Woburn today, Franklin finishes in 5th with 156.5 pts and 7 placers. Woodall 1st, Ellis 5th, Caccevelli 3rd, Carlucci 3rd, Sauer 3rd, Griffin 5th, Rosenberg 6th.
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Boys Hockey = Franklin, 6 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Franklin senior Liam Lewandowski recorded three points and Jack Wernig, Tom Quinn, and Rocco Lampasona each notched a pair of points as the Panthers skated past Oliver Ames. Lewandowski assisted on the opening goal from Carter Balducci and then scored two of his own. Wernig also scored a pair of goals while both Quinn and Lampasona had two helpers. Drake McAlpine tacked on the final goal for Franklin, who had a 4-0 lead after two periods. Brendan Teehan scored for Oliver Ames with assists from Patrick DeLoughrey and Adam Tobin.
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Dedham, 1 – Final
– Franklin jumped ahead with a pair of first period goals and added an insurance tally in the third to take down Dedham on the road. Eighth grader Cade Taccini open the scoring with assists from Julia Flynn and Haley Wernig, and then Flynn doubled the lead on an unassisted goal. Dedham pulled one back in the middle period but Flynn restored the two-goal lead with a third period goal assisted by Wernig and Hannah Auerr.
Taunton, 37 @ Franklin, 34 – Final
– Pins from Michael Leskoski (132), Joshua Millerick (156), Kingston Dacosta (165), and Elijah Prophete (190) helped Taunton secure a tight win on the road at Franklin. Antonio Maldonado added a major decision victory at 215 for four points and Thomas Hoye (285), William Buffington (175), and Cody Truelson (113) contributed three points each with decisions. Franklin picked up pinfall victories from John Woodall (106), Quinn Carter (120), Roman Caccavelli (126), Riley Carlucci (138), and Sam Griffin (150) as well as a major decision from Jack Sauer at 144.
"After 43 years of coaching, Coach Colace had his final home dual tonight vs Taunton. @FHSWrestle is what it is because of him. The number of athletes he has impacted over the years is endless. Thank you for being one of the greatest. The corner of the mat won’t be the same. " https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1879709829939478670
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Boys Hockey = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 - Final
– Franklin senior Liam Lewandowski had a hand in all three goals and Joe Torraco recorded a shutout as the Panthers blanked Taunton. Lewandowski scored twice and had an assist on a goal from Carter Balducci, who also had an assist.
"And that’s the game. 3-0 Franklin! Liam Lewandowski with 2 goals, Carter Balducci with 1 and Joe Torraco with the shutout! Next game tomorrow night at 6:00pm at home against Pope Francis"
– King Philip erased a two-goal deficit to force overtime and sophomore Tayla McDuff scored the game-winner in the extra period to deliver the Warriors a thrilling win on the road. Franklin’s Julia Flynn gave the hosts a lead just 37 seconds into the game with an assist from Haley Wernig, and then doubled the lead with her second of the game just over a minute into the second on a rebound on a shot from Hannah Auerr. KP’s comeback started minutes later when eighth grader Chase Bright lit the lamp for the first time in her career to cut the Franklin lead in half. The game stayed that way deep into the third period when junior Katie McGann netted the equalizer with 3:38 to play. In overtime, McDuff came away with a steal at her own blue line and went the distance before lifting the game-winner in with 3:50 left.
Great super quad today going 3-1 with wins against Westford Academy, Woburn, and Worcester Tech and a loss to Andover. Pins from Woodall(3), Ellis (1), Nash (2), Caccevelli (1), Carlucci (3), Sauer(3), Griffin (2), Rosenberg (3), and Best (2).
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Wrestling = Milford, 46 @ Franklin, 30 – Final
– Milford pulled out a hard-fought dual meet at Franklin to kick off its Kelley-Rex title defense. The Panthers got off to a great start at 106 with a first-period pin by highly-ranked freshman John Woodall. Brayden Boccia matched him with a pin in the first period at 113 and Milford grabbed the lead when Dylan Wright won 16-4 at 120 and Derek Marcolini won 19-2 at 126. Jacob Bramson answered back for the home team with a second-period pin at 132 and Riley Carlucci put the Panthers back in front when he pinned his opponent with 44 seconds left in the match at 138. Milford went on a run of wins in the middle weights. Aidan Baum earned a 10-3 at 144, although Jack Sauer was able to avoid the major decision. Ryan Flis added an 8-3 win at 150 then Francesco Furnari earned a pin at 157 and Michael Boulanger quickly won by fall just 40 seconds into his match at 165. Jack Rosenberger got six points back for Franklin with a third-period pin at 175, but Luke Donis wasted no time getting them back with his 34-second pin at 190. The match at 215 drew the biggest roar of the night. Franklin’s Will Best trailed 10-9 in the third period of a back-and-forth match but he was able to pin his opponent with just 34 seconds remaining.
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Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Canton, 3 – Final
By Josh Perry, HockomockSports.com Managing Editor,
"For the majority of Saturday night’s league showdown with Franklin at the Metropolis Rink, Canton looked to be in complete control. The Bulldogs had a significant edge in shots on goal, seemed to be a step quicker, and were the more physical team.
But, as usually happens when the two perennial powers of the Hockomock League square off, with 90 seconds left to play the Panthers were down by just a goal and had a man advantage. It is never easy to win this matchup.
Senior goalie Connor Geoghan came up huge, making a save on a point-blank chance with just 40 seconds to go and managing to keep the puck out of the net despite the massive scrum in the crease that ensued. It would be the final chance for the Panthers and helped Canton skate away with a 3-2 victory."
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Girls Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
By Ryan Lanigan, HockomockSports.com Editor,
"Franklin hadn’t had a lead all game entering the final minutes of Saturday’s Hockomock clash against Mansfield/Oliver Ames, but with the way the Panthers were playing, first-year head coach Brendan LaMarre could feel it coming.
The Warriors took the lead with a goal in the final seconds of the first period before the Panthers equalized five minutes into the second period. The game stayed level going into the final five minutes of the game.
Eighth-grader Olivia Heger started the play, collecting a pass from senior Hannah Auerr along the boards just outside her own blue line. She looked up and quickly fired a cross-ice pass to senior Maddie O’Brien, who had just come off the bench on a change.
O’Brien carried to the net and tossed a backhand chance on goal that was denied by Mansfield/Oliver Ames sophomore goalie Cristina Coviello. The rebound popped in front and it was Heger who was there first to smack in the loose puck."
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Pins today at Natick Duals from Woodall (3), Swahn (1), Caccevelli (4), Carlucci (4), Sauer (3), Rosenberg (2), and LeBlanc (1) OW goes to Roman Caccevelli for bumping up a wieght and going undefeated with 4 pins https://x.com/FHSWrestle/status/1875647710872924666
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Boys Basketball = Franklin, 60 @ Providence Classical, 52 – Final
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 52 vs. Lawrence (ME), 35 – Final
– Franklin made it a perfect 2-0 on its trip to Maine, earning its second win in 24 hours. The Panthers turned up the defense after falling behind 15-7 after one quarter, allowing just 20 points over the final 24 minutes. Elle Bonacci and Sophia Sacramone each hit threes in the first but the Franklin offense struggled to get going. Chloe Fales provided the spark in the second, scoring eight of Franklin’s 12 points to pull the Panthers within three (22-19) going into the locker room. Franklin took the lead in the third, outscoring Lawrence 13-6 in the frame. Fales added another five points in the quarter on her way to a game-high 15. The Panthers put the game away with a dominant fourth quarter (18-7). Tessah Rodrigues and Lena Malymina both knocked down threes in the quarter, while Lauryn DiGiorgio scored half of her eight points, and Mallory Santos had six of her 10 points in the fourth. Franklin will travel to last year’s Div. 1 runner up Wachusett on Monday to close out 2024.
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 vs. Marshfield, 2 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin Duals (Foxboro, Franklin, Canton, Stoughton), 10:00AM
Another successful day 2 of the Franklin duals Franklin goes 2-0 with a 42-0 win against Algonquin and a win against Weymouth 49-30!! OW goes to Quinn Carter!!
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Girls Basketball = Franklin, 45 vs. Lincoln Academy (ME), 28 – Final
– The Panthers trailed going into halftime, but put together a 16-3 third quarter to take control of its first game of the weekend in Maine. Lincoln Academy led 11-6 after one and 18-17 going into the locker room, but Chloe Fales and Tessah Rodrigues each scored five points and Ella Bonacci added four, as Franklin nearly matched its first half output in the third. The Panthers held Lincoln to just 10 points in the second half to pull away with the double-digit victory. Fales led the Panthers with 10 points, knocking down a pair of threes, and Rodrigues added eight. Lena Malymina added seven and Lauryn DiGiorgio and Bonacci each scored six points in the victory.
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ St. John’s Shrewsbury, 3 – Final
– Jack Wernig scored with a two-man advantage in the second period, but St. John’s tacked on a third goal in the third period and held on for the win. Carter Balducci and Owen Ariente had the assists for the Panthers and Jack O’Connor had a strong game in goal despite the loss. Franklin will face Marshfield in the consolation game of the Pat Serio Cup on Saturday at 5:00 at Loring Ice Arena.
Wrestling = Franklin Duals
– Franklin went 2-2 on the first day of its dual meet tournament. The Panthers picked up wins against Canton and Central High (RI) but lost to Leominster and then in a tiebreaker against Foxboro (after the dual meet ended in a 38-38 tie). Stoughton earned its first dual meet win of the season, beating Central High (RI) 27-23 and finished fourth in its pool. Senior Charlie Andrella went 4-1 on the day in his return from injury and had a pair of pins. Junior Jack Gallan also went 4-1 for the Black Knights and had one pin on the day.
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Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Falmouth, 6 – Final
Falmouth 6 Franklin 5. Carter Balducci 🚨🚨🚨 Jack Wernig 🚨 and David Smith 🚨. Back to work on Monday hosting Archie’s
Final: Canton 3, Franklin 1. Third period goals from Rori Sasin and Caitlin Vicente propel the Bulldogs to a win over the Panthers in their league opener. Franklin freshman Gabe Trevino with 33 saves.
Wrestling = Lowell Tournament (Milford, Taunton, Canton, Franklin)
After the 2nd round in day 2 of the Lowell holiday tournament John Woodall takes out the 1 seed and Riley Carlucci takes out the 3 seed moving them onto the semi finals. Jack Sauer moves on to the consolation of 4! Good luck to these wrestlers the rest of the way!!!! https://x.com/FHSWrestle/status/1870501479234302090
After a long 2 days of wrestling at the Lowell holiday tournament John Woodall takes 1st, Riley Carlucci takes 4th and Jack Sauer takes 8th. Good job to these wrestlers!!!
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Boys Basketball = Franklin, 61 @ King Philip, 35 – Final
– Franklin senior Caden Sullivan scored 12 of his game-high 22 points in the second quarter as the Panthers ballooned a one-point lead at the end of the first quarter into a commanding 31-15 halftime advantage. KP senior Tommy Kilroy scored six of his eight points in the opening eight minutes to keep the Warriors within one (8-7) but Sullivan got going in the second, Joseph Conlan (career-high 13 points) added a key triple and Zach Allen scored all of his career-high nine points in the first half to give Franklin a comfortable lead at the break. Conlan added two more threes in the fourth quarter and Wyatt Herndon chipped in with one as the Panthers ran away with the big win. Senior Jack Assini scored a team-high 11 points for KP.
Girls Basketball = King Philip, 52 @ Franklin, 55 – Final
– Franklin nearly allowed a double-digit lead to slip for the second time in three days, but this time the Panthers were able to hold on and secure their first win of the season. KP got off to a great start as sophomore Tatum Morgan closed out an impressive debut week on varsity with eight points in the first quarter to put the Warriors up 13-6. Franklin’s offense clicked into gear over the next two quarters, combining for 44 points between the second and the third, to take a 50-35 lead into the fourth. Chloe Fales scored 17 of her game-high 20 points between the second and the third and the Panthers knocked down nine threes as a team. Foxboro scored 26 in the fourth to beat Franklin on Wednesday and the Warriors had a similar rally on Friday, outscoring Franklin 17-6. Morgan scored seven in the final frame and Katie Steirer and Cheyenne Murray scored four apiece. Senior Ella Bonacci went 4-of-4 at the line to help the Panthers hold on. Bonacci finished with 12 points and Mallory Santos chipped in with seven for the Panthers. Morgan scored under 20 for the first time in her career, but still finished with 16. Stierer added a career-high 12, Erin Berthiaume had 10, and Murray added seven points.
Wrestling = Lowell Tournament (Milford, Taunton, Canton, Franklin)
"After day 1 of the Lowell holiday tournament 5 guys will be moving on to day 2. John Woodall and Riley Carlucci went 3-0 today moving to the quarterfinals and Caccevelli, Sauer and Rosenburger went 2-1 today putting them in the consolation of 16!!good luck to these wrestlers tmr!"
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Wrestling = Franklin, 52 @ King Philip, 27 – Final
Franklin wrestling with a huge win against the KP warriors 52-27. Pins 📌tonight from Woodall, Caccevelli, Carlucci, Griffin, Marzullo, and Rosenburger. Congrats to Co-Head Coach Cam Kelly on his first dual meet win of his career, the first of many!!
