2022 Hockomock Football: Players to Watch on Defense - FHS' Quintina

HockomockSports.com has published its listing of Football Defense Players to Watch for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS athlete and link to the full listing below.

NICK QUINTINA, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin had its best season in over a decade last year, and it had one of the most dynamic offenses in the state. But the Panthers also had a terrific defense, allowing just over 15 points per game (and an even more impressive just 10.4 against in league play). The Panthers have some key pieces from that defense back this year, including middle linebacker Nick Quintina. At 5’10, 205 pounds, Quintina isn’t the biggest linebacker out there but he does it all for the Panthers. He’s good when he drops back and helps in pass coverage, does a nice job reading the play against the run, and can get downhill to attack the ball carrier. If Franklin looks to make it back-to-back Kelley-Rex division title, they’ll need more of the same from their defense, and having Quintina in the heart of it will certainly help.

For the full listing of  Football Defense players to watch in the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-defense/

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2022 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview - Franklin

HockomockSports.com has published its outlook for the Field Hockey teams for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS outlook and link to the full Hockomock League outlook below.

FRANKLIN

2021 Record: 20-2-0 (Kelley-Rex champion)

2021 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Final Four

Coach: Michelle Hess

Franklin had one of the most dynamic offenses last season, not only in the Hockomock League where they went 16-0, but also one of the best in the entire state as they reached the Division 1 state semifinals.

What’s good news for Franklin is bad news for everyone else: the Panthers have nearly their entire attacking group back ready to make another run at a state title. The offense will be anchored by Kaitlyn Carney, the 2021 HockomockSports Player of the Year, who scored a league-best 37 goals and added 18 assists. Franklin also has dynamic forward Shaw Downing back fresh off a 20-goal, nine-assist season a year ago. The attack will also feature junior Sophia Cuneo, sophomore Haley Wernig, and sophomore Raena Campbell.

One area that will have some new faces is the defensive unit after the Panthers lose two of the best defenders in the league in Kendall Jones and Kate O’Rourke. Head coach Michelle Hess is looking for Ella Mahoney to anchor the group after starting last year while freshman Devon Barry joins Megan Sullivan and Chloe Strassner as the goalies on the roster.

“After graduating five seniors and winning the Kelley-Rex Division, we are looking forward to defending our three-year title and working hard towards being four-peat champions,” Hess said.

Continue reading the full field hockey preview online ->

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-field-hockey-preview/

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FHS field hockey team opens with win, golf team wins for 3rd time this week

HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Thursday, Sep 8, 2022. We share the FHS results here and provide the link to the full set below. 

Field Hockey = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 7 – Final 

– Franklin opened its season with a solid win over OA. Kaitlyn Carney scored three times and finished with four points and Emily Carney added four assists to power the Panthers to the win. Kaitlyn scored off an Emily assist to open the scoring and then added a second from a Sophia Cuneo assist to make it 2-0 after one quarter. Cuneo got her first goal off an Emily Carney assist in the second. Raena Crandall added a goal before halftime, assisted by Kaitlyn Carney. In the third, Emily Carney assisted on goals by Haley Wernig and Kaitlyn Carney. Sydney Rogan added an unassisted goal in the fourth to wrap up the scoring. Devon Barry made one save in the first half for the Panthers.

Golf = Franklin, 144 @ Milford, 148 – Final 

– Franklin pulled out another tight win early on this season, this time besting Milford by four strokes. It’s the Panthers’ third win in four matches winning by five or fewer strokes. Jack Hagerty had another big performance for the Panthers, earning match medalist honors with a low round of 34 at Hopedale Country Club. Tyler O’Brien added a 35, Brendan Collins came in at 36, and Cam Labrie chipped in with a 39. For Milford, Nate Lawrence fired a round of 36, Jacob Hipolito and Anthony LaPierre each shot a 37, and Eric Farrell finished with a 38 on the day.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-08-22/

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Town of Franklin: Board Of Health Mtg - 09/07/22 (audio)

FM #839 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 839 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. One board member was remote, the remainder of the Board and all Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor training room. As one member was remote all votes were via roll call.

The meeting runs about 31 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Sep 7, 2022.

Audio link => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-839-town-of-franklin-board-of-health-mtg-09-07-22

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Agenda document ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/boh_agenda_09072022_0.pdf  

My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v4uwbJtWSPitzWXrTwjWU9X7UBbHicH4/view?usp=sharing 

Franklin Observer reporting on same meeting ->

https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/120640/board-health-meets-new-regional-inspector

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

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Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - Sep 7, 2022 - 5 PM

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Sep 9, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:30 am Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer

9:00 am Frank Presents: Keith Carreiro

10:00 am Physician Focus: Straight Talk on Pain Medication

11:00 am Senior Connection: COVID Updates

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

6:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Keeping Students Safe

7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Bus-14

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

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

8:30 am It Takes A Village: Lifelong Learning

9:30 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep

11:30 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Mansfield 09-27-21

1:30 pm Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

3:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

6:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Beverly 11-04-21

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-25-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-25-22

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin Cultural Festival: Entertainment lined up to showcase cultural diversity on the Town Common Saturday

The 2nd Annual Cultural Festival "Community Unity" in addition to featuring food trucks, a beer & wine garden, artisan vendors, nonprofit alley also showcases a variety of entertainment on the Franklin Town Common.

The entertainment line up:

12:00pm - Main Stage: FHS Theatre Company performs "Cinderella Medley"

12:45pm - Main Stage: Onot Isreali Dance Troupe

1:30pm - Main Stage: Ron Reid's Sunsteel Quartet

2:45pm - Main Stage: Indian Wedding Showcase

3:45pm - Main Stage: She Grooves 

4:30pm - Main Stage: Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra

Order your Festival t-shirts ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/get-your-pre-order-in-for-franklin.html

Living Statues make appearance -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/living-statues-to-make-appearance-at.html

Festival map of Town Common -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/franklin-cultural-festival-map-of.html

Recommended Parking for the Festival ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/franklin-cultural-festival-parking-map.html

Franklin Cultural Festival: Entertainment lined up to showcase cultural diversity on the Town Common Saturday

Town Council - Sep 7, 2022 - video replay available via YouTube

The video replay of the Franklin Town Council meeting of Sep 7, 2022 is available

Video link -> https://youtu.be/2rg4JCAXD-M

The agenda and released documents for this meeting can be found ->

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_7_2022_town_council_agenda.pdf

2022 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview - Franklin

HockomockSports.com has published its outlook for the Girls Soccer teams for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS outlook and link to the full Hockomock League outlook below.

FRANKLIN

2021 Record: 14-2-2 (Kelley-Rex champion)

2021 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 16

Coach: Tom Geysen

In 2021, under interim coach Jodi Klein, Franklin continued its success in the Kelley-Rex winning a second straight league title. Head coach Tom Geysen is back on the sidelines this fall and the Panthers have a lineup loaded with experience that looks ready to make a challenge for a three-peat.

Defense has long been a strength for the program and last year was no different. The Panthers allowed only 11 goals in 18 matches and bring back one of the league’s top center back pairings. Senior Norah Anderson is a four-year starter in defense and she will be partnered by junior Maddie Horton, who had a breakout sophomore campaign. Junior Rachel Welch will be back in goal behind them and has proven to be one of the league’s top shot-stoppers. Junior Lily Deforge is a versatile player who can also help out at the back.

The Franklin attack took a big step forward last year. Junior Anya Zub moved from the wing to center forward and the reigning HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year put together a 20-goal season. Sophomore Kelly O’Connor was a breakout star on the wing who could take over a game. There were a few graduations in the midfield, but seniors Bridget Leo and Avery Greco can control the game in the center of the pitch and create scoring chances for the forward group.

“They have worked incredibly hard all year and done all the things necessary for success,” Geysen said. “All that is left is putting it all together on the field.”

Continue reading the full girls soccer preview online ->

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-girls-soccer-preview/

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2022 Hockomock League Boys Soccer Preview - Franklin

HockomockSports.com has published its outlook for the Boys Soccer teams for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS outlook and link to the full Hockomock League outlook below.

FRANKLIN

2021 Record: 11-5-4

Head Coach: Fran Bositis

Franklin will be looking to replicate its success from last year after the Panthers came just three points shy of the division title and earned a win in the state tournament.

The Panthers didn’t graduate a huge senior class but they did lose some key pieces like HockomockSports Best XI selection Terry O’Neill in midfield and Second XI selection Aidan Griffith on defense. But there is plenty of talent back all over the pitch for the Franklin, who will certainly be in the mix for the Kelley-Rex crown this year. Franklin’s four captains are spread throughout the field with Best XI selection Rex Cinelli back at center back, Will Kryzak up front, Trey Lovell in the middle of the pitch, and Griffin Tolonen in net.

Cinelli is coming off a very strong sophomore campaign and will join forces with Will Klawson to anchor the back line, which has impressed so far this preseason. Lovell will partner with Noah Cain at center mid to help the Panthers transition from the back, and orchestrate the offense. Juniors Hansy Jacques and Andrew O’Neill will provide depth alongside Kryzak up front. Michael Fernandez Martin, Garrett Scagliarini, and Matt Honekamp are new names to keep an eye on.

“It’s still early but our athletes are working hard and I know that we are all excited for the upcoming season,” said Hall of Fame head coach Fran Bositis. “We are looking forward to the challenge of competing in the Hockomock League.”

Continue reading the full boys soccer preview online ->

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-boys-soccer-preview/

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FHS volleyball and boys soccer post wins on Weds; golf team posts 2 wins

HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022. We share the FHS results here and provide the link to the full set below. 

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Xaverian, 0 – Final 

– Connor Brown had a dream start to his senior season, scoring both goals for the Panthers and putting in a strong performance all game long. Junior Andrew O’Neill registered an assist on the second goal for the Panthers.

Volleyball = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 
For a photo gallery from the game visit ->  https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Fall-2022/Franklin-Oliver-Ames-Volleyball-09-07-22/

Golf = Franklin, 151 @ North Attleboro, 152 – Final 

– Franklin grabbed a pair of wins on the day, including a one-stroke win over North Attleboro in a huge division showdown. Tyler O’Brien hit back-to-back birdies on the final two holes to finish with a team-low round of 36 for the Panthers. Jack Hagerty and Brendan Collins both fired a 38 and CJ Steel and Liam Lewandowski both came in at 39 for the day. North Attleboro’s Tyson Laviano was the match medalist with a low-round of 35 at Wentworth Hills. Caiden Albergio added a 38 and Jordan Paradis shot a 39 for North.

Taunton, 184 vs. Franklin, 151 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-07-22/

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Franklin Downtown Partnership schedules 19th Annual Harvest Festival for October 1

Franklin Downtown Partnership’s 19th annual Harvest Festival will be held in downtown Franklin Saturday, October 1, with a rain date of October 2, from noon to 5 PM. 

The Festival will encompass the areas of Main Street, Dean Avenue, West Central Street, and Depot Street, as well as the large parking area behind Rockland Bank. 

There will be more than 160 vendor booths, in addition to entertainment, foods, kids’ activities, balloon art, specials from downtown merchants, and artwork and crafts.

Visit the Franklin Downtown Partnership page ->   https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Franklin Downtown Partnership schedules 19th Annual Harvest Festival for October 1

2022 Hockomock Football: Players to Watch on Offense - FHS' Davis

HockomockSports.com has published its listing of Football Offense Players to Watch for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS athlete and link to the full listing below.

LUKE DAVIS, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin had one of the most dynamic offenses in the state last year but one of the only skill players back this year is senior Luke Davis. Although his stats weren’t among the league leaders, he was a vital piece to Franklin’s passing game and a reliable target for quarterback Jared Arone. Now Davis will be one of the Panthers’ primary pass catchers and among the most seasoned receivers in the league. He will also be working with a new quarterback as Jase Lyons takes over. We’ve seen Davis line up all over the field in the past two seasons, going over the middle from the slot or taking corners one-on-one down the sideline. Wherever he lines up this year, he will be a handful for opposing defenses and someone they will certainly need to game plan for. If he gets single coverage on the outside, you can expect him to win a lot of those battles.

For the full listing of  Football Offense players to watch in the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-offense/

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4th Annual Cornhole Tournament scheduled for Sep 17, 2022 by Franklin Odd Fellows

On September 17, 2022, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer from 1 to 6:00 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.   This will be a fundraiser event with profits going to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.  

Teams will consist of two players each with a registration cost of $20 per person.  Team pre-registration and pre-payment is encouraged, but not necessary to be able to participate.  The formatting of the tournament will be a blind draw for round robin play to establish seeding for a Double Elimination Tournament.

Last year’s event went very well, but we only had 10 teams and we want to do better this year.  Get your teams together and register today!  Teams registering at the door on the day of the tournament will be integrated into event as long as there is space and boards available. 

The Sportsman Club will provide a cash bar for refreshments, a music system playing your favorite tunes, and wide screen TV for the sporting fans to keep abreast of the Sox and Patriots.  The Odd Fellows will provide a light lunch at 2:00 PM.  Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for the use of their facility for this event.

 

Register and prepay at:   https://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2022/ 

Schedule to get your flu shot at the Franklin Senior Center Oct 12

The Franklin Senior Center will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic on October 12 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Registration link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin

Schedule to get your flu shot at the Franklin Senior Center Oct 12

Franklin Health Tip: September is Food Safety Month

September is Food Safety Month. 

Follow four steps to prevent food poisoning: Clean, Separate, Cook, & Chill. 

Learn more: cdc.gov/foodsafety/education-month.html

Franklin Health Tip:  September is Food Safety Month