Region final, Dec. 2, 2022Franklin 24, Columbus 21 By Douglas PilsStory originally ran in the Franklin News Weekly TOMBALL – Emotions displayed by Bryson Washington and Jayden Jackson ran as strong as their legs moved on Friday at Tomball ISD Stadium. The two backs and defenders left so much on the field it’s a wonder they were still hydrated enough to produce … [Read more...] about Washington’s last-minute touchdown puts Franklin back in state semifinals
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Franklin sets up Columbus showdown in rainy win over Hitchcock
Regional Semifinal, Nov. 25, 2022Franklin 53, Hitchcock 18 By Douglas PilsStory originally ran in the Franklin News Weekly SHENANDOAH – The Franklin Lions earned a trip to their third straight regional final with a physically dominating 53-18 victory over Hitchcock on a rain-soaked Friday at Woodforest Bank Stadium. After 29 straight victories and 41 in the past 42 … [Read more...] about Franklin sets up Columbus showdown in rainy win over Hitchcock
Avoiding panic after halftime deficit spurs Lions to dominating win
Area, Nov. 17, 2022Franklin 32, Anahuac 7 By Douglas PilsStory originally ran in the Franklin News Weekly WALLER – What started out as a slugfest between Franklin and Anahuac in the area playoff round turned into another showcase for the Lions’ defense and Bryson Washington’s ability to deliver knockout blows. After trailing 7-6 at halftime, the Lions (12-0) … [Read more...] about Avoiding panic after halftime deficit spurs Lions to dominating win
Lions open playoffs with efficient victory over Brahmas
Bi-District, Nov. 10, 2022: Franklin 33, Hallettsville 7 By Douglas PilsStory originally ran in the Franklin News Weekly WALLER – The Franklin Lions entered the playoffs on a 26-game winning streak and high hopes of winning a second straight Class 3A state championship. They opened that chase with a 33-7 bi-district victory over Hallettsville, the fourth-place … [Read more...] about Lions open playoffs with efficient victory over Brahmas
#Finished164: Franklin wins first state title
Franklin finishes off Gunter for Class 3A-II crown BY DOUGLAS PILS ARLINGTON – Locked in an epic battle and tied with about 14 minutes left in the state championship game, the Franklin Lions turned to their toughest and meanest to make the 164-mile trip to AT&T Stadium a glorious journey. Senior Malcolm Murphy finished off the Gunter Tigers with … [Read more...] about #Finished164: Franklin wins first state title
