By Douglas PilsFor the Franklin News Weekly WALLER – The Franklin Lions’ fourth playoff journey with Mark Fannin as head coach started with a dominating 50-22 victory over Hallettsville on Friday at Waller ISD Stadium. That sets up the Lions’ area-round clash against Shepherd at 7 p.m. Friday at Berton A. Yates Stadium in Willis. Two strong character traits shined … [Read more...] about Hungry Franklin takes down Hallettsville
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Back-to-back: Franklin wins second title on last-second field goal
State final, Dec. 15, 2022Franklin 17, Brock 14 By Douglas Pils ARLINGTON – So many things went right to set up Cort Lowry’s 20-yard field goal to give the Franklin Lions the Class 3A, Division I state championship over the Brock Eagles as time expired Thursday at AT&T Stadium. As always, Franklin’s pair of 2,000-yard rushers in senior Bryson Washington and … [Read more...] about Back-to-back: Franklin wins second title on last-second field goal
Washington’s last-minute touchdown puts Franklin back in state semifinals
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
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
