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
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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
Franklin 63, Danbury 7
Franklin stays composed in bi-district rout By DOUGLAS PILS (First published in the Franklin News Weekly) WALLER – Few thought the Franklin Lions’ 2021 playoff debut would provide much of a challenge and the scoreboard proved that true with a 63-7 victory over the Danbury Panthers on Thursday, Nov.11. But the fourth-place team from District 14-3A put the Lions’ … [Read more...] about Franklin 63, Danbury 7
