By Douglas Pils WILLIS – It took 16 seconds to realize that the Franklin Lions weren’t going to let the Shepherd Pirates surprise anyone else. That’s how much time had elapsed when senior Devyn Hidrogo finished a 58-yard sprint to the end zone on the first play, setting off a 50-16 rout of a Pirates team coming off its first playoff win since 1967. The … [Read more...] about Franklin keeps rolling with complete victory over Shepherd
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Hungry Franklin takes down Hallettsville
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
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
Franklin goes airborne to earn third straight berth in state title game
State semifinal, Dec. 8, 2022Franklin 43, Edna 13 By Douglas Pils KATY – The Franklin Lions took to the air to secure their third straight trip to AT&T Stadium to play for a Class 3A state championship. As strange as that sounds, it’s true. The Slot-T experts scored three of their six touchdowns via the pass in a 41-13 victory over Edna on Thursday to set … [Read more...] about Franklin goes airborne to earn third straight berth in state title game
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
