Franklin 31, Diboll 14Area PlayoffsThursday, Nov. 21, 2024 By Douglas Pils TOMBALL – Franklin needed something from all three phases to secure a 31-14 area round playoff victory over Diboll last Thursday at Tomball ISD Stadium. Senior running back Jayden Jackson led the way with 165 rushing yards on 21 tough carries, but the offense only produced 294 yards and … [Read more...] about Franklin toughs out 31-14 area-round victory over Diboll
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Franklin honors Hedrick with dominating playoff victory
Franklin 48, Hallettsville 6Bi-district PlayoffsThursday, Nov. 14, 2024 By Douglas Pils WALLER – The start of Mark Fannin’s head coaching career ranks among the best in Texas high school history. It’s hard to top Franklin’s four trips to a Class 3A state final with two championships in four seasons. Fannin defers credit for a lot of reasons, but the biggest might … [Read more...] about Franklin honors Hedrick with dominating playoff victory
Sidelines with Nash: Why we do what we do
By Douglas PilsOct. 13, 2024 TROY, Texas -- Watching Nash Pils’ photography journey allows me to see so many things. The best of those are reactions and smiles Nash captures with his images. I think the joy he brings out has a lot to do with how he connects with people. Our hope is that photography can be something he relies on as a career as he gets older. We have no … [Read more...] about Sidelines with Nash: Why we do what we do
Third title slips away, but Franklin seniors leave great legacy
State final: Malakoff 14, Franklin 7 By Douglas Pils ARLINGTON – The scoreboard showed Malakoff 14, Franklin 7 as the last seconds slipped away in the Class 3A, Division I state championship game on Dec. 14 at AT&T Stadium. Franklin’s dream of three straight titles ended and the finality left several Lions in anguish on the stadium turf while the Tigers … [Read more...] about Third title slips away, but Franklin seniors leave great legacy
Franklin flies high to fourth straight Class 3A final
State semifinal: Franklin 52, Edna 14 By Douglas Pils CYPRESS – The "Kings of Class 3A" have earned a shot at a third straight title, joining just 16 other schools in Texas high school football history to advance to four straight state championship games. Franklin (14-1) rolled over Edna 52-14 in the Class 3A, Division I state semifinals on Dec. 7, setting up a match … [Read more...] about Franklin flies high to fourth straight Class 3A final
