Dec. 19, 2022 By Douglas Pils One question that went unasked last Thursday after Franklin won its second straight Class 3A state championship in Arlington had to do with a couple of houses in particular. LaTasha Richardson’s and Harold Jackson Jr.’s households must now find room for two sons’ Offensive MVP awards from a UIL state title game. Sophomore Jayden Jackson … [Read more...] about Jackson keeps Offensive MVP award in the family for Franklin
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#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 28, Waskom 14
Redemption Tour returns to AT&T Stadium after Franklin beats Waskom in state semifinal BY DOUGLAS PILS MESQUITE – The Franklin Lions’ reaction to bad plays brought out the very best in them in the Class 3A state semifinal on Dec. 10 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. Senior Bobby Washington put everything bad to rest when his 63-yard touchdown run and Malcolm Murphy’s … [Read more...] about Franklin 28, Waskom 14
Franklin 66, Poth 0
Lions roll to second straight Region IV-3A title with another shutout By DOUGLAS PILS (First published in the Franklin News Weekly) PFLUGERVILLE – Anyone worried about the Franklin Lions looking too far down the line hasn’t been paying attention. Faced with what was supposed to be their toughest opponent and some trash talk, the Lions let their play speak for itself … [Read more...] about Franklin 66, Poth 0
Franklin 60, Riesel 0
Brotherly bonds, some of it actual brothers, produce another playoff blowout for Lions By DOUGLAS PILS (First published in the Franklin News Weekly) BELTON – Coach Mark Fannin and his staff spend all year building bonds among the diverse group of guys playing football for the Franklin Lions so that when one player succeeds everyone supports that success. And … [Read more...] about Franklin 60, Riesel 0
