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