Regional semifinal: Franklin 52, Academy 27 By Douglas Pils TOMBALL – Something clicked when Franklin lost its 39-game win streak on the last play against Lorena on Oct. 20, and now the Lions have a shot at redemption. It’s hard to say a two-time defending state champion needed motivation, but it has been found in the five weeks since that happened. Franklin … [Read more...] about Franklin earns shot at revenge against Lorena
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Franklin keeps rolling with complete victory over Shepherd
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
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
#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
