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
Franklin avenges Lorena loss, heads back to state semifinal
Region Final: Franklin 49, Lorena 27 By Douglas Pils GEORGETOWN – In 2021, Franklin spent a year seeking redemption en route to the school’s first state football championship. In 2023, a shorter path has Franklin one win from a fourth straight trip to a Class 3A state title game at AT&T Stadium. The Lions’ 49-27 victory over Lorena in the Region … [Read more...] about Franklin avenges Lorena loss, heads back to state semifinal
Franklin earns shot at revenge against Lorena
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
