Tag: Franklin

Strong start fuels PCA past Franklin

By: Stefan Duncan

DOVER, NH – Portsmouth Christian Academy defeated Franklin 63-54 on Friday night at home, securing their second win of the season.

The Golden Tornadoes couldn’t stop the Eagle’s momentum after PCA opened up the game with a 25-7 first quarter.

The Eagles had three high scorers on the night as Cai Summers netted 24 points, Zealand Marquis had 17 and Zack Beal with 12. Nate Holmes poured in a game-high 28 points for the Golden Tornadoes, followed by Harrison Kaplan with 13.

With the win Portsmouth Christian moves onto 2-2 while Franklin falls to 2-3.

Check out the full gallery by Michael Griffin…

Franklin Men at PCA (12-20-24) - Michael Griffin
Franklin Men at PCA (12-20-24) – Michael Griffin
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PCA hands Franklin first loss of the season

By: Stefan Duncan

DOVER, NH – Portsmouth Christian defended its home court on Friday night securing a 53-30 win against Franklin.

The Eagles were led by Ava Buchanan (21 points), followed by Jaela Stockbower with 11. Kourtney Kaplan of Franklin had a night putting up 24 points in the loss for the Golden Tornadoes.

Portsmouth Christian takes home their third win of the season now standing 3-1. Franklin takes their first loss of the year, now standing 4-1.

Check out the full photo gallery by Michael Griffin…

Franklin Girls at PCA (12-20-24) - Michael Griffin
Franklin Girls at PCA (12-20-24) – Michael Griffin
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Hinsdale pulls away from Franklin

HINSDALE, NH – Hinsdale led by just three at the half, but used a strong second half to pull away from visiting Franklin, 59-44, on Friday night.

The Pacers were paced by 21 points from Chris Colon, while Connor Dixon and John Winter netted 14 points apiece. Harrison Kaplan led the Golden Tornadoes with 17 points and Nathan Holmes added 14.

With the win, Hinsdale improves to 3-0 on the season. Franklin falls to 1-2 with the loss.

Check out the full photo gallery by Jess Marie…

Franklin Boys at Hinsdale (12.13.2024) - JESS MARIE
Franklin Boys at Hinsdale (12.13.2024) – JESS MARIE
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Franklin christens new digs with big win over Mount Royal

By: KJ Cardinal

FRANKLIN, NH – Playing the first game in the newly renovated Franklin High School gym since 1991, the Golden Tornadoes wasted no time making themselves at home as FHS poured in 30 first-quarter points and rolled to a 64-31 victory over Mount Royal Academy on Friday night.

Nathan Holmes netted 11 points in the opening stanza alone, 15 in the game, to pace Franklin while Harrison Kaplan (15) and Matt Carlsen (11) chipped in with double-digits as well.

The Knights were led by 10 points from 8th-grader Chad Hemmingway.

Next up, Franklin hosts Moultonborough at 6:00 PM, while Mount Royal is at Holy Family at Tuesday at 6:30 PM.

Check out the full photo gallery of the action by Chris Laclair of Chris Clicks Photography…

MRA Boys at Franklin (12.6.2024) - Chris LaClair
MRA Boys at Franklin (12.6.2024) – Chris LaClair
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NHIAA preseason heats up

By: KJ Cardinal

Just like the unseasonably warm weather, the 2024-25 NHIAA season is beginning to heat up as well.

Yesterday marked the first practice date for Division IV squads with many holding tryouts around the state. D-III follows suit next week (Nov. 25) with D-I & D-II just seven days later as well (Dec. 2).

The D-IV season official tips off with 2024-25 opening night being held on Friday, Dec. 6, while Divisions I, II & III throw it up on Dec. 13.

Before we get to the regular-season slate, however, there are six official NHIAA sanctioned preseason jamborees on the docket. Check out the events below as this will be your first chance to see these squads in action…

DATEGENDEREVENTHOSTPARTICIPANTS
December 1GirlsPreseason Basketball JamboreeLin-WoodHoly Family, Concord Christian, Franklin, Lin-Wood
December 3BoysNewfound InvitationalNewfoundInter-Lakes, Winnisquam, Laconia, Plymouth, White Mountains, Newfound
December 7BoysBelmont Boys Basketball Preseason JamboreeBelmontMascoma, Monadnock, Newport, Belmont
December 7BoysPinkerton Basketball JamboreePinkertonCentral Catholic, Malden Catholic, Salem, Greater Lawrence Tech, Pinkerton
December 7GirlsPreseason JamboreeKennettWhite Mountains, Inter-Lakes, Berlin, Fryeburg, Kingswood, Plymouth, Gilford, Laconia, Prospect Mountain, Moultonborough, Littleton, Kennett
December 7BoysNH Sports Page Basketball JamboreeLondonderryNashua South, Kearsarge, Pelham, St. Thomas, Pinkerton, Windham, Trinity, Bow, Portsmouth, Pembroke, Londonderry

Wilton-Lyndeborough closes out Franklin in first round

Sixth-seeded Wilton-Lyndeborough led by just three points entering the final frame in Tuesday night’s first round game versus #11 Franklin, but the Warriors outscored the Golden Tornadoes 18-11 over the final eight minutes to advance to the quarterfinals of the NHIAA Division IV state tournament, 55-45.

Wilton will take on #3 Newmarket in quarterfinal play on Friday night.

Adri Bausha poured in a game-high 28 points for the Warriors to lead all scorers, while Franklin was led by 16 points from Kourtney Kaplan and 14 from Lilly Cornell.

Check out the full photo gallery by Betsy Hansen…

Farmington downs Franklin, ends regular season 15-3

Farmington held Franklin to just two 2nd-quarter points and then poured in 23 points in the 3rd to roll to a 57-38 victory on Friday night.

The Tigers were led by 14 points from Shawn Murphy and 11 from Demery Hadges. Zeke McCoy led all scorers with 19 points for the Golden Tornadoes.

Farmington finishes the regular-season with a 15-3 record and currently sits 4th in the Division IV standings. Franklin snaps its three-game win streak and falls to 11-6.

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Fast start fuels Farmington past Franklin

Farmington poured in 22 first-quarter points and ran past Franklin, 53-32, on Friday night.

The Tigers led 33-22 at the break and then held the Golden Tornadoes to just two 3rd-quarter points to blow the game open.

Farmington was led by a game-high 19 points from Madi Ricker, while Kourtney Kaplan paced Franklin with 18.

With the win, the Tigers close out the regular season with a 13-5 mark and currently sits in fifth place in the Division IV standings. The Golden Tornadoes fall to 10-7 and end their regular season on Tuesday versus Holy Family.

Check out the full gallery of the action by KJ Cardinal…