5-08-2024 3:51pm

Franklin High Recognizes Winter Team Achievements

Alan Earls Editor

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis are pleased to announce that Franklin High School’s athletic teams recently completed a successful 2023-24 winter athletics season.

“All of our winter athletes have shown grit and determination this season, putting countless hours of work into their sports every week,” Athletic Director Ellis said. “I am extremely proud of all of our teams, and wish to congratulate every athlete on a successful winter season. I’d also like to thank all the students and community members who have supported our student-athletes throughout the season.”

Boys Basketball

Record: 25-2
State Finalist Division 1 Boys Basketball MIAA State Tournament
Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions
Hockomock League MVP: Sean O’Leary
Hockomock League All-Stars: Caden Sullivan, Bradley Herndon, Henry Digiorgio
Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Andrew O'Neill
Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Sean O’Leary
Boston Globe Division 1 Coach of the Year: Coach CJ Neely
Head Coach: CJ Neely

Girls Basketball

Record 10-11
Hockomock League All-Stars: Sasah Tracey, Choloe Fales
The team qualified for the Division 1 MIAA State Tournament
Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Olena Malymina
Head Coach: John Leighton

Cheer

Nationals Divisional Winners and Grand Champions
Hockomock League Champions
MSAA Division 1 Regional Champions
MSAA Division 1 State Champions
Head Coach: Doni Akers

Boys Ice Hockey

Record 15-9
Hockomock League Kelly Rex Co-Champions
MIAA Division 1 State Tournament Elite 8 Round
Hockomock League MVP: Ben Paterson
Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Ben Paterson
Hockomock All-Stars/MetroWest All-Stars: Anthony Lampasona, Dylan McEvoy, Logan Marchand
Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Dan Dacey
Head Coach: Chris Spillane

Wrestling

Record 13-15-1
The team placed third at the MIAA Division 1 West Sectionals
The team placed third at the Hockomock League Tournament
Two team members recognized as Division 1 West Sectional Champions: Riley Carlucci and Jack Rosenberger
Hockomock All-Stars: Riley Carlucci and Jack Sauer
Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Wayland O'Connell
Head Coach: Carmine Colace

Boys Indoor Track

Record 5-0
Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions
Hockomock League All-Stars: Quinn Hardt and Jonathan Pink
Hardt also came in fourth in the state pentathlon and qualified for the New Balance Nationals meet for the 55m hurdles
The 4x200m relay squad and shuttle hurdle relay also qualified for the Nationals meet in Boston
Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Sephon Reed, Theo Yetman, Bryce Dragsbaek
Head Coach: Nick Bailey

Girls Swim

Record 5-0
Hockomock Meet Champions
Hockomock League Kelly Rex Champions
The team placed third at the MIAA Division 1 South Sectionals
Hockomock All-Stars: Harika Birali, Christine Tang, Emma Ferreria, Sydney Bourgeois, Ashley Desroches, Caroline Clifford, Keegan Wright
Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Ava Pecora
Head Coach: Jessica Pridham

Boys Swim

Record 2-3
Hockomock All-Star Honorable Mention: Oliver McCarthy
Head Coach: Jessica Pridham

Girls Indoor Track

Hockomock League Kelley-Rex Division Champions
Hockomock League Meet Champions
Hockomock League All Stars: Sarah Dumas, Gwen Holland, Sophia Cuneo, Ella Chandaria, Liz Hopkins, Lily DeForge
Hockomock League MVP: Sarah Dumas
Hockomock League Honorable Mention: Darby Nicholson, Olivia Costa
MSTCA Division 1 Relay Champions
New Balance All-American: Sarah Dumas
MIAA Divisional Champions: Sarah Dumas (Hurdles), Lily DeForge (Shot Put)
Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Sarah Dumas
Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team: Lily Deforge
MSTCA Indoor Track Coach of the Year: Coach Paul Trovato
Head Coach: Paul Trovato