First round of Athletic Hall of Fame inductees honored at Friday’s game.

Before the homecoming game against East Henderson, the track at the Panther Pit was lined with Franklin High School legends. Last year the FHS Athletic Booster Club took nominations from the public and then narrowed down the search to six inductees, who each embody the pride and dedication it takes to be a Panther. Those individuals were honored as the first round of inductees to Franklin's Athletic Hall of Fame.

The first honoree was not only recognized for his accomplishments as an athlete at Franklin High School, but was honored for his contributions to athletics on the collegiate level.

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This Week In Sports:

Football - Panther lost their homecoming game to East Henderson, 26-13, taking their record to 6-3.

Golf - The girl’s golf team placed third in the WNCAC conference tournament. All three girls will advance to play in 3A West Regionals Monday, Oct. 22, at Etowah Valley Country Club.

Erin Campbell made All Conference Team, placing 6th in the conference. Erin went from a 9-hole average of 47.5 to an 18 hole average of 88. Keirsten Hedden placed 9th. Keirsten went from a 9-hole average of 51.63 to an 18-hole average of 96. Sydney Pierce placed 12th. Sydney went from a 9-hole average of 51.11 to an 18 hole average of 97.4.

Cross country team finishes well at Enloe Farm

The Franklin Cross Country boys’ team won over Tuscola, Christ School, Pisgah, Rabun Gap, Asheville Trailblazers, and North Henderson at last Wednesday’s meet at Enloe Farm.

Harrison Conner came in third overall with a time of 19:02. Coulter Hall finished fourth with a time of 19:07 and Devin Pilkerton finished fifth with a time of 19:08. The top two runners were from Brevard, Tommy Connell (18:09) and Josh Tourtellotte (18:10).

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Battle of Cowee Mountain rages as players sign up.

Former Franklin and Smoky Mountain High School students will take to the gridiron Dec. 8 for the first-ever fundraising alumni football game. Historically deemed “The Battle of Cowee Mountain,” the ageold rivalry will raise money for both schools.

Mike Murphy and John Owen have organized the game as team coordinators for the organization’s Alumni Football USA (AFUSA). Murphy said the goal of the game is to raise funds for both schools while giving former players the chance to reconnect on the football field.

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