Franklin outhit Germantown, 11-9 but fell 9-6 in the losers' bracket of the TSSAA State Baseball Tournament Wednesday at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro.

The Rebels lost their opening game, 7-5, to Bearden.

Franklin High School vs Germantown HS
May 23, 2012 at Oakland HS (Mack Hawks Field)

At the direction of BOMA the section of this project generally referred to as being in the residential area (north of Independence Square) is to have a 3-lane cross section only except in front of Franklin High School where there will be a right-turn lane added to the school's side of the project. The commercial area from State Route 96 West to just north of Independence Square is to have a cross section of 4 lanes. Bicycle lanes (4 feet wide) along each side, sidewalks, street lighting and other required appurtenances are also a part of the cross section of the entire length of this project. In addition there are streetscape enhancement elements included for this project its entire length. Limits of construction are from Hwy. 96 to Mack Hatcher Parkway - approximately 7,500 LF.

Franklin fell to Knoxville Bearden 7-5, in the opening round of the state high school baseball tournament Tuesday at TSSAA Spring Fling in Murfreesboro.

A four-run outburst in the bottom of the fifth carried Bearden past the Rebels who fell into the losers' bracket.

Franklin plays Germantown at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oakland High School

Franklin High School vs Bearden High School
May 22, 2012 at Oakland High School (Mack Hawks Field)

A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teens injured in a golf cart crash Wednesday evening in Williamson County.

The accident happened just after 6 p.m. on Lake Valley Drive in the Legend's Ridge subdivision of Franklin.

The neighborhood is located on the corner of Hillsboro Road and South Berry's Chapel Road.

Police said the four teens were traveling down a hill in the golf cart when the vehicle's right tire blew, causing the driver to lose control.

The golf cart slammed into a brick encased mailbox before overturning and ejecting three of the teens.

The driver of the golf cart, 15-year-old Ryan Tropauer, was killed.

Two other 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries.

Tropauer was a freshman at Franklin High School.

Ninth grade Principal Shane Pantall called him an excellent student who loved music, skateboarding and playing the guitar.

To allow students time to grieve, the school cancelled end of course exams on Thursday and Friday.

Counselors were also on hand at the school.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Franklin police remind golf cart owners it is illegal to drive the vehicles on the public roadways.

---Courtesy WKRN

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the cutest of them all?

We'll find out April 14 at the Little Mr. and Miss Franklin Pageant.  This fundraising event is open to all children who are 3-6 years-old, as long as they are not yet in first grade.  The cost is $25 to register for the pageant; admission is $5.

Proceeds from the event will benefit multiple programs at Franklin High School.  From the graphic design students who created the posters to the culinary arts students who will be providing refreshments, many FHS students are actively involved in organizing this unique and exciting event.

Anyone wishing to register their child for the pageant can do so by filling out a REGISTRATION FORM.  In addition, the school is looking for businesses that are willing to SPONSOR the event.  For more information, contact Cathy Dennis at "> .

Members of the Franklin High School Marching Band got a big surprise March 5 when they received a $10,000 prize and a performance from the country music duo Thompson Square.

The students had been told they won $5,000 in a contest sponsored by Cricket Wireless Communications and 102.5 The Game, but it wasn't until Monday's check presentation that they learned that number had been doubled to $10,000.

As part of the contest, high school bands were asked to submit audio of their performances.  The Top 10 were posted on the radio station's website for people to vote for their favorite.  Franklin High won the contest by garnering the most votes.

The Grammy-nominated band Thompson Square helped sweeten the deal for students as they performed a few of their songs including I Got You, Glass and Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.  After their performance, the group posed for pictures with students and signed autographs. Officials say the money will be used to purchase equipment and to help with travel costs for students who want to compete in national events.

Representatives from Cricket Wireless Communications and 102.5 The Game present the Franklin High School Marching Band with a check for $5,000 for winning the Cricket MUVE Music Contest.  Shortly after this photo was taken, Cricket announced their plan to double the winnings to $10,000.

A group of local restaurant owners are joining forces to support culinary arts education at Franklin High School.  The local restaurateurs recently presented the school with a check for $3,000.  The money will support students as they pursue their dreams of a career in the restaurant and food service industry through the ProStart program.

Franklin High will join only a handful of high schools across the state in the ProStart program, which emphasizes culinary techniques and management skills as a way of providing real world educational opportunities.  ProStart is managed through the Tennessee Hospitality Education Foundation.

Andy Marshall, owner of Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant; Tom Loventhal, owner of Noshville Delicatessan; Jason McConnell, owner of the Red Pony, 5 South and Sol; and the Nashville Originals each pledged $750 to the school.

"We are so grateful for this generous support of our ProStart program," said WCS Career and Technical Education Coordinator Jackie Baggett.  "It's local community leaders like these that make engaged education a reality."

Franklin's girls soccer team finished the season undefeated, untied and unchallenged as the best team in the state.

The Lady Rebels claimed the TSSAA Class AAA State Girls Soccer Tournament championship Saturday afternoon in Chattanooga with an impressive 3-0 shutout of previously undefeated Farragut to cap a perfect 24-0 season.

Mackenzie Moore netted the ball on an assist from Lyndie Donegan at 37:10 in the first half for all the scoring Franklin would need.

Chesney White added two goals in the second half, the first at the 46:44 mark on an assist by Jessica Hiskey and the second at 68:38 unassisted.

The Lady Rebs outshot Farragut 12-6.

Keeper Emily Burchfield had three saves for the Lady Rebels while Farragut goalie had eight saves against the relentless Franklin attack.

SHOTS: Franklin - 12; Farragut - 6.
SAVES: Franklin - 3 (Emily Burchfield); Farragut - 8 (Katy Hill).
FOULS: Franklin - 11; Farragut - 10.
CORNER KICKS: Franklin - 6; Farragut - 4.
GOALS: Franklin - Mackenzie Moore (37:10, Assist - Lyndie Donegan); Franklin - Chesney White (46:44, Assist - Jessica Hiskey); Franklin - Chesney White (68:38, Unassisted).
RECORDS: Franklin (24-0); Farragut (22-1-2).

Franklin hammered Soddy Daisy, 7-1, to sweep into the finals of the TSSAA Class AAA Girls State Soccer Tournament last night in Chattanooga.

Franklin's impressive win, the only blowout of the tournament, sets up a battle of unbeatens as it faces Farragut that made the finals by knocking off two-time defending champion Houston, 3-2, in a shootout.

The Rebel girls are a perfect 23-0 for the year; Farragut 22-0-2.

The finals will be Saturday at 12:30 at GPS.

Also in the state soccer tournament, BGA opens play in the Division II Class AA competition against once beaten St. Agnes with the winner advancing to Saturday's 5:30 finals of the four-team bracket.

Franklin quickly got out on Soddy-Daisy as Chesney White netted her first of two goals after 4:50 of play on an assist from Lyndie Donegan. Donegan pushed the lead to 2-0 with her first of two goals unassisted at 30:51, effectively sealing the win.

Donegan's second unassisted goal at 38:05 set the halftime score at 3-0 for Franklin.

Franklin added scores in the second half by Lisa Harbin on assist by Morgan Key-Adams, White (assist Mackenzie Moore), Liza Harbin (Josie Deere) and Deere (Ally Coady).

Soddy-Daisy scored its lone goal, down 6-0, at 76:28 with Summer Lanter netting the ball on an assist by Hannah Wyatt.

SHOTS: Soddy-Daisy - 2; Franklin - 24.
SAVES: Soddy-Daisy - 9 (Haley Myers); Franklin - 0 (Emily Burchfield).
FOULS: Soddy-Daisy - 1; Franklin - 1.
CORNER KICKS: Soddy-Daisy - 6; Franklin - 7.
GOALS: Franklin - Chesney White (4:50, Assist - Lyndie Donegan); Franklin - Lyndie Donegan (30:51, Unassisted); Franklin - Lyndie Donegan (38:05, Unassisted); Franklin - Liza Harbin (53:03, Assist - Morgan Key-Adams); Franklin - Chesney White (55:33, Assist - Mackenzie Moore); Franklin - Liza Harbin (75:57, Assist - Josie Deere); Soddy-Daisy - Summer Lanter (76:28, Assist - Hannah Wyatt); Franklin - Josie Deere (78:49, Assist - Ally Coady).
RECORDS: Soddy-Daisy (21-3-2); Franklin (23-0).

Franklin surged in the second half to knock out Bearden, 2-0, in the opening round of the TSSAA Class AAA Girsl State Soccer Tournament Wednesday evening in Chattanooga.

Chesney White's unassisted goal at 48:12 broke a scoreless tie and locked up Franklin's win and sent the Rebel girls into Thursday's semi-finals at 6 p.m. against Soddy Daisy, a 2-0 winner over Collierville. The winner of that match advances to Saturday's 12:30 finals.

Morgan Keys-Adams gave Franklin an insurance goal at 71:32 to account for the match's scoring.

Despite the late score, Franklin had kept pressure on Bearden, outshooting the Knox County team 19-5. Emily Buchfield had three saves for Franklin.

SHOTS: Bearden - 5; Franklin - 19.
SAVES: Bearden - 8 (Katie Cottrell); Franklin - 3 (Emily Burchfield).
FOULS: Bearden - 7; Franklin - 9.
CORNER KICKS: Bearden - 1; Franklin - 4.
GOALS: Franklin - Chesney White (48:12, Unassisted); Franklin - Morgan Keys-Adams (71:32, Unassisted).