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The basketball coaches of district 7-4A have released the All District basketball team for the 2025-26 season. Franklinton's Demarcus Magee, a senior, was named to the First Team. Senior Luke Bourgeois and junior Jayden Burkhalter were named to the Honorable Mention.
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The Franklinton Demons baseball team defeated the formerly undefeated Bogalusa Lumberjacks 16-1 in the opening game of the Franklinton baseball tournament last Thursday.
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The Pine Raiders baseball team defeated the 5A Slidell Tigers last Friday 8-1 in a non-district game.
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Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 84°F
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Feels Like: 73°F
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