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Top Row L-R. Sr Preston Jarrell, Sr Zeke Buford, Sr Maddox Magee and Sr Bubby Bryant Bottom Row L-R. Jr Alex Brock, So Rayden Rayburn, Sr Trey Champagne, Sr Cam Seal, Sr Russell Wilson, Sr Brody Estave, Sr Leroy Bruce and Sr JP Brumfield PHOTO BY COURTNEY SCHILLING

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Bowling Green players capture MAIS 4-AAAA District honors
Thu,12/05/24-6:10PM , 273 Reads
The 2024 Bowling Green Buccaneers capped off a remarkable season by dominating the MAIS District 4-AAAA, showcasing exceptional talent and determination. The Buccaneers not only secured the 2024 MAIS 4-AAAA District Championship but also earned individual accolades for their standout players and coaches.
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Sy Austin pushes his way across the goal line with the help of his offensive teammates to score for FHS in the Lakeshore game. PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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FHS moves into state semifinals with win over Lakeshore
By DAMON SMITH
Tue,12/03/24-3:39PM , 2,633 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team continues on the road through the playoffs as they defeated a tough Lakeshore Titans team 41-40 last Friday night. The win moves the Demons’ record to 11-1 and they will host the #5 seeded Iowa Yellowjackets this week in Demon Stadium in the Division II state semi-finals at 7 pm Friday (Dec. 6).
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Fan support really helped FHS, Bowling Green, and Pine with their successful 2024 seasons
Mon,12/02/24-1:46PM , 2,039 Reads
When the Franklinton Demons take on Iowa this Friday in the semifinals of the 2024 LHSAA Division II football playoffs, plenty of fans will be reminded of another semifinal game 14 years earlier.
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FHS moves on to state semi-finals: Pine falls to St James
Fri,11/29/24-10:20PM , 853 Reads
Franklinton moves into the semifinals of the state high school Division II football playoffs with Friday night's victory over Lakeshore. In a very close game, the Demons won 41 to 40. Franklinton will now face Iowa High School in the semi finals. Iowa defeated Franklin Parish to move into the semi-finals.
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