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The FHS offense lines up against Covington in Friday night's close game.

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FHS falls to Covington in close game, will face Pine Friday
By DAMON SMITH
Tue,09/16/25-5:31PM , 3,197 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team suffered a heartbreaking loss last Friday on the road at Covington. The Demons are now 1-1 on the season with a big game coming up Friday against Pine in Demon Stadium. The Raiders are 2-0 on the season with a big win over Independence last week.
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Kentwood-Sumner is the game of the week
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,09/11/25-5:59PM , 1,735 Reads
Game of the Week - Kentwood (0-1) at Sumner (1-0) This is a rivalry that often gets overlooked when you consider the other rivalries in Tangipahoa parish. These teams are close in distance and the players and students know each other well.
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FHS’s Demontre Taylor knocks the ball loose and forces an Amite turnover. See additional game photos in this week's edition of The Era-Leader.

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Big win: FHS defeats Amite 36-12 in season opener
By DAMON SMITH
Tue,09/09/25-5:27PM , 2,465 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team opened their regular season with a huge win over the Amite Warriors Friday night in Amite. The 36-12 win puts the FHS record at 1-0 on the young season.
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Pine Raiders looked impressive as they ran over St. Thomas with a 37-14 win
By DAMON SMITH
Tue,09/09/25-5:23PM , 1,404 Reads
The Pine Raiders kicked off their 2025 football season in impressive fashion with a convincing 37-14 victory over the St. Thomas Aquinas Falcons on Thursday evening.
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