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Baseball Demons defeat Central and Hammond
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,03/07/24-2:02PM , 727 Reads
The Franklinton Demons baseball team had a good week last week as they won games against Central (5-3) and Hammond (10-1) while dropping decisions against Lutcher (14-10) and Ponchatoula (1-0).
Against Central the Demons fell behind 2-0 in the first inning as Central used an error and three singles to plate the runs.
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Rickken Burkhalter is shown pitching for the FHS Demons. PHOTO BY COURTNEY SCHILLING

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FHS Demons open 2024 season, split first 4 games
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,02/29/24-5:10PM , 1,198 Reads
The Franklinton Demons baseball team split their four games last week as they opened the 2024 season under their new head coach, Clay Tageant. Coach Clay Tageant is the son of long time FHS baseball coach, Jeff Tageant, who retired following last season.
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Avantez Brumfield goes up for two points as the Demons defeated Pearl River to close out the 2023-24 regular season. PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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FHS Demons head into playoffs vs Jennings
By DAMON SMITH
Wed,02/21/24-2:44PM , 709 Reads
The Franklinton Demons basketball team finished out their regular season with a nice win over district opponent Pearl River, 70-45. The Demons end their regular season with an 11-12 overall record and will qualify for the Division two non-select playoffs. Their first round game will be on the road this week vs Jennings.
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Pine defeats FJHS in softball action
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,02/15/24-3:45PM , 429 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Lady Falcons softball team fell to the Pine Lady Raiders last Thursday at home, 14-6.
The Lady Raiders scored three runs in the top of the first inning to take a 3-0 lead but the Lady Falcons did not score in their half of the inning to remain behind.
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