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Direction to the game: FHS-Sumner is my game of the week
By DAMON SMITH
Wed,10/01/25-5:34PM , 1,577 Reads
Game of the Week - Sumner (4-0) at Franklinton (3-1) This game was an absolute classic last season with the Demons edging out the Cowboys with a field goal in overtime for the Cowboys lone regular season loss. This season they are ranked #1 In class 3A and have circled this game on their schedule as their first big test.
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Dalton Freeman picks up yardage for the Demons. PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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FHS defeats Fontainebleau 41-20, to host Sumner on Thursday
By DAMON SMITH
Wed,10/01/25-5:29PM , 2,638 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team picked up a nice win over the Fontainebleau Bulldogs last Thursday on the road, moving their record to 3-1.
The Demons came out fast and easily won 41-20. Leading 41-6, the Demons pulled the starters and played the reserves for a large portion of the second half.
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FJHS defeats Pine, will play in parish jr. high championship
By DAMON SMITH
Wed,10/01/25-5:17PM , 457 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Falcons continued their dominant season last Tuesday evening, defeating the Pine Junior High Raiders in impressive fashion to remain undefeated at 7-0. With the victory, the Falcons secured their spot in the upcoming Washington Parish Junior High Championship game, set for October 7.
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Ricardo Burris crosses the goal line to score for FHS against Pine.

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Franklinton pulls away in 2nd half to defeat Pine
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,09/25/25-6:00PM , 3,508 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team defeated the Pine Raiders last Friday in Demon Stadium to take the Washington Parish championship. After a hard fought game that was tied midway of the third quarter, the Demons pulled away for a 29-14 victory.
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