Category: Franklin
Venango Technology Center Open House Set for Thursday
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Venango Technology Center will host an open house on Thursday, October 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sarah Gilbert: Inspiring Music Teacher and Community Treasure
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – My wife and I moved our family to Franklin from Northern California in the summer of 2017. Just a few minutes after we pulled into the driveway of our new home, each SUV pulling a U-Haul trailer, neighbors approached us to introduce themselves and their families.
Franklin Hangs With Mercyhurst Prep Early, But Ultimately Falls
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT/D9) — There was cause for optimism early for the Franklin football team on Saturday night.
Knox Ties PIAA Record as Oil City Runs Away to 64-0 Win Over Franklin
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Another week, another milestone for Oil City junior running back Ethen Knox. Knox rushed for 407 yards on 25 carries and five touchdowns as the Oilers downed Franklin, 64-0, on Friday night. It was Knox’s third consecutive 400-yard rushing game. His three 400-yard efforts ties the PIAA record set by […]
Kerle Tire Game of the Week to Showcase Franklin and Oil City Rivalry Bout
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Kerle Tire Game of the Week continues tonight with a Friday night clash between Franklin and Oil City and EYT Media/D9Sports will have all of the action live from Oil City.
Struggling Franklin Football Team Falls to General McLane, 46-0
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin’s Cole Buckley lined up to punt the ball back to General McLane early in the third quarter. He received the snap, but his foot didn’t make good contact with the ball and it barely made it to the line of scrimmage.
Few Bright Spots for the Knights as Franklin Overwhelmed by Hickory
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Franklin Quarterback Hunter Marsteller hit Cole Buckley for a short pass late in the second quarter after the Knights fell behind 20-0.
Franklin Volleyball Team Plays Well Despite Losing 3-0 to Keystone in Season Debut
KNOX, Pa. (EYT) – The scoreboard said the Franklin volleyball team was swept. But Knights’ coach Matt Jones was still pleased with how his team performed, even in a 25-21, 25-22, 25-23 loss to defending District 9 Class 2A champion Keystone on Monday night.
PREVIEW: Franklin’s Hunter Marstellar Poised to Have ‘Big Season’ by Bringing Respect, Grit From the Quarterback Position
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – After a less than ideal 1-9 record last season, Franklin Knights quarterback Hunter Marstellar brings a lot to the table, while also having some nice weapons at his disposal.
Well-Fed: Franklin’s Easton Fulmer Parlayed Scoring and Passing Ability Into Opportunity on Edinboro University Men’s Basketball Team
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Easton Fulmer’s first priority was to make sure his ravenous teammates had plenty to eat.
Barrow Civic Theatre Collaborates With Franklin Area Students on Mural Project
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The Barrow Civic Theatre recently teamed up with Franklin High School students and staff, local artists, and historians to curate a historical mural which culminated with the unveiling ceremony on Saturday.
Explore/D9 Unveils Summer Player Profile Series to Highlight Local Athletes
CLARION, Pa. (EYT/D9) – Explore Media Group and D9sports are kicking off their summer player profile series designed to highlight local athletes and their accomplishments.
Pa. Rural Robotics Initiative Announces Scholarship Opportunities For Technology Students
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – The deadline has been extended until July 15 for a unique opportunity for high school students interested in a career in information technology.
Pa. Rural Robotics Initiative Finds a New Home In Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – In 2021, the Pennsylvania Rural Robotics Initiative found its new home in a historic building with good bones that just needed some TLC.
Living on the Edge: Franklin High School Standout Turns in Prolific Softball Season, Wants More
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — It was Trinity Edge’s first day of softball practice. Ever.
Franklin’s Geer Ready to Join Clarion U. Wrestling Coaching Staff After Exceptional Career on the Mat
CLARION, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Dakota Geer didn’t want to be a dairy farmer.
Legends Young and Old Raise a K for 25
FRANKLIN, Pa. – A faculty vs. student game to raise money for the class of 2025 brought a Franklin basketball icon back to the bench.
Cole McFadden Shares Survivor Story; Mission to Run for Others in Need
GROVE CITY, Pa. (EYT) – For anyone in Venango County and beyond that knows Grove City College sophomore Cole McFadden, they likely know him to be a basketball-loving, reserved, tough young man.
Racism Issues Remain a Concern at Franklin Area Schools
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Issues of systemic racism at Franklin Area School District have been a focus of attention for several months and continue to remain a concern.
Zach Guth Shares Ongoing Journey in Baseball
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) – For Franklin, Pa. native Zach Guth, the game of baseball is something he hopes to turn into his life’s work.
Nate Hager Details Family Excellence in Athletics, Personal Rise in Coaching, and Fatherhood
WESTON, MASS. (D9/EYT) – For Franklin native Nate Hager, he is a college basketball coach who buys into coaching with both honor and compassion. Compassion is something people do not group together with college basketball coaches, as some of the most intense individuals in existence are synonymous with being involved in coaching college hoops. For […]
Franklin Five Propaganda Team Places First
FRANKLIN, Pa. – Thirteen Franklin Junior/Senior High School Students participated in the Propaganda tournament at Slippery Rock University on Wednesday, November 3, winning the senior division title.
Ethen Knox Has Record-Setting Night With 464 Yards Rushing in Oil City’s Win Over Rival Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT/D9) – It only took two offensive plays before Ethen Knox raced down the sideline and into the end zone, opening the scoring party for the Oil City football team Friday night.
A Rivalry that Dates Back 135 Years, Oil City Set to Travel to Franklin
OIL CITY, Pa.– Franklin and Oil City are about eight miles apart along Route 8 in Venango County and the Route 8 rivalry continues to live on strong. When the Franklin Knights make their way to Oil City Friday Night, it will be the 135 consecutive year the the two teams have faced off.
Gearing Up For One Last Rodeo; Dakota Geer Preparing for Hopeful National Title Run
STILLWATER, Ok. (D9/EYT) – Franklin, Pa. native and former PIAA state champion wrestler Dakota Geer is gearing up for one final rodeo as a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling program.
Franklin Rallies in Second Half to Earn First Win of the Season; Oil City Squeaks Past Harbor Creek
LINESVILLE, Pa. (EYT/D9) – Something clicked for the Franklin High School football team in the second half.
Franklin Softball Wins First-Ever D10 Title
ERIE, Pa. – Franklin Softball won their first-ever District 10 title on Monday, topping Villa Maria 3-0 in a pitcher’s duel for the ages.
Franklin Tops Hickory in Drama-Filled Semifinal
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – After Hickory scored a game-tying run in the seventh, a one-out single by Kaylyn Fry put Franklin ahead for good in a 3-2 semifinal win.
Edge Leads Franklin Softball to Upset of Warren
MEADVILLE, Pa. – Trinity Edge fought through an injury to deliver a performance for the ages in Franklin’s 5-4 upset win over Warren.
Franklin Baseball Uses Big Bats to Win
FAIRVIEW, Pa. – The Knights collected 12 hits in a 10-6 win over Fairview.