2011 Varsity Football

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Football Schedules

Practice Schedule:

Lower Field

3:00 to 5:30 PM

8/29 - 11/14

All athletes must have a physical on file at school clearing them to play sports.
The physical must be  less than one year old at the
start (first day of practice) of the season(s) the athlete participates.
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GAME AGAINST EPPING AWAY: The Golden Tornadoes would erase a season opening loss to Epping on the road with a 33-0 victory over the defending State Champions from Newport at Roger Martin Field. The Tornado defense led by linebackers Brian Pickowicz, Brian Baca, Kody Benwell, and Kyle Hennessey would allow Newport a total of 85 yards on the day. Franklin would only surrender 4 first downs on the day. The defense would start the day off by forcing a Newport turnover on their first offensive series. Ian Jipson and Kyle Hennessey would combine on the play. The Tornado offense led by Senior QB Connor Smith would take just five plays to punch it in from 32 yards out. The drive would be capped off by a 4 yard QB keeper from 4 yards out. The Tornadoes would miss their extra point try for a 6-0 first quarter lead. The Tigers would go three and out on their next possession and Franklin would drive to the Newport goal line. Newport would turn the Tornadoes away at the end of the first quarter leaving the score Franklin 6 Newport 0 at the end of one quarter. In the 2^nd quarter, Korey Parent would score from 2 yards out. The Tornadoes would miss their two point conversion attempt. Franklin would take a 12-0 lead into the half. The defense would hold Newport to 1 first down in the first half. Opening the third quarter, Newport would establish its first drive. Driving to the Franklin 25 yard line. The Tornadoes would respond by taking control of the game. Korey Parent and Sixto Garcia would lead the way out of the backfield behind the blocking of Gagne, Gagnon, Turner, McLean, Bass, Jipson and Dow. Parent would finish off a drive with a yard touchdown run. Parent would then cap off the drive with a 2 point conversion to give Franklin a 20-0 lead. Early in the 4^th quarter, Parent would get outside of the Newport defense for a 41 yard touchdown run down the Newport sideline. Fellow Sophomore, Brandon Butterworth would kick the extra point for a 27-0 lead. Following a inadvertent on-side kick, the Tornadoes would drive the remaining 49 yards in 3 plays. Sixto Garcia would have a 30 yard run followed up by a 15 yard touchdown run by Brian Pickowicz. The Tornadoes would take a knee on the extra point. The Tornadoes would gain 403 yards rushing on 49 carries on the afternoon. Sophomore Korey Parent would have 27 carries for 184 yards and 3 touchdowns on the afternoon. Senior Sixto Garcia would account for 152 yards on 13 carries, and Senior Brian Pickowicz would have 4 carries for 21 yards and a touchdown, Gagnon and Smith would account for the remainder of the rushing yards. Connor Smith would be 4 for 8 passing for 40 yards. The Tornadoes now 1-1 host 2-0 Gilford at Roger Martin field next Saturday.

Game Against Raymond at Home: The Golden Tornadoes improved to 3-1 on the season with a convincing 39-0 victory over Raymond at Roger Martin Field. The Tornadoes Chris Gagne would recover a Raymond fumble on the first play from scrimmage, four plays later, the Tornadoes would score their first touchdown with less than 2 minutes off the game clock. Connor Smith would connect with Gagne for an 11 yard touchdown strike, Brandon Butterworth would connect on the extra point for a 7-0 Tornado lead.The Tornadoes would not waste any time finding the end zone. Korey Parent would find pay dirt twice in the first quarter on runs of 72 and 24 yards. Sixto Garcia would find the end zone on a 54 yard run and a 62 yard punt return for a score. Brandon Butterworth would add 2 more PAT's and the Tornadoes would hold a commanding 33-0 lead at the end of first quarter on 8 offensive plays.The Tornadoes would close out the scoring with 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter on a Jake Jameson 30 yard touchdown run. The Tornadoes would take a knee on the extra point. Franklin would take a 39-0 lead into halftime.Bruce Carry would take over as Quarterback in the second quarter, Isaiah Muniz would take over at Tailback and Tony Dean would enter the game at Fullback. The trio would account for over 100 yards rushing for the remainder of the game.The Tornadoes defense was equally as impressive. Brian Pickowicz and Kody Benwell would lead a staunch defense that would only surrender 1 first down on the day. Franklin is now 3-1 on the season travel to Farmington Saturday for a 3pm game against the Tigers. Division VI is very competitive with 7 teams eyeing the playoffs.
 

GAME AGAINST GILFORD: The Golden Tornadoes would shut down the best ground attack in the state lead by Murphy of Gilford. Murphy had rushed for over 680 yards in two games and scored 10 touchdowns in two weeks prior to facing the Tornadoes. The Tornado defense spearheaded by Brian Pickowicz, Mike McClean and many others would hold Murphy to 26 yards rushing on 15 carries.  The Tornado defensive line consisted of Chris Gagne, Josh Lafrance, Mike McLean, and Ian Jipson were in the backfield most of the day. Linebackers Pickowicz (1 Interception), Brian Baca, Kody Benwell, and Kyle Hennessey would keep the Gilford backs in check while the secondary comprised of Jake Jameson, Jon Adams, and Sixto Garcia would cover Gilford receivers. The Tornadoes would hold the explosive Gilford offense to under 100 yards, 25% of their total in each of their previous two games.
Equally impressive was the Golden Tornado offense, lead by Connor Smith, Sixto Garcia, Korey Parent, Brian Pickowicz, Kurt Swett, Brandon Gagnon in the backfield, while Mike McLean, Dylan Turner, Zach Bass, Kyle Dow, Ian Jipson, and Chris Gagne would open the holes in the trenches. The Tornadoes would amass over 400 yards total offense for the 2nd week in row. Brian Pickowicz would ignite the Tornado attack with an electrifying 80 counter from the Golden Tornado's 17 yard line. Brandon Gagnon would cap off the 3 play drive with a 3 dive, the Tornadoes would take an early 6-0 first quarter lead. Following a botched half back option pass which resulted in an interception, Gilford's Murphy would close out a 3 play Gilford drive from the Tornadoes 11 yard line. The Gilford extra point would be good for a 7-6 Gilford lead. Gilford's lead would only last minutes as the three pronged attack of Pickowicz, Garcia and Parent would explode on the next two possession with Garcia closing out each of the drives and tacking on two two point conversions. Gilford would drive near the Tornado end zone late in the 2nd period, the drive would end with a Pickowicz interception. The 2nd half would see a continuation of the Tornado ground game chewing up yardage. This time Connor Smith would finish off a Tornado drive with a three yard scamper into the end zone pushing the Tornado lead to 28-7. Midway through the 4th quarter, Korey Parent would finish a Tornado drive with a nifty 25 yard dash into the end zone to increase the lead, Brandon Butterworh would add the extra point, to push the total to 35-7. Gilford would respond with a 49 yard pass play to Ronnie Bean, who would add the extra point to trail 35-14. The Tornadoes would respond with a three play drive capped off by a 27 yard dash by Connor Smith and a Butterworth extra point to close out the scoring at 42-14. The Tornadoes are home this weekend for homecoming against Raymond High School.

GAME AGAINST FARMINGTON: Franklin improved to 4-1 on the season with a 36-0 victory in the rain. The Tornadoes would score on their first possession on 5 plays with Korey Parent scoring from 11 yards out. They would fail to convert on the PAT.  Franklin's Kyle Hennessey would jar the ball lose from a Farmington return man on the ensuing kick. Korey Parent would scoop up the fumble and rambled 30 yards for an apparent score. The play was ruled dead at the spot Korey recovered the ball due to a muff instead of a fumble. Four plays later, Connor Smith would find Sixto Garcia in the end zone for a 5 yard touchdown pass. The two would convert on the extra point to make it 14-0. Following another Franklin stop on Farmington's next possession, Brian Pickowicz would take his first carry of the game 43 yards for a touchdown. Korey Parent would add the two point conversion for a 22-0 fist quarter lead.  Franklin's Korey Parent would score on a 35 yard touchdown run to increase the Tornado lead to 28-0 before the half. The PAT attempt would fail. On Franklin's first play of the second half, Korey Parent would run 65 yards for a Tornado touchdown. Holder Chris Gagne would bubble the snap and alertly hit Brandon Gagnon for the two point conversion to increase Franklin's lead to 36-0. On defense, Mike McLean, Josh Lafrance, Ian Jipson, Chris Gagne, Brian Pickowicz, and Kody Benwell would lead the Tornado defense which caused 4 turnovers on the day.

GAME AGAINST MASCOMA: The Golden Tornadoes improved to 5-1 with a win over Mascoma Saturday. Franklin's rushing attack accounted for over 500 yards rushing on the ground.  Sixto Garcia would score on a three yard run to start the scoring. Corey Parent would score the 2 point conversion for an 8-0 lead on their first possession.  On Franklin's next possesion, Garcia would score from 18 yards and score the 2 point conversion for a 16-0 lead.  On their next drive, Brian Pickowicz would find pay dirt up the middle of the field after sampering 25 yards. Brandon Butterworth would convert the PAT for 23-0 Franklin advantage.  Moments later, Corey Parent would find the end zone on a 20 yard touchdown run. Brandon Butterworth would convert the extra point for a 30-0 lead.  Mascoma would respond with an excellent drive, eventually throwing a touchdown pass with no time left on the clock, their QB would roll out and find a wide open receiver in the left hand corner of the endzone as time expired. They QB would find another wide open target to convert on the PAT.  Franklin would lead 30-8 at halftime. The Tornadoe's would receive the ball in the 2nd half and drive the length of the field with Garcia scoring on a 12 yard run. Brandon Butterworth would add the PAT for a 37-8 advantage.  Following an excellent defensive effort lead by Pickowicz, Kyle Hennessey, and Kody Benwell. The Tornadoes would drive the length of the field and Joe Yonaitis would score on a 12 yard run. The Tornadoes would take a knee on the extra point. Franklin would lead 43-8 at the end of the third quarter.  Mascoma would drive late in the game and score the final touchdown with two minutes left in the game on a nice counter play.  The Tornadoes were led by Sixto Garcia 13 carries 191 yards, Corey Parent 18 carries 175 yard, Brian Pickowicz 6 carries 80 yards, Connor Smith 1 carry 65 yards,Isiaah Muniz 6 carries 26 yards, Joe Yonaities 2 carries 12 yards, and Brandon Butterworth 3 carries 18 yards.  Upfront, the lineman paved the way opening holes all day included Mike McClean, Dylan Turner, Zach Bass, Kyle Dow, and Ian Jipson. Tight End Chris Gagne and WB Jon Adams blocked well.  The Tornadoes return home this week for a clash with unbeaten Interlakes-Moultonborough. The two schools have cooped enabling the Moultonborough School district the ability to play football this fall.

GAME AGAINST NEWFOUND: The Golden Tornadoes rebounded from their defeat the week before with a 28-0 victory over the Newfound Bears. The Victory knocked Newfound out of the playoffs and earned the Golden Tornadoes a playoff berth for the 5th time in the last 7 years. The Tornadoes would score on the first play of the game. Brian Pickowicz would intercept a pass intended for his Cousin and return the ball 42 yards for the Tornadoes first defensive score of the season. Brandon Butterworth would add the extra point for a 7-0 lead with only 11 seconds gone off the clock.  The Tornadoe offense would struggle in the first half, turning the ball over three times. The defense however would respond again prior to the end of the first quarter. This time it would be Kyle Hennessy's turn, picking the ball off and returning it 69 yards for a score. Brandon  Butterworth would add the extra point and the Tornadoes would lead 14-0 at halftime.  In the third quarter, the offense would take the kick off and drive 70 yards in 6 minutes, Brian Pickowicz would cap off the 10 play drive with a 10 yard touchdown run off the left side. Brandon Butterworth would add the extra point for a 21-0 lead.  Korey Parent would enter the game at tailback late in the third quarter. Parent would attack the line of scrimmage and gained 10 yards per carry almost breaking two long runs before finally crossing the goal line on a 12 yard run off the left side. Brandon Butterworth would add the extra point for a 28-0 lead.  From there, the Tornadoes defense would do the rest. Ian Jipson would have the hit of the day, laying a bone crushing hit on the Newfound Quarterback as he tried to run the option, the pitch would be wide and end up as a 12 yard loss for Newfound. Other players contributing on defense were Pickowicz, Joey Yonaitis, Cody Benwell, Chris Gagne, Mike McClean, Hennessy, Joah Lafrance, Jon Adams, Sixto Garcia, and Jake Jameson.  On offense, Brian Pickowicz made his first start at Quarterback and led the Tornadoes to victory. Sam Barry made his first start at Tight End on varsity and blocked well.  The Tornadoes conclude the regular season next Saturday at Winnisquam. A victory will match the Tornadoes regular season record of 7-2 from the 2010 season.

GAME AGAINST WINNISQUAM: Franklin's defense held Winnisquam to one first down until their last drive of the game in the 4th quarter. Sixto Garcia would carry the ball 15 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns.Brian Pickowicz would carry the ball 13 times for 85 yards and a score. Connor Smith would carry the ball twice for 6 yards and a score. He would also complete 2 of 4 for 70 yards to Chris Gagne. Kory Parent would have 7 carries for 24 yards. Joey Yonaitis would open the 4th quarter with a 72 yard scamper for a score. Brandon Butter worth would be 4-4 on extra points with one missed snap. Cody Benwell would intercept a pass. Chris Gagne would record 3 sacks, McClean would record 2, and Brian Pickowicz would record 4 tackles for losses. The defense would also recover 2 fumbles. Winnisquam would score a defensive touchdown with two minutes remaining in the game. The Tornadoes will travel to Epping next weekend for their SemiFinal matchup. Franklin lost to Epping in the opening game of the season 22-14 on the road. The winner of the rematch will be heading to the State Championship against the winner of the Newport at Interlakes semifinal game.

SEMI-GAME AGAINST EXETER: The Golden Tornadoes lost a hard fought Semi Final Game at Exeter High School Saturday. The Tornadoes would make an early special teams error which would put them behind 2-0 early. Then the Tornadoes would suffer their only defensive break down of the day two series later and Epping would lead 9-0 at the end of the first quarter. From their, the Tornadoes offense would move the ball down the field before the half on a long drive only to turn the ball over on downs in Epping territory. The Tornadoes would receive the second half kick off and drive the ball to the Epping 25 yard line before losing the ball on downs again, this time Franklin's Brian Pickowicz would be approximately 2 inches short of the critical first down. The Tornadoes defense which played an awesome game lead by Pickowicz, Cody Benwell, Kyle Hennessy, Josh Lafrance, Mike McClean, and Jon Adams. In the third quarter, the defense would shut down Epping and Franklin would control the ball for over 9 minutes of the quarter. After an excellent defensive effort, Franklin would begin another drive in their own territory, this time the drive would bring the Tornadoes down to the Epping 3 yard line, their Epping would put on a great goal line stand. On fourth and goal, Connor Smith dropped back and threw an excellent ball to Chris Gagne, the ball was just inches out of his grasp. Smith had hit Gagne over the middle who made a spectacular catch on a 40 yard pass in the third quarter. Smith, who threw the ball well also had completions to Pickowicz, Sixto Garcia, and Korey Parent. Sixto Garcia would lead a rejuvinated ground game in the third quarter following the blocking of Zach Bass, Mike McClean, Dylan Turner, and Ian Jipson. Parent also ran well on the day. The Tornadoes finish their season 7-3 for the second year in a row.