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MurphyFranklin

Bulldogs
6
Panthers
7

The Franklin (NC) varsity softball team won Wednesday's home non-conference game against Murphy (NC) by a score of 7-6.

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Franklin0210301790
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  • Box Score
  • Matchup Info

Game Stats

Murphy (25-26)

Franklin (25-26)

Murphy

Batting

#Athlete NameAvgPAABRHRBI2B3BHRGS
Team Totals.3103329696102
2Aa’Liyah Grant (So).00022000000
3Jenna Cook (Jr).33343110100
11Paisley Johnson (Sr).66743121001
14Gracie Thrasher (Jr).00043001000
15Grace Moore (Jr).66733121000
21Grace Ledford (Fr).00011000000
23Emma Hensley (Jr).25044110000
24Emma Laney (Sr).25044111000
33Codie Burnette (So).00011000000
34Piper Dalton (So).66743122001
34Gracie Palmer (Fr).00022000000
Franklin

Batting

#Athlete NameAvgPAABRHRBI2B3BHRGS
Team Totals.37932297117012
2A. McConnell (Sr).00043100000
4Layla Maloy (Jr).00032000000
5Alyssa Awtrey (Fr).66733122001
7Chloe Lambert (Fr).75044031000
8Ilyssa Ezechel (So).33333010000
11Kendall Rumans (Sr).75044332011
12Suzanna Cabe (So).33343110000
13Meliah Mason (Sr).00033000000
15M. Pendergrass (Sr).25044112000
Murphy

#Athlete NameSFSH/BBBKHBPROEFCLOBOBPSLGOPS
Team Totals004120006.394.552.946
2Aa’Liyah Grant (So)00020002.000.000.000
3Jenna Cook (Jr)00110003.500.6671.167
11Paisley Johnson (Sr)00100000.7501.6672.417
14Gracie Thrasher (Jr)00120001.250.000.250
15Grace Moore (Jr)00000000.667.6671.334
21Grace Ledford (Fr)00010000.000.000.000
23Emma Hensley (Jr)00020001.250.250.500
24Emma Laney (Sr)00010000.250.250.500
33Codie Burnette (So)00010001.000.000.000
34Piper Dalton (So)00100000.7501.6672.417
34Gracie Palmer (Fr)00020003.000.000.000
Franklin

#Athlete NameSFSH/BBBKHBPROEFCLOBOBPSLGOPS
Team Totals01151024.419.6551.074
2A. McConnell (Sr)00011002.250.000.250
4Layla Maloy (Jr)01000001.000.000.000
5Alyssa Awtrey (Fr)00000000.6671.6672.334
7Chloe Lambert (Fr)00000001.750.7501.500
8Ilyssa Ezechel (So)00000001.333.333.666
11Kendall Rumans (Sr)00000000.7502.0002.750
12Suzanna Cabe (So)00110000.500.333.833
13Meliah Mason (Sr)00030002.000.000.000
15M. Pendergrass (Sr)00000023.250.250.500

Baserunning

Murphy has not entered any baserunning stats.
Franklin

Baserunning

#Athlete NameSBSBA
Team Totals3
2A. McConnell (Sr)1
7Chloe Lambert (Fr)1
12Suzanna Cabe (So)1
Murphy

Fielding

#Athlete NameFPTCPOAEDPTPPBSBASBCSCS%
Team Totals.9092220020
2Aa’Liyah Grant (So)1.00022000
10Gracie Hall (So).66732010
11Paisley Johnson (Sr)1.00022000
14Gracie Thrasher (Jr)1.00022000
15Grace Moore (Jr).50021010
23Emma Hensley (Jr)1.00044000
24Emma Laney (Sr)1.00011000
34Piper Dalton (So)1.00066000
Franklin

Fielding

#Athlete NameFPTCPOAEDPTPPBSBASBCSCS%
Team Totals1.0002721600
2A. McConnell (Sr)1.00022000
4Layla Maloy (Jr)1.00032100
7Chloe Lambert (Fr)1.00010100
8Ilyssa Ezechel (So)1.0001210200
11Kendall Rumans (Sr)1.00022000
12Suzanna Cabe (So)1.00021100
13Meliah Mason (Sr)1.00054100
Murphy

Pitching

#Athlete NameERAWLW%APPGSCGSOSVNHPG
Team Totals4.2001.00010
11Paisley Johnson (Sr)4.2001.00010
Franklin

Pitching

#Athlete NameERAWLW%APPGSCGSOSVNHPG
Team Totals6.00101.00010
12Suzanna Cabe (So)6.00101.00010
Murphy

#Athlete NameIPHRERBBK2B3BHRBFAB
Team Totals6.29741523230
11Paisley Johnson (Sr)6.29741523230
Franklin

#Athlete NameIPHRERBBK2B3BHRBFAB
Team Totals796641223329
12Suzanna Cabe (So)796641223329
Murphy

#Athlete NameOBAOBPWPHBPSFSH/B#P
Team Totals.300.34401104
11Paisley Johnson (Sr).300.34401104
Franklin

#Athlete NameOBAOBPWPHBPSFSH/B#P
Team Totals.310.39400108
12Suzanna Cabe (So).310.39400108
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Game Story

North Carolina High School Softball - Murphy held off by Franklin

March 4, 2026: Franklin, NC 28734

In Wednesday's non-league test, the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) softball squad got by the visiting Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC), by a tally of 7-6.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, March 6. Franklin will attempt to advance on its 1-1 season record. The Patriots go into the test with a 0-2 record after their 13-7 non-league loss to Erwin (Asheville, NC).

With the loss, Murphy moves to 1-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host Swain County (Bryson City, NC) to encounter the Maroon Devils in a Smoky Mountain 1A/2A outing on Tuesday, March 10. The Maroon Devils come into the outing with a record of 2-0. Swain County won 10-0 in their recent non-league outing against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)

Murphy @ Franklin Softball Game Info

Wed., Mar. 4, 2026 @ 5p
The Franklin (NC) varsity softball team won Wednesday's home non-conference game against Murphy (NC) by a score of 7-6.

Rankings & Records

Murphy (25-26)

NCClass
20115
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %RFRA
12-99-57-45-5.571.64313963

Franklin (25-26)

NCClass
11018
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %RFRA
18-810-49-49-4.692.714265141

Team Scoring Averages

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Murphy		1.2.82.01.31.1.31.00.56.67.92.1
Franklin		2.71.82.21.01.9.71.2.54.010.211.92.4

Head-to-Head

  • Franklin won on 3/4/2026
    3/4 @ 5p1234567RHE
    Murphy0001014692
    Franklin0210301790

    The Murphy (NC) varsity softball team lost Wednesday's away non-conference game against Franklin (NC) by a score of 7-6.

    Box score
  • Franklin won last month
    4/13 @ 4:30p1234567RHE
    Franklin031400715174
    Murphy0000001178

    The Franklin (NC) varsity softball team won Monday's away non-conference game against Murphy (NC) by a score of 15-1.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

MurphyFranklin
.288Batting Average.396
.359On Base Percentage.452
.382Slugging Percentage.615
.885Fielding Percentage.895
.538Win Loss Percentage.708

Team Leaders

MurphyFranklinNational Avg.
#10 Gracie Hall.400Batting Average#11 Kendall Rumans.562.288
#11 Paisley Johnson.453On Base Percentage#20 Anna Stiles.667.407
#11 Paisley Johnson.554Slugging Percentage#11 Kendall Rumans1.079.396
#13 Zadah Lewis1.000Fielding Percentage#22 Makenna Hursey1.000.828
#11 Paisley Johnson.538Win Loss Percentage#26 Payton Manos1.000.558

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Murphy2-0Franklin2-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
3/2/26Smoky MountainMurphy(W) 8-14/21/26Smoky MountainFranklin(W) 14-2
4/22/26MurphySmoky Mountain(W) 9-04/24/26FranklinSmoky Mountain(W) 19-2

Record Breakdown

Murphy (25-26)

Franklin (25-26)
12-9
Overall
18-8
9-5
League
10-4
2-3
Non-League
7-3
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
2-0
Common Opponent
2-0
7-4
Home
9-4
5-5
Away
9-4
0-0
Neutral
0-0
1-1
Playoff
1-1
12-8
In-State
18-8
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0