North Carolina High School Softball - Madison loses to Franklin
March 1, 2023: Marshall, NC 28753
 The Franklin Panthers softball team scored 13 runs and limited the host Madison Patriots to 5 in the Panthers non-league triumph on Wednesday.
With the triumph, Franklin moves its record to 1-0 on the year.  The Panthers host McDowell (Marion, NC) to clash with the Titans in a non-league game on Saturday, March 4.  The Titans come into the game with a record of 0-1.  McDowell lost 3-2 in their recent non-league game against R-S Central (Rutherfordton, NC)
In their next game, the Patriots clash with the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC) in a non-league game, on Friday, March 3.  Madison will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record. The Mustangs come into the game with a 1-0 record after their 4-3 league win over East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC).