A strong finish to 2025 is what Franklin looks to continue to build upon this fall. A year ago, the Wildcats started 0-5 with 15 turnovers before reeling off four straight victories to capture the SWBL Southwestern crown. They went 3-0 in games decided by seven points or less and committed just seven turnovers over the final five weeks of the season. That progress has head coach Brad Childers very excited for what could be an outstanding campaign in 2026.
Division III, Region 12
2025 RECORD: 4-6, 4-0 SWBL Southwestern
COACH: Brad Childers (52-30 at Franklin, eight years; 52-30 overall)
TOP RETURNEES
Bryant Ferguson, Sr, RB/LB, 5-10/175
2025 Honors: OPSMA Division III Second Team All-SW District
2025 Stats: 79 Tkls, 8 TFLs, 1 FR, 2 PDs, 295 RuYds, 3 RuTDs, 3 rec., 9 ReYds & 43 KRYs
Career Stats: 133 Tkls, 15.5 TFLs, 2 FFs, 1 FR, 2 PDs, 420 RuYds, 3 RuTDs, 4 rec., 15 ReYds & 43 KRYs
Carmine Powers, Jr, OL, 6-4/280
2025 Honors: Second Team All-SWBL Southwestern
Gunner Blevins, So, LB, 6-2/185
2025 Honors: Honorable Mention All-SWBL Southwestern
2025 Stats: 52 Tkls, 1.0 sack, 3.0 TFLs, 1 FF & 2 PDs
Ryan Michael, Jr, QB
2025 Stats: 736 PaYds, 6 PaTDs, 51 RuYds & 2 RuTDs
Tito Harrison, Sr, K
2025 Stats: 17/17 XPs, 3/4 FGs, Lng 34 for 26 KPts
Career Stats: 21/22 XPs, 3/4 FGs, Lng 34 for 30 KPts, 4 rec., 50 ReYds, 3 RuYds & 2 Tkls
Christian Knipper, Sr, DE
Career Stats: 38 Tkls, 0.5 sacks, 1.5 TFLs & 1 FR
Jackson Nagle, Sr, OL/DL
22 Tkls, 1.0 sack, 1.0 TFL & 1 PD
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(14 appearances, 6-14) – 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012,2011, 2008, 1993, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985
2026 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/21/26 – BUTLER 6-5 (in 2025) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/28/26 – at Valley View (11-2) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/04/26 – BISHOP FENWICK (6-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/11/26 – TALAWANDA (10-2) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/18/26 – at Carlisle (10-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/25/26 – MONROE (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/02/26 – at Bellbrook (6-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/09/26 – ROSS (3-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/16/26 – at Edgewood (4-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/23/26 – BROOKVILLE (10-2) – 7:00 PM
