Athletics - Franklinton High School

Athletics Overview

Participating in high school sports offers a multitude of benefits that contribute to the overall development of students. Engaging in sports promotes physical fitness by enhancing cardiovascular health and muscular strength, fostering a healthy and active lifestyle. Beyond the physical aspects, students gain valuable life skills, such as teamwork, cooperation, and leadership. The commitment required for regular training instills discipline and encourages effective time management, helping students balance academic and athletic responsibilities. Achieving personal and team goals in sports boosts self-esteem and confidence, while the emotional well-being benefits of regular physical activity include improved mood and stress reduction. Sports also provide opportunities for social interaction, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging within the team. The experience of healthy competition teaches students how to handle wins and losses graciously, promoting sportsmanship and respect for others. Additionally, involvement in sports has been linked to improved academic performance, as the skills developed, such as focus and time management, can positively impact scholastic endeavors. Furthermore, participating in high school sports contributes to character development by instilling values like perseverance and determination. Ultimately, the holistic benefits of high school sports extend to long-term health, establishing positive habits that can endure into adulthood and reducing the risk of obesity and related health issues.

All games are posted on the school calendar.

Instagram Athletics Page

For additional information on a particular sport, please contact the coach for that sport. Contact information is listed on each tab.

Joseph Cobb

Franklinton High School Athletic Director

josephcobb@fcschools.net

Eligibility

Final Forms

Franklinton High Athletics is taking a huge step going paperless with the required documents that our athletes, and parents, have to complete each year. We have partnered with the company Final Forms to make this happen.

Please go ahead (parents) and register for Final Forms if you want to participate in a sport at Franklinton High School.

ATHLETE CAN NOT PARTICIPATE WITHOUT UPDATED FINAL FORMS INFORMATION

Click on the information below and follow the instructions. Athlete must upload proof of physical.

Final Forms Registration Directions

Final Forms Registration Link

***Parents should create their accounts first***

Physical Forms

Athlete must upload proof of physical in Final Forms.

Lettering Criteria For Each Sport

Baseball & Softball: Must participate in 50% of innings played.

Basketball & Football: Must participate in 50% of quarters played.

Cross Country: Must earn 24 points per season or compete in 80% of varsity meets.

Women Golf: Must participate in 80% of matches during season.

Men Golf: Must participate in 50% of team matches played.

Soccer: Must participate in 50% of halves played.

Swimming: Compete in 80% of all meets.

Tennis: Must participate in #1-6 singles or #1-3 flite doubles for at least 70% of the matches played.

Track & Field: Score at least 18 points during the season in competition against opponents.

Volleyball: Must participate in 50% of the games played.

Wrestling: Must participate in 50% of the team’s matches.

Cheerleading: varsity members must cheer in at least 80% of the games during the combined fall and winter seasons in a single academic year.

Indoor Track: Must participate in 50% of the scheduled meets & qualify for NC indoor Championship Meet.