Andover defeats Franklin High in MIAA playoff game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
On November 5, Andover secured a 56-21 victory over Franklin High in a Division 1 playoff match. Franklin's Ethan Edmunds played well, throwing for 270 yards and three touchdowns while adding 68 rushing yards. However, this loss marks the fourth consecutive year that Franklin has been eliminated in the first round of the MIAA playoffs. Andover will advance to face top-seeded St. John's Prep in the quarterfinals, with date and time yet to be announced.
- •Andover wins 56-21 against Franklin High in playoffs
- •Ethan Edmunds passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns
- •Franklin eliminated in first round for fourth straight year
- •Andover will play St. John's Prep next
- •Match took place on November 5
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Franklin High football's MIAA playoff hopes dashed by Andover
"Franklin's Ethan Edmunds accounted for 338 yards and three touchdowns, but visiting Andover knocked off the host Panthers in a D1 playoff game.
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