Cassell's Corner

Franklin boys basketball team senior captain Paul Mahon, coach CJ Neely and sophomore Chris Edgehill join host Tommy Cassell in this week’s episode. The group gathered in advance of the Panthers' first game of the season on Friday, Dec. 15, against Milford. “Franklin is hoping to win one more game than last year to finish what they started,” said Cassell. Franklin finished with a 22-3 record last season and a Division 1 Central sectional title. The Panthers beat St. John’s of Shrewsbury in the D1 Central final after losing to St. John’s in the playoffs in each of the past three years. The Panthers then had a remarkable comeback after being down eight points with 15.8 seconds left in its Division 1 state semifinal matchup with Springfield Central on March 14. Franklin managed to tie it and force overtime before winning 60-54 to earn a berth in the Div. 1 state championship. Mahon talks with the group about having to sit out all of the practices so far this season, due to the third