At Franklin Athletics, we invite you to become an integral part of our vibrant community dedicated to high school sports in Portland. Our mission is to foster a supportive environment for athletes, coaches, and fans alike, celebrating the spirit of teamwork and competition.

By joining us, you can stay updated on team rosters, game schedules, and the core values that drive our athletic programs. We believe in promoting not just physical excellence, but also character development and sportsmanship among our athletes.

Whether you are a parent, student, or community member, your involvement is crucial. Attend games, cheer for our teams, and engage with fellow supporters to create an electric atmosphere on game days.

Explore our website for more information about upcoming events, ways to volunteer, and how you can contribute to the success of Franklin Athletics. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our young athletes and the community.

What All-Star Lacrosse Teams Tell Us About Building a Program

Newspaper all-star selections, like the 2018 All PrepXtra girls and boys lacrosse teams chosen by the Knoxville News Sentinel's high school sports coverage, are a familiar feature of prep sports across the country. These lists recognise standout players from a region's schools at the end of a season, and they offer a useful lens for any community trying to grow a sport, including lacrosse here in Portland.

Lacrosse is a younger high school sport than football or basketball in many parts of the United States, and in places like Tennessee and Oregon it has grown largely through club programmes before schools added teams. That history shapes how all-star lists look. Honourees often come from schools with established youth feeder systems, steady coaching and players who started young. For families and boosters, the lesson is that strong seasons usually start years earlier with clinics, equipment access and volunteers willing to teach the basics.

How regional honours are usually chosen

Selection methods vary by outlet, but most media all-star teams draw on coach nominations, season statistics and reporters' observations. Typical considerations include:

  • Production: goals, assists, ground balls, caused turnovers or save percentage, depending on position.
  • Impact: how a player shaped their team's results against strong opponents.
  • Versatility and leadership: contributions that do not always appear in a box score.

Because the girls' and boys' games have different rules, equipment and contact allowances, honours are listed separately, and comparing statistics across them is not meaningful.

Bringing the lesson home

Recognition is welcome, but it is a by-product of the values we care about: preparation, sportsmanship and showing up for teammates. Our manifesto sets out those priorities, and the teams page is the place to follow current rosters. If you would like to help a young programme grow, the boosters are a practical starting point, whether through volunteering at games, supporting equipment needs or helping new families learn the sport.

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