Franklin High boys hoop defeats BC High, 66-49, in Elite 8 game in Franklin

Franklin sophomore Justice Samuels is guarded by BC High senior Dan Civello during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin head coach CJ Neely doesn’t like a call during the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior Hansy Jacques works to get past BC High sophomore Jalen Rogers during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

The Panthers listen to Franklin head coach CJ Neely during a time out in the the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High against BC High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior Bradley Herndon gets around BC High senior Dan Civello during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

The Franklin High fan section during the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin sophomore Justice Samuels goes to the basket under coverage by BC High senior Dan Civello during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior captain Sean O'Leary brings the ball up the court during the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior captain Sean O'Leary drives to the basket under pressure from BC High players, during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior captain Andrew O'Neill shoots for 3 points as BC High junior James Jones closes in, during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior Bradley Herndon tries to get off a shot on net during the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior Hansy Jacques is guarded by BC High senior Dan Civello during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin junior Caden Sullivan goes in for a layup during the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior captain Sean O'Leary on the foul line late in the game during the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin High cheerleaders perform a routine at halftime during the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin junior Caden Sullivan goes up for two points, under pressure from a pair of BC High defenders, during the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

The Franklin fan section cheers as the clock winds down in the Division 1 Elite 8 game against BC High at Franklin High, March 9, 2024. The Panthers beat the Eagles, 66-49.

Franklin senior Henry DiGiorgio celebrates with a member of the coaching staff after defeating BC High, 66-49, in the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024.

Franklin senior captain Sean O'Leary and senior Bradley Herndon (center) hug as the Panthers celebrate their 66-49 victory over BC High in the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024.

Franklin senior captain Sean O'Leary and senior Hansy Jacques talk after defeating BC High, 66-49, in the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024.

Franklin senior captain Sean O'Leary hoists the Final Four trophy while celebrating with fans, after defeating the Eagles of Boston College High, 66-49, in the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024.

Franklin sophomore Justice Samuels hugs Franklin alum Chris Edgehill after defeating BC High, 66-49, in the Division 1 Elite 8 game at Franklin High, March 9, 2024.