Franklin High bested by North High, 59-53, in Division 1 state title game at Tsongas Center

Worcester North senior Teshuan Steele, right, embraces Franklin High School senior captain Sean O'Leary after Franklin was defeated 59-53 in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Players and coaches console one another as Franklin High School was defeated 59-53 by Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School senior captain Sean O'Leary goes after a loose ball against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School junior Caden Sullivan drives to the basket against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

The Franklin High School bench appproves of a three pointer against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School fans cheer during the first half of the Div. 1 state boys basketball final against Worcester North at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School senior Bradley Herndon looks to pass against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School senior captain Sean O'Leary against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School senior captain Andrew O'Neill launches a jump shot against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School junior Caden Sullivan splits the Worcester North defense in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

The Franklin High School bench erupts after senior captain Sean O'Leary made a bucket and got fouled in the fourth quarter against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School senior Henry DiGiorgio with a jumper against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School senior Hansy Jacques goes up for two against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.

Franklin High School senior captain Sean O'Leary goes to the line in the final quarter against Worcester North in the Div. 1 state boys basketball final at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, March 17, 2024.