Pittsburg State University Athletics

General: Completed her first season in the Pitt State program in 2025 ... Gained valuable experience as a true freshman last season in the circle.

2025: Pitched in eight games as a reliever, accounting for 15.0 innings of work ... Finished with a 1.40 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, .128 opposing batting average and one save against Rockhurst (Feb. 28) ... Recorded season-highs in innings (4.0) and strikeouts (3) in her lone start in the circle, a win against Minnesota State - Moorhead (Mar. 15).

HS: Prepped at Booneville High School for coach Chad Simpson and the Bearcats ... A four-year letter winner at BHS for softball and tennis, while being a three-year member of the basketball team ... On the softball field for her career as a pitcher, Franklin recorded an 83-27 record with 1,033 strikeouts, a 1.63 ERA and .180 opposing batting average ... Among Arkansas high school ranks, she is the career leader for innings pitched (626), four in strikeouts, fifth in no-hitters (13) and wins and sixth in shutouts (30) ... As a hitter, Franklin finished her career with a .496 average, 180 hits, 170 RBI, 158 runs scored, 43 doubles, 37 steals, 26 home runs and 25 triples ... Among Arkansas high school ranks, she is third in career triples, fourth in runs scored, fifth in stolen bases, seventh in hits and RBI, ninth in doubles, home runs and batting average ... A four-time All-State and All-Conference performer, claiming the River Valley Democrat - Gazette Softball Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

Personal: Born November 11, 2005 ... Daughter of Amanda and Brandon Franklin ... A psychology major.