FRANKLIN — It was a strong day on the field for the Franklin High School Lion Band on Saturday, September 26, as the group brought home several awards from the Teague Marching Invitational. Franklin earned a Division I superior rating during the preliminary round, with both the band and color guard receiving top marks. The Lion Band also had a big showing in Class 3A, taking first place in band, percussion and color guard. That performance was enough to send Franklin into the evening finals. The band returned to the field at 7:45 p.m. for another performance and finished fifth overall among the finalists. The results also add to what has been a strong stretch for the program. Franklin advanced to the UIL State Marching Band Contest in 2025, making the trip to the Alamodome for the first time in school history.