Franklin faces Newton North in MIAA championship game

Franklin and Newton North will compete in the MIAA Division I boys basketball state championship on Sunday, March 16, at 6 p.m. The game will take place at Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Massachusetts. Franklin, the top seed, has won all its tournament games by at least eight points. Newton North, the third seed, has a history of strong postseason performances, including a state title appearance in 2022. The game will be available for streaming on the NFHS Network, with subscription options of $79.99 per year or $11.99 per month.