The Panthers rode their senior leader, who scored 14 of their final 16 points, past Teagan Swint and Newton North to capture their first state crown.

Franklin's Caden Sullivan celebrates with fans following the team's win over Newton North in the Division I boys basketball state championship. Gage Nutter LOWELL — During the final minutes of the fourth quarter, every player on the court seemed to fall away besides Franklin’s Caden Sullivan and Newton North’s Teagan Swint.

Franklin graduated eight seniors after it lost last year's state title game. Caden Sullivan made sure the 2025 edition turned out differently.