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The first Lady Rebel soccer team began as a club team in 1982. Under head coaches Cecillia Dodd( ‘82-‘84) and Kala Wiggins(’85), the team compiled a record of 42-0-2. In 1986, The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association sanctioned the sport of soccer; and first year Coach Gary Shrader began a success story that may never be duplicated. From 1986 to 1993, the Lady Rebels won 7 State titles and 1 second place finish. During this time two national records were set: one for the most state championships(7) and one for the most consecutive state titles with 5(’89-’93). The team was also ranked in the top twenty in the country for 5 consecutive years. The Lady Rebels came under new leadership in 1997, when Jimmy Burchett was named head coach. During his tenure, the Lady Rebels have compiled a record of 121-29-9. Beginning in 1999, FHS has appeared in 5 consecutive State Championship games, winning State titles in 2000, 2002 and 2003. Since 1986, the Franklin High Lady Rebels have compiled a record of 261-59-19. Their have been 6 Lady Rebels selected for All American honors: Shauna Christiansen(’86); Trish Sisson(’87); Jenger Burchett(’90,’91,’92); Jennifer Burchett(’91, ’92); Brittney Potts(’00, ’01); and Katy Rayburn(‘2002) Many, many hard working and dedicated young ladies, club and developmental coaches, and parents have contributed to make this program one of the greatest traditions in Tennessee High School Athletics.
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Click on the year to see pictures, news stories, and statistics from the years team.
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