Jacob Franklin, Author at Cronkite Sports

ASU Volleyball: Oregon State preview

by Jacob Franklin - September 27, 2015

(Photo: Hannah Franklin/WCSN) No. 7 Arizona State keeps proving time and time again why it deserves to be in the top-10. This Sunday, it has a chance to stretch its best start in over 30 years as the Sun Devils take on Oregon State. While the Sun Devils may be having a terrific season, the Oregon

ASU Volleyball: Jason Watson preps for big battle with an old friend

by Jacob Franklin - September 19, 2015September 19, 2015

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) No. 10 Arizona State faces off against No. 6 Illinois. Both teams are off to hot starts to their seasons, ASU rising to 9-0, its best start since 1985, and Illinois at 8-1. It seems as if all of the players on either team are clicking and firing at a

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils sweep Rebels, off to best start in 30 years

by Jacob Franklin - September 18, 2015

(Photo: Elaine Wilson/WCSN) No. 10 Arizona State volleyball took on the UNLV Rebels. The Sun Devils didn’t have much trouble putting the Rebels away as they won in straight sets 25-10, 25-21, 25-15. ASU got out to a blistering start in the match as it quickly found themselves out to a 10-3 lead

ASU Volleyball: UNLV Preview

by Jacob Franklin - September 17, 2015

(Photo: Elaine Wilson/WCSN) No. 10 Arizona State kicks off its own tournament, the Red Lion Invitational, against the UNLV Rebels. The match is in Wells Fargo Arena at 12 p.m Friday. The Sun Devils are off to their hottest start since 1992. The team is 8-0 and have won its first two matches at home.

ASU Volleyball: Why the No. 10 Sun Devils beat Gonzaga

by Jacob Franklin - September 13, 2015September 14, 2015

(Photo: Elaine Wilson/WCSN) For the No. 10 Arizona State Sun Devils, Sunday’s match against the Gonzaga Bulldogs was full of strong performances. Whether it be hitting, setting or digging, the Sun Devils shined in all facets. On offense, senior outside hitter Macey Gardner led the way with an impressive 16 kills. This

ASU Volleyball: No. 10 Sun Devils drop Northern Arizona, Gardner achieves new milestone

by Jacob Franklin - September 8, 2015September 8, 2015

(Photo: Elaine Wilson/WCSN) No. 10 Arizona State took on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks for the first home game of the season. The Sun Devils were able to take care of the Lumberjacks in four sets (25-17, 13-25, 25-13, 25-20). In the first set, the Sun Devils found themselves off to a hot start.

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils ready for home opener against Northern Arizona

by Jacob Franklin - September 7, 2015September 8, 2015

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) No. 10 Arizona State looks to continue its hot streak as it heads into a 9-game home stand. The first of these matches is against Northern Arizona, who also is enjoying success at the beginning of the young season. ASU is looking to have success in its first home match this season. ASU is coming off a statement win against