I’m incredibly blessed to announce my commitment to the United States Naval Academy. Thank you to my family for the sacrifices and constant support, and to my coaches for pushing me and believing in me every step of the way. I wouldn’t be here without you all. Grateful for everyone who’s been part of the journey. Ready for the challenge ahead and grateful for the opportunity to grow as a leader, athlete, and person at the Naval Academy. #Committed #GoNavy
@CoachIvinJasper@_CoachNew@CoachLaurendine@RTorres_lll@epfranklinfb
It’s mind-boggling that there aren’t more schools recruiting him! Super bright young man with tremendous work ethic that puts up numbers like this can completely change a program. Proven speed to sport athlete that will be the hardest working most humble player on your team.
One of the best running backs in the country. College coaches, get at him before it’s to late!!!!
2025 Season Stats:
- 3,742 Rushing Yards (#2 Nationally)
- 58 Touchdowns (#3 Nationally)
Franklin 42
Legacy 62
Final
@JP4_QB_2027 15/19, 259 yards, 2 TDs
@HayesHamm 26 carries, 162 yards, 4 TDS
Mackenzie Rogers 20 carries, 126 yards, 2 TDs
@JabraylenAnders 4 rec, 130 yards, 2 TDs
Special shout out to @ErniePowers16 from Franklin. He ran for 375 yards and 5 TDs.
RB Ernie Powers – @epfranklinfb – has been selected
to be on the final ballot for the 2025 @Whataburger Super Team!
Spread the word & VOTE NOW to land @ErniePowers16 on 1 of the 40 coveted spots!
Voting = unlimited | Ends Dec. 31
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The 2025 season is a special one for Ernie Powers.
He set records and closed the book on over a decade of dominance by the Powers family at Franklin High School.
@ErniePowers16 | @epfranklinfb
MORE: https://t.co/pItKcbhhXf
Franklin secured a narrow victory over Pebble Hills, 28-15. Ernie ended up with 279 yards and 3 touchdowns. He finished the regular season with the highest recorded rushing yards, 3341, and touchdowns, 52, in El Paso football history. Love his hard work is paying off!
History made!
Franklin senior RB Ernie Powers (@ErniePowers16) rushed 278 yards Thursday to finish the regular season with 3,341 rushing yards, breaking the El Paso single-season rushing record previously held by Aaron Dumas (3,184 yards in 12 GP).
Powers did it in 10 games.
Franklin vs. Pebble Hills pregame notes:
Franklin RB Ernie Powers can make history tonight. The senior is one of the nation’s leading running backs with 3,063 yards.
The El Paso single-season all-time record is held by Aaron Dumas from Americas (3,184 in 2019).
Earlier this season, Powers set the city record for rushing yards in a game (526) and tied the city’s single-game touchdown record (8). He also holds the most rushing touchdowns in a season (49 and counting)
📸 @UtepZay #txhsfb #FFN600
Final: Franklin 28 - Pebble Hills 15
Franklin RB Ernie Powers set the single-season rushing record with his performance tonight. He ended with 3 touchdowns and over 120 yards in the first half alone.
#FFN600#txhsfb