Honors
- 2023 Nominated for an ESPY under the category, Best Female Collegiate Athlete
- 2023 AVCA National Player of the Year
- 2024 Big Ten Player of the Year
- 2023, '24 Honda Sport Award FInalist
- 2023, ‘24 AVCA First-Team All-American
- 2020, ‘22 AVCA Third-Team All-American
- 2021, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 First-Team All-Big Ten
- 2024 AVCA North Region Player of the Year
- 2023 AVCA Northeast Region Player of the Year
- 2021, ‘22, ‘23 AVCA All-Region
- AVCA National Player of the Week—Nov. 28, 2023
- Big Ten Player of the Week—Sept. 23, 2024; Nov. 11, 2024; Nov. 18, 2024; Nov. 27, 2023; Oct. 30, 2023; Oct. 16, 2023; Oct. 17, 2022; Oct. 31, 2022
- 2022 Big 12/Big Ten Challenge All-Tournament
- Named to 2022 U.S. Collegiate National Team
- Big Ten Freshman of the Week—Feb. 15, 2021
Of Note: Member of the 2022 USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team ... transfer from Michigan State
2024: Selected team captain in 2024... Played and started in all 33 matches ... Recorded double-digit kills in 31 matches with a season-high 33 against Marquette for a program record ...Had 69 total attack attempts vs Texas - the most attempts in a four-set match in program history, previously set by her last season against Penn State on 11/11/23...Led the team, 2nd in the B1G and ranks 21st in the NCAA with 4.46 kills/set...Tallied nine matches with 20+ kills and eight double-doubles...Ranks second in the B1G in total kills (535).
2023: Played in 34 matches, starting 33, and 117 sets ... reached 1,000 career kills vs Marquette (Sept. 13) ... led the Badgers with 4.15 kills per set which ranks fifth in the B1G ... had double-figure kills in 28 matches ... added 1.93 digs per set ... had eight double-doubles most recently vs Oregon (De. 9) ... added 0.53 blocks and 0.18 service aces per set ... had a season-high four service aces vs Rutgers (Oct. 13) ... had a season-high four blocks in five matches
2022: Started all 32 matches and played in 114 sets ... lead the Badgers and ranked sixth in the Big Ten with 3.51 kills per set ... had double-figure kills in a team-best 23 matches, including three matches with 20-plus kills ... hitting a season-best .243 ... recorded a career-high hitting percentage of .750 (9- 0-12) vs. Rhode Island (Sept. 18) ... added 1.79 digs per set ... had four double-doubles this season ... added 0.46 blocks and 0.17 service aces per set ... had a career-high five service aces at Minnesota (Sept. 25)
2021 (at Michigan State): Played and started in 28 of 29 matches, and played in 102 of 105 sets ... led the team with 3.96 kills per set, which ranked third in the Big Ten ... recorded double-figure kills in 20 matches, including 20-plus kills in seven matches ... had a career-high 27 kills at Penn State (Nov. 6) ... added 2.25 digs per set ... had double-figure digs in 11 matches for 11 double-doubles ... tallied a career-high 15 digs vs. Northwestern (Nov. 27) ... chipped in 0.25 service aces per set ... had a career-high four aces in vs. Rutgers (Nov. 12) ... contributed 0.58 blocks per set ... had a career-high five blocks in two matches
2020 (at Michigan State): Played and started seven matches and played in 26 sets before her season ended prematurely due to an injury ... recorded double-digit kills in six matches, including two 20-kill matches ... averaged a team-best 3.81 kills per set ... recorded two double-doubles with double-figure digs in two matches ... added 2.19 digs per set ... contributed four aces as a six-rotation player ... chipped in 0.35 blocks per set
High School: No. 29 Senior Ace as ranked by Prep Volleyball … honorable mention Under Armour All-American … played varsity volleyball as an eighth grader and earned five varsity letters … 2017 Palm Beach Post Player of the Year ... three-time Sun-Sentinel first team … helped her school to District Championships three times (2015, 2016, 2018) … regional champions in 2015, 2016 and 2019, securing a state championship in 2015 and appearing in the state final later this week … Palm Beach County first team in 2016 … reached the 2,000 kills mark as a senior ... also played for Terri Kaiser at Palm Beach Juniors … helped Palm Beach Juniors to first AAU open bid in club history in 2019, placing third in 17 Premier … MVP and AAU All-Star Team … Best Attacker Award at Capital Hill Classic … In 2018, was third overall at the Capitol Hill Classic and earned “Best Server” kudos … team finished fifth overall at Girls National Championships and earned a post on the All-Tournament Team … also finished first at AAU Nationals in Orlando … earned the Palm Beach Juniors Playmaker Award in 2017 … second Place at AAUs in 14 Premier, earning a spot on the All-Star Team.
Personal: Parents are Todd and Michelle Franklin … has two older brothers, Eric (25) and Kyle (23), and a younger sister, Kelly (19) … mother, Michelle, played volleyball at Virginia from 1983-85 … born Feb. 27 ... major is Communication Arts ... nicknames are Frank, Frank the Tank, Frankie
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose the University of Wisconsin because of the high drive of the team culture to be the best we can be everyday."
Career Highs
Kills:33 vs Marquette, 9/17/24
Attempts: 69 vs Texas, 9/01/24
Pct: .750 (9-0-12) vs. Rhode Island, 9/18/22
Assists: 3 (5x; MR vs Stanford, 9/02/24)
Service Aces: 5 at Minnesota, 9/25/22
Digs: 15 vs. Northwestern, 11/27/21
Blocks: 6 vs Penn State, 12/8/22
Points: 34.0 vs Marquette, 9/17/24
Double-Doubles: 32
Off the court with Sarah
Describe what it is like to play in Field House: Playing in the Field House is the most exciting atmosphere because of the fans showing up every game creating a loud and fun atmosphere.
First started volleyball: At a volleyball camp in 2013 when I was 11.
Most memorable volleyball match: Playing Penn State at their place and beating them in five sets. It was a thriller of a match and the atmosphere was loud.
The best part of playing volleyball is: the feeling, the atmosphere of the games we play in front of all of the fans, it's the best feeling playing the game you love with people cheering you on.
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: The dedication everyone has to the game of volleyball.
Before each match, I: Sit still so that I can prepare my mind and go through various scenarios to prepare for the craziness of the match.
Best UW road trip: Playing at TCU and getting to explore Texas
One word that describes the team: Driven
One word that describes me: Hard-working
What is the best thing you bring to the team? Hard-working and determined attitude
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: Go out to dinner
Most memorable volleyball achievement: Earning a spot in the Elite Eight.
Is there anything significant about your uniform number? Both my parents played volleyball with the No. 13.
The best thing about the Field House is: The fans that always bring the best atmosphere.
My “Bucky” List is: Watching the sunsets on the terrace.
Dream as a collegiate player: First team all American and national champion
Post-college plans/goals: Professional volleyball
The best thing about Madison is: The beautiful sunny weather in the summer
What is your favorite Coach saying? “Have a day” -Britt
What does it mean to be a Badger?
"To be a badger is about holding yourself to a higher standard on and off the court, striving to achieve greatness as a team and as an individual."
