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Running back Micah Blackwell runs behind the block of D.J. Seymour during Friday’s win over Crescent, S.C., at Ed Bryant Stadium. Blackwell led Franklin with 147 yards rushing on 23 carries. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Homecoming, home win

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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The Franklin County MIddle School Cubs, preparing to run onto the field before a recent game, clinched a region playoff berth with a 26-7 win over Habersham County last week. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Win clinches playoff berth for Cubs

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Franklin County Middle School Cubs have earned a berth in the region playoffs.

FCMS earned a playoff berth with a 26-7 defeat of Habersham County in Mount Airy Sept. 15.

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Rain forces Lady Lions to reshuffle schedule

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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Franklin Fastpitch was on quite a roll going into last week.

Lion Dee Oliver jumps up to snag an interception in the third quarter of Friday's game at Jackson County. Oliver returned the interception for his second touchdown of the game. His first came on the second-half kickoff return. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Just short of a win

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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Lady Lion Sarah York makes contact for a double during Saturday’s game in Carnesville against East Hall. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions stake claim as region title favorites

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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Kadyn Crowe leads a pack of runners during Saturday’s varsity girls race. (Photo by Scoggins)

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600-plus run at Pridelands Invitational

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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McCall Davis smashes a double during action last week against region rival Hart County in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Playing through

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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The Franklin County Middle School cross country teams will co-host the Pridelands Invitational Saturday at the FCHS course on High Road.

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Third Pridelands Invitational set for Saturday

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The third annual Franklin County Pridelands Invitational 2021 will be held Saturday at the high school cross country course on High Road in Carnesville.

Visitors’ parking at the new Jackson County Comprehensive High School campus will be on the side of the stadium opposite the school. The campus is off of Skelton Road in Hoschton. (Map provided by Jackson County Athletics)

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Lions, Panthers to meet at new Jackson campus

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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The Franklin County Lions will face a familiar opponent in a new place Friday night.

After their game was canceled late last week due to coronavirus problems for opponent Banks County, the Franklin County Lions will be “even more eager to play” Friday night at home against East Hall, Coach Parker Martin said.

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'More eager to play'

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

By Shane Scoggins

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