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Four Franklin County Lions placed in the top four at the Georgia State Traditional Tournament last week in Macon. Will Ballenger (above) was second at 138 pounds, Zane Puff was third at 165 pounds, Jacob Baughcum was fourth at 157 pounds and Brady Simms won the state championship at 175 pounds.

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Adding up to 4th

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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Nykhia Johnson goes up for a lay up against Hart County in the Region 8AAA consolation game Friday in Toccoa. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions win to move on to Sweet 16

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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The Franklin County Lady Lions are through to the state’s Sweet 16.

Kain Roach dives into third base after serving as a courtesy runner against Apalachee. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions winning close but still undefeated

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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The first week of the baseball season for the Franklin County Lions has been a successful, if stressful, one.

Will Ballenger (above) and Brady Simms are each seeded No. 1 in their respective weight classes for the state tournament, which begins today in Macon.

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Simms, Ballenger lead Lions to state tourney in Macon

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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Emiyah Strange drives past a Hart defeander and looks for a shot in the Lady Lion’s final home game of the regular season Friday. (Photos by Scoggins)

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State clinched

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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The Franklin County Lady Lions were 7.5 seconds away from the end of the 2024 season.

The Franklin County Lions dominated the Area 8AAA traditional wrestling tournament Saturday in Toccoa. The Lions brought home the team championship, seven individual area championships, four runner-up finishes and 13 state sectional qualifiers.

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Lions win fourth straight 8AAA title, claim seven individual championships

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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The Franklin County Lions dominated the Area 8AAA traditional wrestling tournament Saturday in Toccoa.

Jordan Ardister goes up for a shot against Hebron Christian Tuesday in the Lion’s Den. Ardister and the Lions will host Hart County in the regular-season finale Friday.

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Lions, Lady Lions to play for state berths in region tourney Monday

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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The Franklin County Lions and Lady Lions swept rival Stephens County Friday night in an electric atmosphere in the Lion’s Den. The boys won 59-55 in overtime, while the girls won 63-49

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Lions down rival Indians in overtime

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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Senior Emyah Strange led Franklin with 25 points Friday against Stephens County.

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Lady Lions build momentum for stretch run

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

By Shane Scoggins

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There are just three games remaining in the regular season schedule for the Franklin County Lady Lions.

Seventh grade Cubs are Chase Spears, Wesley Stratton, Tucker Huff, Lawson McFarlin, Talan Bryson, Drake Nix, Will Swiney, Kamorrian Barnes, Nolan Gibson, Luke McFarlin and Emmanuel Love.

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Cubs rule region

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

MT. AIRY – Members of the Franklin County Middle School seventh and eighth grade Cub basketball teams celebrate winning separate NEGIAA region championships Saturday.