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The Lions football players listen as the Franklin County Marching Pride Band plays the alma mater at Homecoming Friday night.

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Homecoming 2022: FCHS celebrates new queen, heroes, alumni

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Freshman Hayden McGee puts the ball in play against Hart County Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Alone in first: Lady Lions top region after Hebron win

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Franklin Fastpitch took control of the Region 8AAA standings Tuesday night in Dacula.

The Franklin County Lions and East Jackson Eagles will meet with bragging rights on the line, along with a chance to turn their seasons in a better direction.

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Lions, Eagles look for momentum in Friday tilt

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Two struggling football teams will look to gain momentum Friday night in Commerce.

Freshman Nava Ware runs through a hole in the Lumpkin County line opened by Colbey Freeman (No. 33) and Tyler Pursley (No. 5) in action Friday in Dahlonega. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions face Banks for Homecoming

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Lady Lion Madison Bryson rounds third in a game earlier this season in Winder.

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Taking a lead: Franklin 2-0 in region play

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Franklin Fastpitch opened its Region 8AAA by sweeping a pair of games against Top 10-ranked teams.

Robbie Woods led the Lions with a 21st place finish out of 187 runners in 18:12.74.

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Cross country continues to improve race times

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Kain Winkfield stiff arms a Hart County defender during action Thursday in Carnesville.

Cubs stay unbeaten with win over Bullpups

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The Franklin County Cubs picked up their third win of the year, beating archrival Hart County 12-8 Thursday in Carnesville.

Franklin County High School senior kicker Jonathan Duncan (No. 8) set a school record with a 50-yard field goal during Friday’s FCHS football game at Pickens, S.C. Duncan’s kick out of the hold of Dee Oliver gave the Lions a 10-0 lead in the game. He also made two extra points in the contest, which Franklin eventually lost 42-17. (Photo by Scoggins)

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School record kick

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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Football can be as basic as the alphabet.

Journey Roberts heads toward the plate during action Saturday against Lanier in a tournament held in Winder. (Photo by Scoggins)

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8AAA begins

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Shane Scoggins

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The Region 8AAA schedule begins today for Franklin Fastpitch.

Lady Lions (from left) Kadyn Crowe, Jocelyn Dean (No. 571), Abigail Howie (No. 575) and Megan Hightower (No. 573) take off during the start of the girls’ varsity race at the Jefferson meet. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Franklin teams run in North Georgia meet

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Franklin County’s cross country teams ran Saturday in the North Georgia Championships, held at Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson.