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Kallie Thrift hits a ball over the net in a game earlier this year. Thrift has helped lead the team to a winning record for the season after a slow start.

Kallie Thrift hits a ball over the net in a game earlier this year. Thrift has helped lead the team to a winning record for the season after a slow start.

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Lady Lions surge past .500

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Roughly one third of the regular season remains for the Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team.The Lady Lions, ranked No. 4 in Class AAA by Score Atlanta, have gotten their record back to 13-11 after starting out 2-10.Franklin won nine games out of 10 at home at the...
Cheyenne Bennett puts a ball into play in a Region 8AAA contest Thursday at Hart County. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin London of The Hartwell Sun)

Cheyenne Bennett puts a ball into play in a Region 8AAA contest Thursday at Hart County. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin London of The Hartwell Sun)

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Lady Lions beat Jefferson for key win

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Another week brought Franklin Fastpitch another key victory.After coming from behind last week to beat Elbert County in a Region 8AAA contest, the Lady Lions overcame a sixth-inning deficit Tuesday to defeat Top 10-ranked Jefferson.With state playoff positions determined...
Elliott Harbin latches on to an East Hall ballcarrier for one of the Lion’s 23 tackles in Friday’s game, which set a new single game school record for tackles.

Elliott Harbin latches on to an East Hall ballcarrier for one of the Lion’s 23 tackles in Friday’s game, which set a new single game school record for tackles.

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Vikes vanquished

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher The Franklin County Lions broke more records in its first road game of the season Friday and had some other historic marks on shaky ground.The Lions defeated East Hall 55-14 in Lula to improve their record to 2-0.The victory was led by one Lion on each side of the ball...
Belle Burgess makes a running catch over her shoulder in a game against Morgan County last week in Carnesville. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Belle Burgess makes a running catch over her shoulder in a game against Morgan County last week in Carnesville. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Lady Lions come from behind – twice – to notch first 8AAA victory

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher All wins look the same in the standings.But some are wins and some are victories.Franklin Fastpitch got its first Region 8AAA victory of the year Tuesday night over Elbert County in Carnesville.It will only count as one in the win column, but it will be remembered.The...
The Franklin County Lions opened the 2026 season with a record-setting 64-0 win over Chestatee at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. The Lions entered through a tunnel of recreation department players.

The Franklin County Lions opened the 2026 season with a record-setting 64-0 win over Chestatee at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. The Lions entered through a tunnel of recreation department players.

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Hall of records

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Early season games against schools from Hall County have become a record-breaking occurrence for the Franklin County Lion football team under Coach Chuck Holland.For the third straight season, Holland’s Pride set a school record Friday in non-region action with a school...
Lady Lions Avery Burton (left) and Sydney Carson (right) stuff a Madison County shot Thursday in non-region action in The Lion’s Den. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

Lady Lions Avery Burton (left) and Sydney Carson (right) stuff a Madison County shot Thursday in non-region action in The Lion’s Den. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

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Rolling at home

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher The varsity high school volleyball schedule will intensify next week as the Franklin County Lady Lions begin Region 8AAA play.The Lady Lions will begin their region schedule Tuesday by hosting archrival Hart County and Walhalla, S.C., in The Lion’s Den.Hart comes into the...
Anna Lunsford delivers a pitch to a Harlem hitter during a game Saturday at Madison County High School in Danielsville. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

Anna Lunsford delivers a pitch to a Harlem hitter during a game Saturday at Madison County High School in Danielsville. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

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Region play continues for Franklin Fastpitch

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher The region schedule for Franklin Fastpitch has hit high gear with the Lady Lions in the middle of four straight 8AAA contests.After a loss at Hebron Christian Academy Tuesday, Franklin is 0-3 in region play going into a home game today against Morgan County.The Lady Lions...
Ella Kinder makes a throw to first from her shortstop position for an out against Lake Oconee Academy Thursday at Franklin County High School. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

Ella Kinder makes a throw to first from her shortstop position for an out against Lake Oconee Academy Thursday at Franklin County High School. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

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Top 10 stretch

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher Franklin Fastpitch will look to secure its first Region 8AAA victory of the season today against a top 10 team.The Lady Lions will host Lumpkin County today at 5:30 p.m. at FCHS.Lumpkin, ranked No. 10 in Class AAA by ScoreAtlanta, is 9-1 and 1-0 in 8AAA.The Lady Indians...
Senior Carson Cheek and the Franklin County Lions will kick off the 2026 football season Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium against Chestatee.

Senior Carson Cheek and the Franklin County Lions will kick off the 2026 football season Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium against Chestatee.

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Franklin hosts War Eagles in opener Friday

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
By Shane ScogginsPublisher The 2026 Franklin County Lion football season will kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium in Carnesville.The Lions will host the Chestatee War Eagles, facing the Hall County team in the season opener for the third consecutive season.Franklin...