Hudson Huff swings at a pitch during the Lions' first round baseball playoff game against Union County in Blairsville.

The Lions – led by their senior class (left photo – will host Morgan County Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Franklin County Lions celebrate after a home run by Easton Gailey Friday against Hebron Christian. The Lions will travel to Blairsville Friday for the first round of the state playoffs against Union County. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Members of the Franklin County Lady Lion slow-pitch softball team are seniors Keely Emmons and Hayden McGee; juniors Cheyenne Bennett, Willow Morgan, Ella Kinder and Gabby Forester; sophomores Hannah Horne, Rylee Gibson, Asia Cunningham and Bella Burgess; and freshmen Brailey Randall, Baylor King and Kiko Niccum. The team is coached by Cherokee Bell and Kendsey Chappelear.

Joshua Castillo takes a shot Tuesday in the Franklin County Lions’ regular-season finale against Winder-Barrow at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photos by Shane Scoggins)

Coach Josh Smith has been named the new Franklin County Lady Lion head basketball coach.

Carson Cheek competes in the 100 meter dash at Saturday's John Scott Hartness Invitational at FCHS. The Lions won first place in the meet over a field of 13 other competitors.

Members of the Franklin County Lion infield gather around pitcher Caden Cawthon during Wednesday's Region 8AA game against Stephens County in Carnesville. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Olivia Shelton launches the ball during a goal kick in Tuesday’s 2-1 Lady Lions’ victory over Seneca at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Senior Nava Ware will help lead the Franklin County track teams into Saturday’s John Scott Hartness Invitational at FCHS.