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Eli Cooling drives toward the net before scoring a goal Tuesday in a victory over East Jackson in Carnesville. (Photos by Scoggins)

Eli Cooling drives toward the net before scoring a goal Tuesday in a victory over East Jackson in Carnesville. (Photos by Scoggins)

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A goal to win

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County announced Tuesday that it will be a contender in the playoff race in region boys soccer with its first 8AA victory. The Lions got out to an early lead and defeated East Jackson 2-1 at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.
Parker Moorhead slides into third with a triple against Sonoraville Saturday in Carnesville. (Photos by Scoggins)

Parker Moorhead slides into third with a triple against Sonoraville Saturday in Carnesville. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lions look to rebound in Prince series

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion baseball team went into Wednesday’s home game with Prince Avenue looking for a victory that will keep their hopes alive in the three-game series with the two-time Class A state champion.
The Franklin County Lady Lions ran to a first place finish Thursday in a five-team track meet at East Jackson High School, while the boys’ team finished second.

The Franklin County Lady Lions ran to a first place finish Thursday in a five-team track meet at East Jackson High School, while the boys’ team finished second.

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Track teams run strong at East Jackson

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions ran to a first place finish Thursday in a five-team track meet at East Jackson High School, while the boys’ team finished second. Both Franklin squads were the highest finisher among three Region 8AA teams in the event.
Franklin County High School senior baseball player Ty Peeples watches a ball go while taking his state record-setting 111th walk of his high school career. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County High School senior baseball player Ty Peeples watches a ball go while taking his state record-setting 111th walk of his high school career. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Peeples walks off with state record

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Ty Peeples took ball four for the 111th time in his three-and-a-half year high school baseball career Saturday in the bottom of the third inning in the first of two games against Sonoraville. It was a historic event.
Luke Beasley trots home after hitting a home run Saturday against Sonoraville. (Photos by Scoggins)

Luke Beasley trots home after hitting a home run Saturday against Sonoraville. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Fight on

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The race for their fifth straight region championship begins Monday for the Franklin County Lions baseball team. Race, however, may not be the word. With 8AA shaping up as possibly the toughest region in the state, the championship race may be more like a fight.
The Georgia High School Association’s Reclassification Committee met Feb. 25 to discuss a new “competitive balance model” in an effort to find more balance across all classifications.

The Georgia High School Association’s Reclassification Committee met Feb. 25 to discuss a new “competitive balance model” in an effort to find more balance across all classifications.

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GHSA searches for ‘competitive balance’

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
By Mark Wells The Elberton Star   The Georgia High School Association’s Reclassification Committee met Feb. 25 to discuss a new “competitive balance model” in an effort to find more balance across all classifications. The competitive balance model, which was first proposed during the Nov.
Bentley Huff (above) grabs a loose ball in action against Butler last week in the state quarterfinals against Butler in Augusta.

Bentley Huff (above) grabs a loose ball in action against Butler last week in the state quarterfinals against Butler in Augusta.

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Tough out

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   One of the best state playoff runs in school history ended last week at Butler High School in Augusta. The Franklin County Lions fell 60-44 Feb. 26 to Butler in the state’s Elite Eight.
Midfielder Reese Fowler takes a free kick in a game earlier this season for the Franklin County Lions.

Midfielder Reese Fowler takes a free kick in a game earlier this season for the Franklin County Lions.

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Soccer teams to open region play at Hebron

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Region 8AA schedule will begin Friday for Franklin County High School soccer, and it will begin with a large test. The Lions and Lady Lions will travel to Dacula to face Hebron Christian Academy in the region opener for both teams.
Knite Forster throws a shot during the Franklin County Season Opener meet last week at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

Knite Forster throws a shot during the Franklin County Season Opener meet last week at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Track teams open season with home meet, Currahee Relays

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County High School track teams kicked off the 2025 season last week with two meets. The Lions and Lady Lions hosted the Franklin County Season Opener meet Feb. 25 and then traveled to Toccoa Saturday to run in the second annual Currahee Relays.
The Frankli County Lions finished third as a team, their highest finish in school history, at the state wrestling tournament last week in Macon. Along the way, Franklin County had one state champion, three third-place finishers, two fourth-place finishers and one sixth-place finisher. Freshman Hannah Crowe also placed fourth to become the highest-finishing female wrestler in program history.

The Frankli County Lions finished third as a team, their highest finish in school history, at the state wrestling tournament last week in Macon. Along the way, Franklin County had one state champion, three third-place finishers, two fourth-place finishers and one sixth-place finisher. Freshman Hannah Crowe also placed fourth to become the highest-finishing female wrestler in program history.

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Historic finish

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County’s wrestling program made history again Saturday at the state traditional tournament in Macon. The Lions finished third as a team, their highest finish in school history.