FCHS senior McCall Davis signed a scholarship offer from the University of Southern Mississippi Nov. 13 at the high school. Attending the ceremony were her family members (seated from left), Ryker, Kevin, McCall and Paula Davis and her coaches (back, from left) Tim Cawthon and Head Coach Cherokee Bell. (Photo by Eavenson)

Franklin County Lion senior Ty Peeples signed Friday to play for the Georgia Bulldogs’ baseball team next year. Pictured at his signing are (front, from left) brother A.J. Peeples, mom Kim Peeples, Ty, dad Tod Peeples, (back) Lion baseball coaches Duncan Beasley, Drew Phillip, Demond Rivers and head coach Ryan Phillips.

Franklin County’s cross country teams either matched or bested their best finishes in school history Saturday at the Georgia High School Association’s State Championship Meet.

Nava Ware (right) battles two Cherokee Bluff Bears for a rebound. (Photos by Scoggins)

Ta’Kiyah Merriett looks for a shot in the season-opener Tuesday against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion cross-country teams each finished fourth in their state sectional meets Saturday in Jefferson to qualify for the state championship meet this Saturday in Carrollton. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin defenders Myles Kelley and Carmelo Hines brings down a Hart runner in action Friday in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

Keyes Harbin looks for a receiver as Everett Allegood signals he is open during Friday's game against Hebron Christian.

The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion cross country teams will line up early Saturday morning against 24 other public schools from north Georgia.