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Senior Macy Moore lays down a bunt in a game earlier this season for the Lady Lions’ softball team.

Senior Macy Moore lays down a bunt in a game earlier this season for the Lady Lions’ softball team.

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Lady Lions host state playoffs

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The state fast pitch softball playoffs began Wednesday for the Franklin County Lady Lions. Franklin hosted Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe in a doubleheader in the first round of the state playoffs. The Lady Lions were swept in both games and eliminated.
The Franklin County Lion defense, pictured in action against Johnson of Gainesville earlier this season, will look to hold down a powerful Prince Avenue Wolverines team Friday night in Bogart.

The Franklin County Lion defense, pictured in action against Johnson of Gainesville earlier this season, will look to hold down a powerful Prince Avenue Wolverines team Friday night in Bogart.

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Lions to travel to Prince Avenue Friday

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will travel to Bogart Friday to face the best team it has played thus far, and one of the best it will see all season. The Lions will face the Prince Avenue Christian School Wolverines for the first time ever. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Kallie Thrift smashes the ball in action Thursday against Commerce at Rocky Ford Park.

Kallie Thrift smashes the ball in action Thursday against Commerce at Rocky Ford Park.

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Finishing strong

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lion volleyball team improved its state standing by winning seven of its last nine matches. Franklin will travel to Athens today to face Prince Avenue Christian at 6 p.m. in the first round of the Region 8AA Tournament.
Franklin County’s 29-21 loss Friday night to the East Jackson Eagles, disappointing though it may have been, showed how far the Lion football program has come.

Franklin County’s 29-21 loss Friday night to the East Jackson Eagles, disappointing though it may have been, showed how far the Lion football program has come.

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Valiant effort

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Progress can be measured in losses, not just victories. Franklin County’s 29-21 loss Friday night to the East Jackson Eagles, disappointing though it may have been, showed how far the Lion football program has come.
Keyes Harbin (No. 33) looks at a replay with Elijah London (No. 57). (Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

Keyes Harbin (No. 33) looks at a replay with Elijah London (No. 57). (Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

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Lions to make most of three days of prep for Eagles

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will face the East Jackson Eagles Friday in an important game in the race for a Class AA state playoff berth. And the Lions will have to play under unprecedented circumstances.
Jeremiah Mayfield (top photo) leaps to defend a pass during Monday’s game against Stephens County in Carnesville. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

Jeremiah Mayfield (top photo) leaps to defend a pass during Monday’s game against Stephens County in Carnesville. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

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Franklin Monday Night

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A highly anticipated Friday night under the lights at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium turned into a delayed,  unprecedented Monday evening contest for the Franklin County Lions and Stephens County Indians. Stephens, the No.
Pitcher McCall Davis prepares to make a throw to first in a game earlier this season. Davis struck out 11 Tuesday in a 6-1 win over Hebron Christian in Dacula.

Pitcher McCall Davis prepares to make a throw to first in a game earlier this season. Davis struck out 11 Tuesday in a 6-1 win over Hebron Christian in Dacula.

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Lady Lions roar

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Region 8AA championship may be out of reach this season for Franklin Fastpitch, but the Lady Lions proved Tuesday they can be a contender in the state playoffs. Franklin County defeated No.
The Franklin County Lions football game with the Stephens County Indians has been moved to Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

The Franklin County Lions football game with the Stephens County Indians has been moved to Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

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8AA on the way

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will dive into the deep end of Region 8AA play Saturday at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. The Lions will open against the rival Stephens County Indians, the two-time defending region champions.
Shortstop Piper Crump throws to first baseman Brailey Randall (above photo) for an out in the Rabun game.

Shortstop Piper Crump throws to first baseman Brailey Randall (above photo) for an out in the Rabun game.

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Lady Cubs finish seasons in tournaments

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Franklin County Middle School volleyball and softball teams finished their seasons in NEGIAA region tournaments Saturday and Monday.  The Franklin County Middle School Lady Cubs volleyball team finished its season Saturday with a third-place finish in the NEGIAA Tournament in Elberton.
Franklin County Lady Lion Kallie Thrift goes up for a block in action against Chestatee Thursday at Rocky Ford Park. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County Lady Lion Kallie Thrift goes up for a block in action against Chestatee Thursday at Rocky Ford Park. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions hit home stretch of regular season, look to secure playoff berth

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   High school volleyball season has hit the home stretch of the regular season. The Franklin County Lady Lions, 9-16 overall, have just eight matches left on its schedule.