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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.
Keyes Harbin and Ramsey Fulbright (above) celebrate a touchdown Friday night during the Lions’ Homecoming game against West-Oak.

Keyes Harbin and Ramsey Fulbright (above) celebrate a touchdown Friday night during the Lions’ Homecoming game against West-Oak.

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Homecoming high

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions made the most special night on the annual football schedule even more memorable with a 49-17 victory on Homecoming. Franklin pulled away from an outnumbered but game West-Oak, S.C.
Catcher Keely Emmons prepares to make a throw to first after fielding a bunt against Prince Avenue Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Catcher Keely Emmons prepares to make a throw to first after fielding a bunt against Prince Avenue Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Making the turn

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The second half of the Region 8AA softball schedule has arrived for Franklin Fastpitch. And the Lady Lions look to be in strong position for a state playoff berth and good seed.
Will Gipson, pictured at the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational earlier this season, won his second meet in a row Saturday at the Hanna/Westside Electric City Invitational in Anderson, S.C.

Will Gipson, pictured at the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational earlier this season, won his second meet in a row Saturday at the Hanna/Westside Electric City Invitational in Anderson, S.C.

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Gipson wins Electric City Invitational

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Will Gipson won his second consecutive meet to lead the Franklin County Lions Saturday in the Hanna/Westside Electric City Invitational in South Carolina.
Franklin County’s cross country runners took two first places, one second place and one third in four races Thursday at the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational at the cross country course on High Road in Carnesville.

Franklin County’s cross country runners took two first places, one second place and one third in four races Thursday at the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational at the cross country course on High Road in Carnesville.

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Lions strong in Pridelands

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County’s cross country runners took two first places, one second place and one third in four races Thursday at the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational at the cross country course on High Road in Carnesville.
The Franklin County football team will look for its third consecutive victory Friday night as the Lions return to Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium for Homecoming. The Lions will welcome West-Oak, S.C., for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

The Franklin County football team will look for its third consecutive victory Friday night as the Lions return to Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium for Homecoming. The Lions will welcome West-Oak, S.C., for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

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Franklin comes home to face West-Oak

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County football team will look for its third consecutive victory Friday night as the Lions return to Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium for Homecoming. The Lions will welcome West-Oak, S.C., for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Lady Lion shortstop Hayden McGee takes a throw to second as a Hebron Christian runner steals second during Tuesday’s Region 8AA contest in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lion shortstop Hayden McGee takes a throw to second as a Hebron Christian runner steals second during Tuesday’s Region 8AA contest in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions begin tough 8AA stretch with loss to Hebron

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin Fastpitch found out Tuesday just how tough the competition in the new Region 8AA is this season. The Lady Lions faced Hebron Christian Academy Tuesday in Carnesville in the first of four key 8AA contests and lost 8-0.
The Franklin County Lions celebrate quarterback Keyes Harbin’s (No. 33) touchdown with less than a minute to go that gave Franklin a 9-6 victory Friday over Banks County in Homer. (Photos by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lions celebrate quarterback Keyes Harbin’s (No. 33) touchdown with less than a minute to go that gave Franklin a 9-6 victory Friday over Banks County in Homer. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Breaking Banks

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Coach Chuck Holland gathered his Franklin County Lions around him as the Marching Pride Band played and Franklin fans celebrated Friday night. The coach told his team that its 9-6 win over Banks County showed what it could accomplish when they work together.
McCall Davis delivers a pitch in a game earlier this season.

McCall Davis delivers a pitch in a game earlier this season.

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Franklin Fastpitch to face region gauntlet

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin Fastpitch will face the four toughest and most important games of the year so far within the two weeks. The Lady Lions will meet the three highest-ranked Region 8AA teams in the state’s power rankings in four consecutive games.