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Franklin wins District title

Franklin wins District title

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Franklin wins District title

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Franklin County Little League 9-11 year old team won the District 7 championship Sunday in Crawford. Franklin defeated Rabun County in back-to-back games to earn the title. Franklin won 11-1 and 15-0 to claim the title.
(From left) Ty Peeples, Keilin Sanders, Easton Gailey and Caden Cawthon have been named to the Georgia Dugout Club All-State team for Class AAA.

(From left) Ty Peeples, Keilin Sanders, Easton Gailey and Caden Cawthon have been named to the Georgia Dugout Club All-State team for Class AAA.

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Lions named to AAA All-State team

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Four Franklin County Lions have been selected to the Georgia Dugout Club’s Class AAA All-State Team. Outfielder Ty Peeples, infielder Keilin Sanders and pitchers Caden Cawthon and Easton Gailey were all named to the All-State squad.
New Head Baseball Coach Ryan Phillips addresses the team after being introduced Thursday by Athletic Director Clay Moore. (Photo by Scoggins)

New Head Baseball Coach Ryan Phillips addresses the team after being introduced Thursday by Athletic Director Clay Moore. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Phillips called up

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Ryan Phillips has been called up to lead the Franklin County Lions baseball program. An assistant for the team for the last eight years, Phillips was named head coach last week and introduced to the team by Athletic Director Clay Moore in a meeting Thursday.
Saniya Heard placed in shot put and discus at the state track meet.

Saniya Heard placed in shot put and discus at the state track meet.

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Placing at state

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County High School track teams brought home medals from the Class AAA State Championship Meet held last week in Albany. Saniya Heard led Franklin County performers with a second-place finish in discus and a third-place medal in shot put.
Lexi Knox (seated center) was joined for a celebration of the signing of a track scholarship with North Greenville University by (front, from left) brother Jeromyah Knox, mom Heather Knox, dad Shon Knox, (back) and coaches Aaron Campbell, Megan Jackson, Allie Shubert, Ann Bowman and Josh Bentley.

Lexi Knox (seated center) was joined for a celebration of the signing of a track scholarship with North Greenville University by (front, from left) brother Jeromyah Knox, mom Heather Knox, dad Shon Knox, (back) and coaches Aaron Campbell, Megan Jackson, Allie Shubert, Ann Bowman and Josh Bentley.

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Knox to run track for North Greenville

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County High School senior Lexi Knox will continue her track career in college at North Greenville University. A celebration of Knox’ scholarship was recently held at FCHS with her family and friends.
Macy Moore qualfied with a new school record in pole vault.

Macy Moore qualfied with a new school record in pole vault.

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Advancing to state

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County track athletes set school records and qualified for the state meet in 20 out of a possible 23 events Saturday at a state sectional meet in Carnesville.
The Lions will begin its 2024 season with a scrimmage Aug. 9 against Madison County in Carnesville.

The Lions will begin its 2024 season with a scrimmage Aug. 9 against Madison County in Carnesville.

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Spring football practice under way; Green-White Game set for next week

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County Lions football is back on the field for spring practice. The team began practicing last week. “So far, so good,” Head Coach Chuck Holland said.  The team still has a ways to go, but he likes the progress the Lions are making.
Lion Will Gipson runs just off the lead in the Region 8AAA 3,200 meter run last week at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. Gipson will be back on the track Saturday in the state sectional meet being hosted by FCHS. (Photos by Scoggins)

Lion Will Gipson runs just off the lead in the Region 8AAA 3,200 meter run last week at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. Gipson will be back on the track Saturday in the state sectional meet being hosted by FCHS. (Photos by Scoggins)

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FCHS to host sectional meet Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County will host athletes from 26 schools representing half the state in Class AAA Saturday for the Georgia High School Association’s B Sectional track meet at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.
Senior Keilin Sanders slides safely between the legs of the Dawson County catcher to score in a second round state playoff series Monday in Carnesville. (Photos by Scoggins)

Senior Keilin Sanders slides safely between the legs of the Dawson County catcher to score in a second round state playoff series Monday in Carnesville. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lions end season in second round of state

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Another sterling season for the Franklin County Lions baseball team ended Monday with a series loss in the second round of the state playoffs. The loss was the earliest exit from the playoffs for the Lions in four seasons.
Lion Max Bridges goes up for a header during action Friday at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium in a win over Stephens County to clinch a state playoff spot. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lion Max Bridges goes up for a header during action Friday at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium in a win over Stephens County to clinch a state playoff spot. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Soccer, slow-pitch fall at state

News Staff
Friday, April 26, 2024
From staff reports   Franklin County’s boys soccer and slow-pitch softball teams fell in state competition last week to end their seasons. The slow-pitch team had two heartbreaking losses in the Slow Pitch State Softball Championship in Woodstock.