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Blake Wehunt had a strong season with the Kennesaw State Owls in 2023 before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox Monday. (Photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University’s www.ksuowls.com)

Blake Wehunt had a strong season with the Kennesaw State Owls in 2023 before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox Monday. (Photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University’s www.ksuowls.com)

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Franklin native Wehunt drafted by Red Sox

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Former Franklin County Baseball Lion Blake Wehunt has been drafted by the Boston Red Sox. Wehunt was chosen Monday in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft. “It’s been my goal since I was a kid,” Wehunt said.
Members of the District 7 champion Franklin County Little League baseball team were Hayes Roberts, Lawson McFarlin, Abel Williamson, Luke McFarlin, Gavin Holman, Cole Adams, Talen Bryson, Caleb Smith, Mike Dinapoli, Abram Torres, Ayden Waggoner and Nolan Gibson. The team is coached by Lee McFarlin, Brad Gibson, Jake Holman and Kevin Crump. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

Members of the District 7 champion Franklin County Little League baseball team were Hayes Roberts, Lawson McFarlin, Abel Williamson, Luke McFarlin, Gavin Holman, Cole Adams, Talen Bryson, Caleb Smith, Mike Dinapoli, Abram Torres, Ayden Waggoner and Nolan Gibson. The team is coached by Lee McFarlin, Brad Gibson, Jake Holman and Kevin Crump. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

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Little League All-Stars win Franklin’s third banner of 2023

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Franklin County Little League won its third District 7 championship Saturday in Toccoa. The Franklin Little League team (ages 10-11) defeated Hart County Saturday for the District 7 All-Star baseball championship at Doyle Street Park in Toccoa.
Members of the District 7 Champion 8-10 year old Franklin County Little League All Star team are Brooks McGee, Easton Jones, Knox Richardson, Caden Freeman, Aydan Threlkeld, Kysen Dove, Boston Kilgore, Rylen Haley, Max Westbrook, Tyson Fuller, Cason Pardue and Cooper Pardue. The team is coached by Kris Dove, Myca Richardson, Justin Freeman and Bruce McGee. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

Members of the District 7 Champion 8-10 year old Franklin County Little League All Star team are Brooks McGee, Easton Jones, Knox Richardson, Caden Freeman, Aydan Threlkeld, Kysen Dove, Boston Kilgore, Rylen Haley, Max Westbrook, Tyson Fuller, Cason Pardue and Cooper Pardue. The team is coached by Kris Dove, Myca Richardson, Justin Freeman and Bruce McGee. (Photo courtesy of Franklin County Little League)

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Pair of Franklin All-Star teams win district titles

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Two Franklin County Little League All-Star teams are headed to state competition after winning District 7 titles this week. Franklin’s 8-10 year old and 9-11 year old teams each won district championships. The 9-11 year old team wrapped up its title victory Monday in Lavonia.
Franklin County alum Sarah York claimed a National Championship as a member of the University of North Georgia softball team.

Franklin County alum Sarah York claimed a National Championship as a member of the University of North Georgia softball team.

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Sarah York a member of national champ UNG

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Franklin County alum Sarah York claimed a National Championship as a member of the University of North Georgia softball team. UNG won the NCAA Division II National Softball Championship in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Franklin County Lions (from left) Dee Oliver, Rylan Tamplin and Duncan Beasley were members of Team Georgia in Thursday’s FCA2023 Georgia/South Carolina Classic All-Star contest held at Emmanuel College. (Photos by Scoggins)

Franklin County Lions (from left) Dee Oliver, Rylan Tamplin and Duncan Beasley were members of Team Georgia in Thursday’s FCA2023 Georgia/South Carolina Classic All-Star contest held at Emmanuel College. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lions play in FCA All Star contest at Emmanuel

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Three Franklin County Lion baseball players played Thursday in Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ 2023 Georgia/South Carolina Classic at Emmanuel College’s Tommy Carey Baseball Field.

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Scrimmage gives preview of 2023 football Lions

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The new Franklin County Lions, under the leadership of Head Coach Chuck Holland, took to Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium for a scrimmage game to cap off spring practice. It gave fans and family their first look at the 2023 Lions.
Ashtin Strickland (center), joined by her parents Ashley and Dustin, recently signed a golf scholarship with Truett-McConnell University.

Ashtin Strickland (center), joined by her parents Ashley and Dustin, recently signed a golf scholarship with Truett-McConnell University.

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Strickland signs to play golf for Truett-McConnell

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Ashtin Strickland will tee off for the Truett McConnell University in Cleveland. Strickland recently signed a college golf scholarship with the Bears.
Will Wester (center) signed to continue his fishing career with the Emmanuel College Bass Fishing Team next year. Pictured are (from left) brother-in-law Will Freeman, father Eddie Wester, Will, mother Delina Wester, sister Jade Freeman and girlfriend Rylee Sosebee.

Will Wester (center) signed to continue his fishing career with the Emmanuel College Bass Fishing Team next year. Pictured are (from left) brother-in-law Will Freeman, father Eddie Wester, Will, mother Delina Wester, sister Jade Freeman and girlfriend Rylee Sosebee.

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Wester signs to fish for Emmanuel

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
From staff reports   Will Wester will continue his competitive fishing career after signing with the Emmanuel College Bass Fishing Team. “Emmanuel College is a great local school with a lot of opportunities,” Wester said. “It was an easy decision with how close it is to home.
Franklin County football fans will get their first chance Friday to sneak a peek at the new Lions football program. The Lions will play a Green/White Scrimmage game Friday at 6 p.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

Franklin County football fans will get their first chance Friday to sneak a peek at the new Lions football program. The Lions will play a Green/White Scrimmage game Friday at 6 p.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

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New look Lions football program to hold Green/White scrimmage Friday

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County football fans will get their first chance Friday to sneak a peek at the new Lions football program. The Lions will play a Green/White Scrimmage game Friday at 6 p.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.
The Franklin County track teams brought home a host of medals from the Georgia Track and Field State Championships last week in Albany. Franklin had three athletes and one relay team medal in six events at the Class AAA championship meet.

The Franklin County track teams brought home a host of medals from the Georgia Track and Field State Championships last week in Albany. Franklin had three athletes and one relay team medal in six events at the Class AAA championship meet.

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Franklin brings home six podium finishes from state track meet

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
From staff reports   The Franklin County track teams brought home a host of medals from the Georgia Track and Field State Championships last week in Albany. Franklin had three athletes and one relay team medal in six events at the Class AAA championship meet.