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Senior Karson Johnson (left photo) smiles while standing on second after a double Tuesday against Hart County. Junior McCall Davis (right photo) delivers a pitch. (Photos by Scoggins)

Senior Karson Johnson (left photo) smiles while standing on second after a double Tuesday against Hart County. Junior McCall Davis (right photo) delivers a pitch. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Franklin, Hebron tangle for top seed today

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin Fastpitch will play its most important game of the year thus far today in Dacula. The Lady Lions, 8-0 and leading the Region 8AAA standings, will travel to Hebron Christian Academy, the No. 2 team in the region with a 6-1 record.
During halftime of Friday’s football game, Franklin County High School recognized its 2023 Homecoming Court and crowned Josey Kate Fowler the 2023 Homecoming Queen.

During halftime of Friday’s football game, Franklin County High School recognized its 2023 Homecoming Court and crowned Josey Kate Fowler the 2023 Homecoming Queen.

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Homecoming at halfway

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions are now half-way through their 2023 football season. All of the non-region games are past, and only Region 8AAA contests remain after a week off this Friday night for the Lioins. Franklin is 1-4 on the season.
Lenox Roberts is tagged out while flying toward home plate against Hart County Thursday in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lenox Roberts is tagged out while flying toward home plate against Hart County Thursday in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions alone atop region standings

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin Fastpitch will travel to Stephens County today to wrap up the first half of the Region 8AAA schedule. The Lady Lions will be looking to extend their lead in the region standings. At 4-0 in 8AAA, Franklin stands alone atop the standings.
Senior Brady Simms runs past a Banks County defender during Friday night’s game in Homer. Simms finished with 221 yards rushing for the Lions. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Brady Simms runs past a Banks County defender during Friday night’s game in Homer. Simms finished with 221 yards rushing for the Lions. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Simms shines with 221 yards rushing in loss to Banks

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Late in the second half of the Franklin County Lions’ game against Banks County Friday night, Brady Simms bent over with his hands on his knees. His fatigue was obvious. A few plays later, the Lions’ senior running back was slow getting up after being tackled.
Franklin County’s cross-country Lions and Lady Lions are turning the Bill “Woody” Woods Pridelands Invitational into an annual showcase of the program itself.

Franklin County’s cross-country Lions and Lady Lions are turning the Bill “Woody” Woods Pridelands Invitational into an annual showcase of the program itself.

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Ruling the Pridelands

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County’s cross-country Lions and Lady Lions are turning the Bill “Woody” Woods Pridelands Invitational into an annual showcase of the program itself.
To commemorate Heroes Night, during which public servants and military members were recognized, the Franklin County Lions took the field carring American flags Friday at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

To commemorate Heroes Night, during which public servants and military members were recognized, the Franklin County Lions took the field carring American flags Friday at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

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Indians’ success provides blueprint for Lions

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions may have gotten a look at the future Friday night. In a 46-7 loss to Lumpkin County, the Lions saw a football program on the rise that had been in the doldrums just a few seasons ago.
Lady Lion Josie Burton slides safely into third during the Region 8AAA opener against Monroe Area Thursday. (Photos by Scoggins)

Lady Lion Josie Burton slides safely into third during the Region 8AAA opener against Monroe Area Thursday. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions open region play 2-0

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Since 2020, Franklin Fastpitch has amassed a 28-3 record in region contests. That includes a 9-1 record last season that began with nine consecutive 8AAA victories.
Former football players gathered, spoke to the current team and were recognized as part of the program’s Alumni Night.

Former football players gathered, spoke to the current team and were recognized as part of the program’s Alumni Night.

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A century of service on the Chain Gang

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
CARNESVILLE – Football players come and go after four years at Franklin County High School, but one team – the chain crew for home games – has had little turnover for decades and reached 100 years of combined service this season.
Every Lion had a good time Friday night in Carnesville. The Lions got their first victory of the year and gave new Head Coach Chuck Holland his first-ever high school win. (Photo by Shane Scoggins and Rose Scoggins of The Elberton Star)

Every Lion had a good time Friday night in Carnesville. The Lions got their first victory of the year and gave new Head Coach Chuck Holland his first-ever high school win. (Photo by Shane Scoggins and Rose Scoggins of The Elberton Star)

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Lions snuff Blue Flame to break 17-game loss streak

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Right after the clock hit zero in Friday night’s Franklin County Lions 28-11 victory over Pickens, S.C., players dumped a cooler full of ice water over the head of new Head Coach Chuck Holland.
Keylan Rutledge (No. 77) has been named a permanent captain for 2023 for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. (Photo courtesy of Matt Posey of MTSU Athletic Communications)

Keylan Rutledge (No. 77) has been named a permanent captain for 2023 for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. (Photo courtesy of Matt Posey of MTSU Athletic Communications)

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Rutledge named captain, on Outland Trophy watch list

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Franklin County’s Keylan Rutledge will help lead the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders against the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Rutledge, a 2022 graduate of FCHS, has been named one of Middle Tennessee’s four permanent captains for the 2023 season.