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Caden Cawthon, pictured in action earlier this season, threw a no-hitter Friday against Monroe Area.

Caden Cawthon, pictured in action earlier this season, threw a no-hitter Friday against Monroe Area.

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Region lead on line vs. Oconee beginning Tuesday

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions baseball team is going to the state playoffs. And a series that could determine the Region 8AAA championship begins Tuesday. The Lions, ranked No.
Senior Isaiah Laverdiere delivers a pitch against Hart County last week during a doubleheader at FCHS.

Senior Isaiah Laverdiere delivers a pitch against Hart County last week during a doubleheader at FCHS.

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Lions post 10-plus runs in five straight games during seven-game win streak

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   If 8AAA’s baseball teams aren’t convinced by now that the Franklin County Lions are significant challengers for the region championship, they never will be. The Lions have won seven consecutive games to start the 8AAA schedule.
Franklin County Lion defenders Jorge Mendez (No. 24), Bryan Valle (No. 25) and Rodrigo Valle (No. 16) surround a ball near the goal in a game last week against Hebron Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County Lion defenders Jorge Mendez (No. 24), Bryan Valle (No. 25) and Rodrigo Valle (No. 16) surround a ball near the goal in a game last week against Hebron Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions face Stephens for third seed in playoffs

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions soccer team will wrap up the regular season Friday at rival Stephens County. Franklin will seek to wrap up third place in Region 8AAA and a state playoff berth with a victory.
Duncan Beasley throws out a Hebron runner last week in 8AAA action. (Photos by Scoggins)

Duncan Beasley throws out a Hebron runner last week in 8AAA action. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Seizing first

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions have seized control of the early stages of the race for the Region 8AAA championship. The Lions hold a one-game lead in the 8AAA standings as the region’s only undefeated team after Tuesday’s action.
The Franklin County Lady Lions’ 4x800 relay team of Jocelyn Dean, Ella Hodges, Katie Mathis and Megan Hightower celebrate their first-place finish at the Bo James Invitational Saturday in Rabun County. (Photos courtesy of The Clayton Tribune)

The Franklin County Lady Lions’ 4x800 relay team of Jocelyn Dean, Ella Hodges, Katie Mathis and Megan Hightower celebrate their first-place finish at the Bo James Invitational Saturday in Rabun County. (Photos courtesy of The Clayton Tribune)

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The John Scott Invitational returns

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will host their biggest event of the season, the John Scott Hartness Invitational, Saturday at Ed Bryant Stadium. Competition will begin at 10 a.m.
Lion shortstop Dee Oliver prepares to take a throw as a Pendleton, S.C., runner attempts to steal in a game Friday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lion shortstop Dee Oliver prepares to take a throw as a Pendleton, S.C., runner attempts to steal in a game Friday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions get road win to start 8AAA schedule

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A Franklin County Lion freshman and key hits led the baseball team to a win in its Region 8AAA opener Tuesday in Dacula.
Omar Guadarrama launches a kick that found the net for a goal Tuesday against Monroe Area. (Photos by Scoggins)

Omar Guadarrama launches a kick that found the net for a goal Tuesday against Monroe Area. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Soccer Lions defeat Monroe in 8AAA opener

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion soccer team has had a solid season thus far this season, posting a 7-2-1 record, with its only losses by one goal each.
Senior pitcher Duncan Beasley delivers a pitch earlier this season against Prince Avenue Christian.

Senior pitcher Duncan Beasley delivers a pitch earlier this season against Prince Avenue Christian.

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Battle between states

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will host a top team from North Carolina led by a Major League Baseball draft prospect. The Lions will host East Rowan from Salisbury, N.C., today at 5:55 p.m. at FCHS.
Senior Bonnie Greer Madden reaches for a volley Tuesday in action against Monroe Area in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Bonnie Greer Madden reaches for a volley Tuesday in action against Monroe Area in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Tennis squads sweep Monroe in region play

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion tennis teams are already in Region 8AAA play as the tennis season nears its halfway point. Both squads swept Monroe Area Tuesday in Carnesville to pick up their first region victories of the season.