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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

News Staff
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.
Izzy Mumin made the state meet with an eighth-place finish in the 110 meter hurdles in 16.06 seconds.

Izzy Mumin made the state meet with an eighth-place finish in the 110 meter hurdles in 16.06 seconds.

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On to the state meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Thirteen Franklin County track athletes will begin competition in 12 events today in the State Track Meet in Albany. The State Track and Field Championships begin today with field events at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany.
Senior Dee Oliver was named Region 8AAA Position Player of the Year.

Senior Dee Oliver was named Region 8AAA Position Player of the Year.

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Oliver leads Lion postseason honors

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Senior shortsop Dee Oliver was named Region 8AAA’s Position Player of the Year in All-Region selections voted on by 8AAA coaches. It was the second time in three years Oliver has won the award. He has also been selected to play in the Georgia Senior Games June 3 at Mercer University.
Franklin County’s loss in the Elite Eight ended the high school careers of seniors (from left) Andrew Miller Isaiah Laverdiere, Ryder Emmons, Rylan Tamplin, Duncan Beasley, Garrett Garner and Dee Oliver. (Photo courtesy of Christie Dodd)

Franklin County’s loss in the Elite Eight ended the high school careers of seniors (from left) Andrew Miller Isaiah Laverdiere, Ryder Emmons, Rylan Tamplin, Duncan Beasley, Garrett Garner and Dee Oliver. (Photo courtesy of Christie Dodd)

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Lions bow out in Elite Eight

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions ended their season Saturday in the state’s Elite Eight with back-to-back losses to defending Class AAA state champion Pike County in Zebulon. Franklin lost 3-1 and 3-0 in the doubleheader.
The Franklin County Lions celebrate after Garrett Garner (No. 1) hit a walkoff home run to end the first game of a two-game sweep of Adairsville Satuday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lions celebrate after Garrett Garner (No. 1) hit a walkoff home run to end the first game of a two-game sweep of Adairsville Satuday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions make state baseball quarterfinals for third straight season

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions got one step closer to a state championship Saturday with a sweep of the Adairsville Tigers in the second round of the Class AAA playoffs. The win put the Lions in the state’s Elite Eight for the third straight year.
Freshman Megan Hightower (center) won the Region 8AAA championship in the 3,200 meters and will lead 18 other Franklin County athletes to the state sectional meet Saturday in Atlanta.

Freshman Megan Hightower (center) won the Region 8AAA championship in the 3,200 meters and will lead 18 other Franklin County athletes to the state sectional meet Saturday in Atlanta.

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Region champ Hightower leads Franklin contingent into state track sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Nineteen Franklin County athletes will compete Saturday in 22 events in the state track and field sectionals at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta.
Senior Jonathan Duncan was named to the All-Region 8AAA first team.

Senior Jonathan Duncan was named to the All-Region 8AAA first team.

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Franklin soccer players named All-Region 8AAA

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Six Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion soccer players made All-Region 8AAA following the 2023 season. The all-region honors were determined by a vote of the coaches in 8AAA. Five Lions were selected All-Region 8AAA.
The Franklin County Lions baseball team celebrates with their fans after clinching a first-round state playoff series win Tuesday over Dawson County in the state playoffs. The Lions will be back in action Saturday against Adairsville. (Photo by Rylee Sosebee)

The Franklin County Lions baseball team celebrates with their fans after clinching a first-round state playoff series win Tuesday over Dawson County in the state playoffs. The Lions will be back in action Saturday against Adairsville. (Photo by Rylee Sosebee)

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Lions beat Dawson in state’s first round, to host Adairsville Saturday

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions are moving on to the Sweet 16. Franklin completed a first-round state playoff series win over Dawson County Tuesday with an 8-1 victory in Carnesville.
The Franklin County Lions baseball team secured their third-straight Region 8AAA championship with a sweep of Oconee County last week in Watkinsville. The Lions will host a state playoff series Monday. For complete details, see Page 9. (Photo courtesy of Christy Dodd)

The Franklin County Lions baseball team secured their third-straight Region 8AAA championship with a sweep of Oconee County last week in Watkinsville. The Lions will host a state playoff series Monday. For complete details, see Page 9. (Photo courtesy of Christy Dodd)

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Lions win third straight region title

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions baseball team are Region 8AAA champions. Again. Again. The Lions claimed their third consecutive region title last week with a sweep of a doubleheader with Oconee County in Watkinsville.
Franklin County alum and San Diego Padre Brent Honeywell Jr. picked up his first pitching victory in Major League Baseball Friday over the Atlanta Braves.

Franklin County alum and San Diego Padre Brent Honeywell Jr. picked up his first pitching victory in Major League Baseball Friday over the Atlanta Braves.

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Franklin native gets first Major League win

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
From staff reports ATLANTA – Franklin County alum and San Diego Padre Brent Honeywell Jr. picked up his first pitching victory in Major League Baseball Friday over the Atlanta Braves. Honeywell pitched two innings of scoreless relief to pick up the victory at Truist Park in Atlanta.