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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.
Franklin County High School hosted its first track meet in four years Saturday at the newly-renovated track at Ed Bryant Stadium.

Franklin County High School hosted its first track meet in four years Saturday at the newly-renovated track at Ed Bryant Stadium.

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Lions get back on home track with first meet of season

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County’s Lion and Lady Lion track teams were able to compete on their own turf Saturday for the first time in four seasons.
Brady Simms (left) and Jacob Baughcum (right), pictured at the area tournament, each finished as state runners-up in their weight classes Saturday at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Macon.

Brady Simms (left) and Jacob Baughcum (right), pictured at the area tournament, each finished as state runners-up in their weight classes Saturday at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Macon.

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Fifth in state

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion wrestling team capped off a sterling season Saturday with a fifth-place team finish in the Georgia Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Macon.
The Franklin County Lady Lions celebrate after defeating Monroe Area Monday in the first round of the Region 8AAA tournament to clinch a state playoff berth. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lady Lions celebrate after defeating Monroe Area Monday in the first round of the Region 8AAA tournament to clinch a state playoff berth. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lions earn berth in tournament

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Friday, February 17, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A banner hanging on the gym wall of the Lion’s Den shows the long list of success that has made the Lady Lions basketball team one of the trademark programs at Franklin County High School.
Brady Simms took first place in the Class AAA Sectional Tournament. He leads a contingent of eight Lions to the state tournament in Macon beginning Friday.

Brady Simms took first place in the Class AAA Sectional Tournament. He leads a contingent of eight Lions to the state tournament in Macon beginning Friday.

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8 Lions move on to Macon

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The 2023 Franklin County Lions opened their season last week on a field at FCHS with a new wooden outfield fence and new, larger dugouts. (Photo courtesy of Candace Oliver)

The 2023 Franklin County Lions opened their season last week on a field at FCHS with a new wooden outfield fence and new, larger dugouts. (Photo courtesy of Candace Oliver)

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New baseball squad debuts on revamped field

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions debuted a mostly new team on a revamped field last week. Franklin hosted Madison County Feb. 8 at the newly-refurbished FCHS baseball field to open the 2023 season.
The Franklin County Lion wrestling team celebrate after receiving their Area 8AAA traditional team championship. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lion wrestling team celebrate after receiving their Area 8AAA traditional team championship. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Kings of 8AAA

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions wrestling team finished a sweep of the Area 8AAA team championships for 2023, brought home five individual area championships and qualified 11 of 12 of its wrestlers for state competition beginning Saturday.
Senior Dee Oliver returns at shortstop for the 2023 Franklin County Lions, as they seek another strong season.

Senior Dee Oliver returns at shortstop for the 2023 Franklin County Lions, as they seek another strong season.

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Inexperienced Lions look to continue success

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Coach David Skelly looks at every baseball team as a puzzle. He and his staff try to find the right pieces to put in the right places to put together a successful season.
Paris Gaye drives by two Monroe defenders Tuesday in action at the Lion’s Den. Gaye had 23 points to lead the Lady Lions to a win.

Paris Gaye drives by two Monroe defenders Tuesday in action at the Lion’s Den. Gaye had 23 points to lead the Lady Lions to a win.

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Pair of wins move Lady Lions up in standings

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions are on a roll, with back-to-back region victories to start the second half of the 8AAA schedule. Franklin defeated Stephens County Friday in Toccoa and followed that up Tuesday with a win over Monroe Area in the Lion’s Den.