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Calin Baird puts up a three-point shot against Seneca, S.C., as her teammates show they expect it to go in. Baird, Journey Roberts, Lay Lay Sturghill and Paris Gaye will be honored Tuesday during Senior Night. (Photo by Scoggins)

Calin Baird puts up a three-point shot against Seneca, S.C., as her teammates show they expect it to go in. Baird, Journey Roberts, Lay Lay Sturghill and Paris Gaye will be honored Tuesday during Senior Night. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions face three games in five days

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Three games in five days will test the Franklin County Lady Lions in the next week. Franklin will travel to Commerce Friday for a rematch of a 44-36 Lady Lion win earlier this season.
Jordis Haselton dribbles downcourt against Commerce Tuesday in the Lion’s Den. (Photo by Scoggins)

Jordis Haselton dribbles downcourt against Commerce Tuesday in the Lion’s Den. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Learning to compete: Lady Lions improving while picking up two wins

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions are learning to compete, Coach Chad Bridges said. The team has played harder and better in their last two games, both victories.
Bentley Huff avoids a block to put up a layup against Commerce Tuesday in the Lion’s Den. (Photos by Scoggins)

Bentley Huff avoids a block to put up a layup against Commerce Tuesday in the Lion’s Den. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lions face tough road test at 4th ranked Lanier

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The toughest test of the season thus far for the Franklin County Lions will come Friday in Gwinnett County. The Lions will face the Lanier Longhorns at 7:30 p.m. at Lanier High School. Lanier is the No. 4 ranked team in Class AAAAAA, according to sandysspiel.com.
Ta’Kiaha Winkfield ties up a Flowery Branch ballhandler in tournament action Monday in Commerce. (Photo by Scoggins)

Ta’Kiaha Winkfield ties up a Flowery Branch ballhandler in tournament action Monday in Commerce. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions to host Commerce in home opener

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions will host Commerce Tuesday in their home opener in the Lion’s Den. Tipoff will be at 6 p.m. for the contest between long-time rivals.
Mylan Roebuck drives past a West-Oak defender on the way to the basket in action Monday in Westminster. (Photo by Scoggins)

Mylan Roebuck drives past a West-Oak defender on the way to the basket in action Monday in Westminster. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Split start: Franklin boys open season 1-1

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions split their first two games of the new basketball season. Franklin defeated Jackson County 70-47 in its season opener Thursday in Hoschton but fell 55-51 Monday to West-Oak in Westminster, S.C.
Franklin County’s Jason Oliver has been named Region 8AAA Athletic Director of the Year for the second year in a row.

Franklin County’s Jason Oliver has been named Region 8AAA Athletic Director of the Year for the second year in a row.

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Oliver wins back-to-back Region 8AAA A.D. honors

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County’s Jason Oliver has been named Region 8AAA Athletic Director of the Year for the second year in a row. The award is determined by vote of the athletic directors from the other schools in the region.
Franklin County High School senior shortstop Dee Oliver, surrounded by his parents, baseball and football coaches and high school administrators, signed Friday with Emmanuel College. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County High School senior shortstop Dee Oliver, surrounded by his parents, baseball and football coaches and high school administrators, signed Friday with Emmanuel College. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Dee Oliver signs to play baseball at Emmanuel

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Dee Oliver is staying a Lion. The Franklin County High School senior signed Friday to play collegiate baseball for the Emmanuel College Lions. “I’m really excited about it. I’m ready to keep playing,” Oliver said during his signing ceremony.
Senior Jeloni Johnson prepares to make a scoop shot in scrimmage action Tuesday.

Senior Jeloni Johnson prepares to make a scoop shot in scrimmage action Tuesday.

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Change of seasons: Lions aim to play fast, speed up opponents

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The philosophy for the Franklin County Lions basketball team is pretty simple: “play as fast as we can possibly play and force other people to do that too.
Senior Paris Gaye goes up for a layup against Lakeview Tuesday at FCHS. (Photos by Scoggins)

Senior Paris Gaye goes up for a layup against Lakeview Tuesday at FCHS. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Change of seasons: ‘Competitive nature’ to be key for Lady Lions

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   When asked the strength of the 2022-23 Franklin County Lady Lions basketball team, Coach Chad Bridges thought a moment and said it was his team’s “competitive nature.
Surrounded by coaches and family, Journey Roberts signs with the University of North Georgia Nighthawks Nov. 9. (Photo by Sinclair)

Surrounded by coaches and family, Journey Roberts signs with the University of North Georgia Nighthawks Nov. 9. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Roberts signs with North Georgia Nighthawks

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   When she was little, Journey Roberts almost quit softball. Now, she’s committed to play on the college level for one of the sport’s elite teams. Roberts signed with the University of North Georgia during a ceremony Nov. 9.