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The Franklin County varsity and junior varsity wrestling teams brought home plenty of medals from the East Metro tournament last week at Monroe Area High School.

The Franklin County varsity and junior varsity wrestling teams brought home plenty of medals from the East Metro tournament last week at Monroe Area High School.

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Wrestling teams win at East Metro tournaments

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Franklin County Lion wrestling varsity and junior varsity teams have been active over Christmas break. Both teams competed in the East Metro tournament at Monroe Area Dec. 21. At the varsity level, Brady Simms  won the tournament championship at 175 pounds.
The Franklin County High School wrestling team placed first over the weekend at the Winder Barrow Duals.

The Franklin County High School wrestling team placed first over the weekend at the Winder Barrow Duals.

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Wrestlers win at Winder Duals

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Franklin County High School wrestling team placed first over the weekend at the Winder Barrow Duals. The Lions wrestled Wednesday in the East Metro Tournament at Monroe Area and will compete at the Hook'em Horns tournament at Lambert High School next week. The team will then be off until Jan.
JT Strickland

JT Strickland

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Strickland wins Carson Award

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Franklin County High School senior J.T. Strickland was presented the 2022 Randy Carson Award during the FCHS football team’s year-end banquet. The award has been presented since 1970 in memory of Carson. The award is given each year to a player who displays integrity and character.
Jeloni Johnson (No. 4) and Cam Maxwell trap a Jackson County ballhandler during action Friday in the Lion’s Den. (Photos by Scoggins)

Jeloni Johnson (No. 4) and Cam Maxwell trap a Jackson County ballhandler during action Friday in the Lion’s Den. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lions travel to Myrtle Beach for Christmas tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions basketball team has been in Myrtle Beach, S.C., this week. It’s certainly no vacation for the Lions, as they faced top-tier competition at the tournament. The tough competition is part of the point for the Lions.
Myah Strange puts up a shot against Jackson County in action Friday in the Lion’s Den. She scored nine points in the game despite missing time due to injuries. (Photos by Scoggins)

Myah Strange puts up a shot against Jackson County in action Friday in the Lion’s Den. She scored nine points in the game despite missing time due to injuries. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions to play in Hart tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions will face Daniel, S.C., Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the first round of the Hart County Christmas Tournament in Hartwell. The three games of the tournament – held Dec.
Jonathan Duncan earned All-Region 8AAA honors.

Jonathan Duncan earned All-Region 8AAA honors.

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Four Lions honored by 8AAA

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Four Franklin County Lion football players have been named All-Region 8AAA. Seniors Jeloni Johnson, Jonathan Duncan, Dee Oliver and Rylan Tamplin were all honored by vote of the region’s coaches. Johnson and Duncan each made the All-Region second team.
Lay Lay Sturghill drives to the basket against Banks County Tuesday. (Photos by Scoggins)

Lay Lay Sturghill drives to the basket against Banks County Tuesday. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Franklin girls improve going into break

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions will host Jackson County Friday in their final game before the Christmas break. The break will come after a tough stretch of games for the team.
Jachin Frazier lays the ball into the basket Tuesday against Banks County. (Photos by Scoggins)

Jachin Frazier lays the ball into the basket Tuesday against Banks County. (Photos by Scoggins)

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'In progress'

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Coach Jason Shaver said Tuesday that his 2022-23 Franklin County Lions basketball team is “a work in progress.” The five seniors who graduated from last year’s team took plenty of experience and most of the team’s size with them.
Former Franklin County Lion Keylan “Red” Rutledge received his state shot put championship ring in a ceremony Thursday in the Lion’s Den. Rutledge won the Class AAA state shot put title in May with a throw of 53’4” on his last attempt. The throw was 2’5” farther than Rutledge had ever thrown. Rutledge, who was also a standout football and basketball player for the Lions, is now a starting offensive lineman for Middle Tennessee State University, where he was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team.

Former Franklin County Lion Keylan “Red” Rutledge received his state shot put championship ring in a ceremony Thursday in the Lion’s Den. Rutledge won the Class AAA state shot put title in May with a throw of 53’4” on his last attempt. The throw was 2’5” farther than Rutledge had ever thrown. Rutledge, who was also a standout football and basketball player for the Lions, is now a starting offensive lineman for Middle Tennessee State University, where he was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team.

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C-USA honors Red

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
From staff reports   Former Franklin County High School multi-sport star Keylan “Red” Rutledge has been named to the Conference USA All-Freshman football team. Rutledge is a student-athlete at Middle Tennessee State University, where he received a football scholarship.
Lion Hunter Page looks to the referee for a pin in a victory over a Stephens County opponent Tuesday in the Coliseum in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lion Hunter Page looks to the referee for a pin in a victory over a Stephens County opponent Tuesday in the Coliseum in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Pinning down success

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion wrestling team is on a roll. The team dominated two rivals and area opponents Tuesday after placing highly in a prestigious tournament over the weekend.