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Lion Dee Oliver (No. 7) wrestles a Stephens County receiver to the ground. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lion Dee Oliver (No. 7) wrestles a Stephens County receiver to the ground. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions get week off before region's final stretch

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will have their final open week of the season Friday as they prepare for the final three Region 8AAA games of the season. There won’t be an easy game in the bunch, as the Lions host Hebron Christian Academy Oct.
Lady Lion Journey Roberts rounds second on her way to third as Hebron Christian's outfielders work to get the ball back to the infield. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lion Journey Roberts rounds second on her way to third as Hebron Christian's outfielders work to get the ball back to the infield. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lions host region tournament

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Franklin Fastpitch finished fourth in the region, falling to Hebron Christian Academy in the third-place game this afternoon. The Lady Lions first faced Oconee County at noon today, losing 4-2, then battled Hebron Christian to a 6-5 final score.
Lady Lion Journey Roberts rounds second on her way to third as Hebron’s outfielders work to get the ball back to the infield. Roberts had two triples, a double and a single in Monday’s victory over Hebron Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lion Journey Roberts rounds second on her way to third as Hebron’s outfielders work to get the ball back to the infield. Roberts had two triples, a double and a single in Monday’s victory over Hebron Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Happy hosting duties: Franklin Fastpitch secures No. 1 seed, home field for 8AAA tourney

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin Fastpitch will host the Region 8AAA tournament for the second year in a row. The Lady Lions secured the No. 1 seed in and the right to host the tournament by finishing their 8AAA schedule with a first-place record of 9-1.
Jocelyn Dean, pictured running last week at The Reservation Run in Toccoa, and the Lady Lions will compete Saturday in the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational at FCHS. (Photo courtesy of Marcus Etienne at The Toccoa Record)

Jocelyn Dean, pictured running last week at The Reservation Run in Toccoa, and the Lady Lions will compete Saturday in the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational at FCHS. (Photo courtesy of Marcus Etienne at The Toccoa Record)

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Bill Woods Pridelands meet runs Saturday

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
Franklin County Cross Country will host the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational meet Saturday at the course at Franklin County High School.

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Franklin to host strong Stephens squad Friday

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will face their second big rival in a row Friday night as a strong team of Stephens County Indians come to Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.
The Franklin County Middle School Cubs football team celebrated the regular season region championship last week after a win over Rabun County.

The Franklin County Middle School Cubs football team celebrated the regular season region championship last week after a win over Rabun County.

Cubs to host region semifinal Wednesday

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Franklin County Middle School Cubs will host the region playoff football semifinals Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium. The Cubs will look to avenge their only loss of the year against Habersham County.
The FCMS boys claimed the NEGIAA region boys’ team championship for possibly the first time in school history, while Savannah Jackson claimed the girl’s individual title.

The FCMS boys claimed the NEGIAA region boys’ team championship for possibly the first time in school history, while Savannah Jackson claimed the girl’s individual title.

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Cubs on top

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County Middle School’s cross country teams ran their way to a team championship and individual region title Tuesday in Elberton.
Savanna Lewis (front) and Journey Roberts round the bases after Roberts’ hit against Oconee County Thursday. (Photo by Scoggins)

Savanna Lewis (front) and Journey Roberts round the bases after Roberts’ hit against Oconee County Thursday. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions continue to roll with two games remaining on schedule

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Just two games remain in the softball regular season for the Franklin Fastpitch Lady Lions. With Franklin standing atop the region with an 8-0 record, the Lady Lions need to win just one of those two games to secure the No.

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Lions open region schedule tonight at Hart County

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Region 8AAA schedule will start a day early for the Franklin County Lions. Franklin’s contest at Hart County has been moved to today in order to beat the heavy rain and high winds expected Friday from the remnants of Hurricane Ian.
FCMS Cub Sihon Wigfall takes down an Elbert ballcarrier as Myles Kelley comes in to help during a game Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

FCMS Cub Sihon Wigfall takes down an Elbert ballcarrier as Myles Kelley comes in to help during a game Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Cubs clinch spot in region football playoffs

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Middle School Cubs are going back to the region playoffs for the second straight year. The Cubs dominated Elbert County 27-0 Thursday to clinch a spot in the NEGIAA playoffs, which begin Oct. 12.