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Tarryn Tate (left) and Jonathan Duncan celebrate Friday after Duncan’s 37-yard field goal against East Jackson.

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Coach proud of Lions' effort in close loss to East Jackson

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher Better days are ahead for the Franklin County Lions football program. Though the team has struggled to an 0-5 start this season, Martin said the Lions must continue to push forward and focus on where it wants to be.

Eighth grade membes of the Franklin County Middle School Lady Cubs volleyball team members recognized Sept. 7 were (from left) Mallie Kate Underwood, Bryleigh White, Elizabeth Stratton, Kallie Thrift, Alyssa Gaddis, Avery Burton, Sydney Carson and Valeria Aragon.

Lady Cubs honor eighth graders, finish second in region

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Franklin County Middle School volleyball team honored its eighth grade players during their last home game Sept. 7 against Habersham Middle School. Both A and B teams ended the night with wins over Habersham. The A team won 25-13 and 25-19. The B team won 25-23 and 25-12.

The Lions football players listen as the Franklin County Marching Pride Band plays the alma mater at Homecoming Friday night.

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Homecoming 2022: FCHS celebrates new queen, heroes, alumni

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher Franklin County High School celebrated its first homecoming Friday night on the new Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium.

Freshman Hayden McGee puts the ball in play against Hart County Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Alone in first: Lady Lions top region after Hebron win

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher Franklin Fastpitch took control of the Region 8AAA standings Tuesday night in Dacula. The Franklin County Lady Lions secured first-place in the region with a 5-3 road victory over Hebron Christian Academy.

The Franklin County Lions and East Jackson Eagles will meet with bragging rights on the line, along with a chance to turn their seasons in a better direction.

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Lions, Eagles look for momentum in Friday tilt

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher Two struggling football teams will look to gain momentum Friday night in Commerce. The Franklin County Lions and East Jackson Eagles will meet with bragging rights on the line, along with a chance to turn their seasons in a better direction.

Freshman Nava Ware runs through a hole in the Lumpkin County line opened by Colbey Freeman (No. 33) and Tyler Pursley (No. 5) in action Friday in Dahlonega. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions face Banks for Homecoming

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher The Franklin County Lions football team will face its third undefeated team in a row Friday when Banks County comes to Carnesville for the 2022 Homecoming game.

Lady Lion Madison Bryson rounds third in a game earlier this season in Winder.

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Taking a lead: Franklin 2-0 in region play

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher Franklin Fastpitch opened its Region 8AAA by sweeping a pair of games against Top 10-ranked teams. Franklin jumped into first place with wins Thursday at Monroe Area and Tuesday at Oconee County. Oconee is currently ranked No.

Robbie Woods led the Lions with a 21st place finish out of 187 runners in 18:12.74.

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Cross country continues to improve race times

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher Franklin County’s running Lions got their first look at the course where the Region 8AAA cross country meet will be held in October. North Oconee hosted the Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational at their campus in Bogart.

Kain Winkfield stiff arms a Hart County defender during action Thursday in Carnesville.

Cubs stay unbeaten with win over Bullpups

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The Franklin County Cubs picked up their third win of the year, beating archrival Hart County 12-8 Thursday in Carnesville. “This was a big win for us,” Coach Chuck Holland said.

Franklin County High School senior kicker Jonathan Duncan (No. 8) set a school record with a 50-yard field goal during Friday’s FCHS football game at Pickens, S.C. Duncan’s kick out of the hold of Dee Oliver gave the Lions a 10-0 lead in the game. He also made two extra points in the contest, which Franklin eventually lost 42-17. (Photo by Scoggins)

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School record kick

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

By Shane Scoggins Publisher Football can be as basic as the alphabet. Coach Parker Martin said he talked with his young Franklin County Lion football team before Friday’s road game with Pickens, S.C., about how to get from A to Z.