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Keyez Roebuck and the Franklin County Lions’ tennis team are headed to the state playoffs.

Keyez Roebuck and the Franklin County Lions’ tennis team are headed to the state playoffs.

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Lions' tennis qualifies for state; girls fall just short in playoff bid

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Franklin County Lions’ tennis team is headed to the state playoffs. The Region 8AAA tennis tournament began Tuesday at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville. Franklin defeated Monroe Area in the first round of the tournament to qualify for the state playoffs.
(Photo by Scoggins)

(Photo by Scoggins)

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8AAA on the line

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Weather hampered some of the Franklin County baseball team’s plans for spring break. What was originally scheduled as a very busy week with four consecutive games during an off-week in Region 8AAA was whittled down to at most three games by rain on Tuesday.
Lion Keylan Rutledge has been honored on two All-State lists for his play during the 2021-22 basketball season.

Lion Keylan Rutledge has been honored on two All-State lists for his play during the 2021-22 basketball season.

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Rutledge receives All-State honors

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County senior Keylan Rutledge was named honorable mention All-State for Class AAA by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Rutledge was a standout for the Franklin County Lions basketball team that finished as Region 8AAA runners-up in 2021-22.
Francisco Guadarrama takes the ball down the field. (Photo by Scoggins)

Francisco Guadarrama takes the ball down the field. (Photo by Scoggins)

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'Tough and humbling': Franklin falls to Hart in epic OT game

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   As the last kicked ball hit the back of the net Friday night in Hartwell, the Hart County Bulldogs celebrated a 6-4 penalty kick victory over the Franklin County Lions.
Miles Dodd allowed just the three runs and four hits in seven innings for a complete-game win against Monroe. (Photo by Christy Dodd)

Miles Dodd allowed just the three runs and four hits in seven innings for a complete-game win against Monroe. (Photo by Christy Dodd)

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Streaking Lions ‘facing a gauntlet’ on schedule

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Region 8AAA baseball schedule has brought out the best in the Franklin County Lions. The defending region champions have swept their first two series against 8AAA opponents and opened a three-game series with rival Hart County with an 11-1 win on Monday.
The Franklin County Middle School Cubs baseball team defeated Hart County 16-3 Monday to win the NEGIAA region championship. It was the second consecutive region title for FCMS. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Middle School Cubs baseball team defeated Hart County 16-3 Monday to win the NEGIAA region championship. It was the second consecutive region title for FCMS. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Cubs win back-to-back region titles

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
From staff reports   The Franklin County Middle School baseball Cubs blew out Hart County Monday to clinch its second consecutive NEGIAA region championship. The Cubs defeated Hart 16-3 in Hartwell in the third and deciding game to win the title.
Participating in a signing ceremony for Chris Goode Monday at Franklin County High School were (front) mom Terrie, Chris, (back) FCHS Assistant Principal Natalie Erskine, Coach Bob Brunson, former FCHS Football Coach Paul Sutherland, FCHS Head Coach Parker Martin, Coach David Skelly and Athletic Director Jason Oliver. (Photo by Scoggins)

Participating in a signing ceremony for Chris Goode Monday at Franklin County High School were (front) mom Terrie, Chris, (back) FCHS Assistant Principal Natalie Erskine, Coach Bob Brunson, former FCHS Football Coach Paul Sutherland, FCHS Head Coach Parker Martin, Coach David Skelly and Athletic Director Jason Oliver. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Versatile Goode signs to play football for Reinhardt

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A Franklin County Lion football player that made an impression no matter where he lined up on the field will continue his career with Reinhardt University in Waleska. Chris Goode has signed to play running back for the Reinhardt Eagles.
Alexus Knox, shown in a photo from a competition last season, broke the school record while winning first place at the prestigious Loch Johnson Invitational Saturday in Athens.

Alexus Knox, shown in a photo from a competition last season, broke the school record while winning first place at the prestigious Loch Johnson Invitational Saturday in Athens.

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Knox sets school record in win at Loch Johnson

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Alexus Knox took first-place and set a new school record on one of the largest regular-season stages on the track schedule Saturday. Knox easily won the 100 meter hurdles at the prestigious Loch Johnson Invitational at Cedar Shoals High School in Athens.
Jaden Willette, who had a goal Tuesday against Stephens County, battles for a ball against an Indians defender. (Photo by Scoggins)

Jaden Willette, who had a goal Tuesday against Stephens County, battles for a ball against an Indians defender. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Soccer Lions to meet Hart in key matchup

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Two games remain on the Franklin County Lions soccer schedule. Both will be important in the region standards, but Friday’s game at Hart County could decide the fate of both teams.