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Among those joining Gracie Davis at her signing ceremony Friday were (front, from left) mom Marie, Gracie, dad Jeremy, (back) Piedmont University Cheer Coach Cristen Rabern, FCHS Principal Roger Wilkinson, Allie Shubert, FCHS Competition Cheer Coach Megan Jackson, FCHS Sideline Cheer Coach Allie Bohannon and Athletic Director Jason Oliver. (Photo by Scoggins)

Among those joining Gracie Davis at her signing ceremony Friday were (front, from left) mom Marie, Gracie, dad Jeremy, (back) Piedmont University Cheer Coach Cristen Rabern, FCHS Principal Roger Wilkinson, Allie Shubert, FCHS Competition Cheer Coach Megan Jackson, FCHS Sideline Cheer Coach Allie Bohannon and Athletic Director Jason Oliver. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Davis signs to cheer for Piedmont Lions

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Gracie Davis will continue to cheer on the Lions next year. But it will be the Piedmont University Lions.
Landon Bruce dives back to first base to avoid being picked off during a game between the Franklin County Lions and Pendleton, S.C., Friday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Landon Bruce dives back to first base to avoid being picked off during a game between the Franklin County Lions and Pendleton, S.C., Friday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Stealing a region win

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   It took a late-inning rally and a good bounce, but the Franklin County Lions opened Region 8AAA play with a victory over Stephens County Tuesday in Toccoa.
Robbie Woods placed second in 3,200 meters. (Photo by Scoggins)

Robbie Woods placed second in 3,200 meters. (Photo by Scoggins)

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FCHS track teams log top finishes at quad meet

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Franklin County High School track teams ran in a quad meet Tuesday at Stephens County. Franklin, Stephens, Hart County and Morgan County competed.
The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion soccer teams led by Max Bridges (left) and Claire Halder (right) will host Stephens County Tuesday in key games in the race for the playoffs in Region 8AAA. (Photos by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion soccer teams led by Max Bridges (left) and Claire Halder (right) will host Stephens County Tuesday in key games in the race for the playoffs in Region 8AAA. (Photos by Scoggins)

Franklin to host Stephens for key games

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Franklin County Lion and Lady Lion soccer teams led by Max Bridges and Claire Halder will host Stephens County Tuesday in key games in the race for the playoffs in Region 8AAA. The girls’ game will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Ed Bryant Stadium, with the boys’ game to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Miles Dodd delivers a pitch in a victory over Madison County Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Miles Dodd delivers a pitch in a victory over Madison County Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Region 'urgency': Lions seek to step up game as 8AAA schedule looms

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Coach David Skelly hoped to have three games this week as a final warm-up for his Franklin County Lions to prepare for the Region 8AAA baseball schedule. But the weather does not appear to want to cooperate. A game Tuesday at Pendleton, S.C.
Ben Hardman takes off on his leg of the distance medley relay Saturday at the 12th annual Eagle Invitational at East Jackson High School in Commerce. Hardman and the Lions finished fourth. (Photo by Scoggins)

Ben Hardman takes off on his leg of the distance medley relay Saturday at the 12th annual Eagle Invitational at East Jackson High School in Commerce. Hardman and the Lions finished fourth. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions post strong finishes at 12th Eagle Invitational

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
Franklin County High School’s track teams competed against 11 opponents from Northeast Georgia and Atlanta in the 12th annual Eagle Invitational in Commerce. The Lions came home with several top 10 finishes in the meet. Keylan Rutledge led Franklin with a second-place finish in shot put.
Franklin County singles tennis player Will Wester returns a ball during action last week at home against Oconee County.

Franklin County singles tennis player Will Wester returns a ball during action last week at home against Oconee County.

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Full team of Lions aim to meet tennis goals

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A full pride of Franklin County Lions is just now hitting the tennis court. The team has posted a 3-3 overall record and 2-2 mark in Region 8AAA without four players who joined the team late due to the success of FCHS’ winter sports teams.
Franklin County singles tennis player Rylee Moore returns a ball during action last week at home against Oconee County.

Franklin County singles tennis player Rylee Moore returns a ball during action last week at home against Oconee County.

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Lady Lions continue to improve on court

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions tennis team is still a work in progress in 2022, but the squad has shown steady improvement and played well, Coach Kellie Justice said.
Seniors Jontavion “Jo Jo” Hughes, David Witcher, Dane Burton, Keylan “Red” Rutledge and Keez Roebuck “cared about each other and enjoyed being together,” Coach Jason Shaver said.

Seniors Jontavion “Jo Jo” Hughes, David Witcher, Dane Burton, Keylan “Red” Rutledge and Keez Roebuck “cared about each other and enjoyed being together,” Coach Jason Shaver said.

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‘Legacy’: Senior-led Lions fall in Class AAA playoffs

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The 2021-22 Franklin County Lions basketball team didn’t make it as far in the state playoffs as other teams in school history. But Head Coach Jason Shaver said the squad – led by five seniors – will still leave a legacy for the program moving forward.