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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.

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Lions' home opener tonight

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions are seven games into the 2022 baseball season but have yet to play at home. That home-field advantage deficit is scheduled to end today. The Lions will host Madison County today at 5:55 p.m.
Bailey Aderholdt, an All-Region 8AAA selection, helped lead the Lady Lions in 2021-22, along with fellow seniors Emily Carson, Ny’Kerriah Brown, Kayleigh Chappell and Trina Linder.

Bailey Aderholdt, an All-Region 8AAA selection, helped lead the Lady Lions in 2021-22, along with fellow seniors Emily Carson, Ny’Kerriah Brown, Kayleigh Chappell and Trina Linder.

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Lady Lions aim to build on late season momentum

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions improved throughout the 2021-22 basketball season and really turned a corner late in the year. Head Coach Chad Bridges said he hopes his program can build on that for next season.

Soccer Cubs off to hot start

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
The Franklin County Middle School Cubs soccer team started the season with a 4-0 record. The team's latest win came Feb. 24, with a 1-0 victory over Rabun County. Benji Molina-Gonzalez scored in the final minute in a "very tough, physical game," Coach John Marc Cooling said.
Keylan “Red” Rutledge lays in two of his 27 points in the region semifinal game Thursday against Oconee County in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

Keylan “Red” Rutledge lays in two of his 27 points in the region semifinal game Thursday against Oconee County in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Strong second: Lions finish as 8AAA runners-up

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions fell just short of a region championship Saturday despite the loss of two key starters. Franklin fell 61-56 in overtime to the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes in the Lions’ Den Saturday in the Region 8AAA championship game.
Ny'Kerriah Brown goes up for a layup in the region consolation game victory over Hart County. (Photo by Scoggins)

Ny'Kerriah Brown goes up for a layup in the region consolation game victory over Hart County. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions end season in first round

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A last-second three to tie the game did not fall for the Franklin County Lady Lions Tuesday night as their season ended in Chatsworth in the first round of the state playoffs. The Lady Lions fell 46-43 to Murray County.

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Soccer Lions improve to 3-3-1

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Franklin County Lions soccer team defeated Banks County 6-0 Tuesday to improve to 3-3-1 on the season. Jonathan Duncan had three goals for Franklin, with Max Bridges adding two goals and Isaac David one goal.
(From left) Jacob Baughcum, Kenly Eavenson and Wilder Davis each finished in the top four of their respective weight classes at the GHSA State Championships.

(From left) Jacob Baughcum, Kenly Eavenson and Wilder Davis each finished in the top four of their respective weight classes at the GHSA State Championships.

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Strong showing: Mat Lions 10th at state with three medalists

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions wrestling team returned to Carnesville from the state championship tournament with quite a haul of accomplishments.
Kayleigh Chappell dribbles toward the basket as time runs out Friday night in the Franklin County Lady Lions’ overtime victory over Hart County in the Lions’ Den. Her teammates Emily Carson (No. 15) and Paris Gaye (No. 2) celebrate in the background. (Photo by Scoggins)

Kayleigh Chappell dribbles toward the basket as time runs out Friday night in the Franklin County Lady Lions’ overtime victory over Hart County in the Lions’ Den. Her teammates Emily Carson (No. 15) and Paris Gaye (No. 2) celebrate in the background. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Hart games bring intense night on court

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   An intense night of high school basketball ended Friday with Franklin County claiming one victory over archrival Hart County, and Hart pulling out a win of its own.
Lady Lion Bailey Aderholdt scored her 1,000th point in the victory over Hart County. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lion Bailey Aderholdt scored her 1,000th point in the victory over Hart County. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Win earns Lady Lions state berth

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions won their way into the Region 8AAA semifinals and the state tournament Monday with a 57-40 win over Monroe Area. Franklin’s win came in the first round of the region tournament, held at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville.