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Keez Roebuck takes the ball down the court in a recent game. (Photo by Scoggins)

Keez Roebuck takes the ball down the court in a recent game. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions near finish of region's first half

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The first half of the Region 8AAA schedule will be complete on Tuesday. By then, the Franklin County Lions will know exactly where they stand with five 8AAA contests to go before the region tournament in mid-February.
(Photo by Scoggins)

(Photo by Scoggins)

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Wrestlers make Sweet 16 in duals

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County’s wrestling team didn’t make the finals of the state duals tournament, but the Lions did advance to the state’s Sweet 16. Franklin competed Saturday in the Class AAA Team Dual Wrestling Prelims at Rockmart High School.
The Franklin County Middle School Lady Cub basketball teams finished their seasons Saturday in Elberton in the NEGIAA tournament. Seventh grade team member Chloe McFarlin drives past a Madison County defender. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Middle School Lady Cub basketball teams finished their seasons Saturday in Elberton in the NEGIAA tournament. Seventh grade team member Chloe McFarlin drives past a Madison County defender. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Middle school tournament delayed by weather

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
The annual NEGIAA middle school basketball tournament was delayed this week by winter weather but was scheduled to start back up next week in Elberton.

Franklin County Little League sign ups under way

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Franklin County Little League is now registering players for the 2022 season for T-ball, softball and baseball. Online registration is open at www.clubs.bluesombrero.com/franklincountyllga. The first of two in-person registrations will be held Jan. 22 from 10 a.m.
Senior Keylan “Red” Rutledge splits two Stephens County defenders on his way to two of his 10 fourth-quarter points that led Franklin County to a Region 8AAA-opening victory over Stephens County Friday in Toccoa. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Keylan “Red” Rutledge splits two Stephens County defenders on his way to two of his 10 fourth-quarter points that led Franklin County to a Region 8AAA-opening victory over Stephens County Friday in Toccoa. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Starting out right: Lions beat Indians in Toccoa to open Region 8AAA schedule

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Region 8AAA basketball schedule began Friday night. Franklin County Coach Jason Shaver said there are two kinds after those first games: those that are 1-0 and those that are 0-1. His Lions are 1-0 after defeating Stephens County on the road.
Franklin County’s Paris Gaye looks for a shot against two Stephens County defenders Friday night in Toccoa. Gaye and the Lady Lions blew out the Lady Indians 61-28 to start region play. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County’s Paris Gaye looks for a shot against two Stephens County defenders Friday night in Toccoa. Gaye and the Lady Lions blew out the Lady Indians 61-28 to start region play. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Starting out right: Lady Lions dominate in win

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The first game of the region schedule is a pretty good time to put together a complete game. That’s just what the Franklin County Lady Lions did Friday night in Toccoa against host Stephens County.
Lion wrestler Will Ballenger takes down an opponent in a match earlier this season. The Lions will compete Saturday in the state duals wrestling prelims in Rockmart.

Lion wrestler Will Ballenger takes down an opponent in a match earlier this season. The Lions will compete Saturday in the state duals wrestling prelims in Rockmart.

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Wrestlers, third in area, move on to state prelims

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lion wrestling team will compete Saturday in state competition. After finishing third in the Area 8AAA duals tournament Saturday at Oconee County, the Lions will travel to Rockmart High School for the Class AAA Team Dual Wrestling Prelims.
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(Photo by Scoggins)

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Wrestlers to compete for area duals title

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County High School wrestling team will compete Saturday in the Area 8AAA duals tournament at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville. Competition will begin at 10:15 a.m. with quarterfinal matches. Semifinals will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Lady Lion Emily Carson, who has provided defense and rebounding off the bench for Franklin County this season, is pressured by an Elbert County defender during a tournament in Hart County last week. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

Lady Lion Emily Carson, who has provided defense and rebounding off the bench for Franklin County this season, is pressured by an Elbert County defender during a tournament in Hart County last week. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Lions, Lady Lions to kick off region play Friday

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County High School’s basketball teams will be on the road Friday in Toccoa to start Region 8AAA play. The Lion and Lady Lions will meet rival Stephens County in their first region contests.