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Lions finishing up tough non-region slate

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Thursday, December 30, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The results of a tough early-season schedule faced by the Franklin County Lions will begin coming in next week. The Lions will open Region 8AAA play Jan. 7 at Stephens County. Once the region schedule begins, there are no more non-region games on the Lions’ slate.
Lady Cub Hannah Payne goes for a layup in action earlier this season at Madison County.

Lady Cub Hannah Payne goes for a layup in action earlier this season at Madison County.

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FCMS squads prepare for tournament

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Thursday, December 30, 2021
The Franklin County Middle School basketball teams are preparing for the NEGIAA region championship tournaments. The tournament is set to begin Jan. 15. The eighth grade Cubs are 13-0 and currently sit in first place in the region. The team has locked up the No.
Senior Keez Roebuck looks for an opening to drive Friday in a contest against Rabun County.

Senior Keez Roebuck looks for an opening to drive Friday in a contest against Rabun County.

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Holiday hoops: Lions head to Charleston to face strong teams in tournament

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions’ tough non-region slate will continue next week in the Roundball Classic Invitational in Charleston, S.C. The Lions will play Dec. 28-30 in the tournament, which draws strong teams from all over the country.
Lady Lion Paris Gaye breaks away for a basket in a win last week over Gainesville.

Lady Lion Paris Gaye breaks away for a basket in a win last week over Gainesville.

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Holiday hoops: Lady Lions to face top-ranked Elbert at Hart

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will face the No. 1 team in Class AA Monday in a tournament in Hart County. Franklin will tipoff against the Elbert County Lady Devils at 1 p.m. at Hart County High School. But the Lady Lions will go into the game playing well.
Franklin County High School senior Keylan Rutledge signed a football scholarship last week to play for Middle Tennessee State University. Pictured at his signing ceremony are (front, from left) mom Miranda Rutledge, Keylan, grandmother Juanita McDaniel, (back) FCHS Principal Roger Wilkinson, Coach Charles Folger, Head Football Coach Parker Martin, Coach Bob Brunson, Coach Aaron Campbell and Athletic Director Jason Oliver. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County High School senior Keylan Rutledge signed a football scholarship last week to play for Middle Tennessee State University. Pictured at his signing ceremony are (front, from left) mom Miranda Rutledge, Keylan, grandmother Juanita McDaniel, (back) FCHS Principal Roger Wilkinson, Coach Charles Folger, Head Football Coach Parker Martin, Coach Bob Brunson, Coach Aaron Campbell and Athletic Director Jason Oliver. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Rutledge signs to play for Middle Tennessee State

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Former Franklin County Head Football Coach Paul Sutherland had been talking to Keylan “Red” Rutledge for quite a while about adding football to the sports he played at FCHS. Rutledge was a standout on the basketball court since his freshman year.
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More changes for new regions

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer and Shane Scoggins Publisher   The latest reclassification proposal filed by the GeorgiaHigh School Association has Franklin County back in Region 8AAA. The proposed new regions, released Dec.
Senior defensive lineman Keylan Rutledge was named to the All-Region 8AAA first team.

Senior defensive lineman Keylan Rutledge was named to the All-Region 8AAA first team.

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All-8AAA squad named

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Two Franklin County Lions were named to the All-Region 8AAA team for 2021. Senior defensive lineman Keylan Rutledge was named to the first team. Rutledge was a leader for the Lions defensively and offensively throughout the year.
Keez Roebuck will be one of the seniors honored Friday night.

Keez Roebuck will be one of the seniors honored Friday night.

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Basketball teams to honor senior players Friday

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Franklin County’s basketball teams will honor its senior members Friday during Senior Night ceremonies. Seniors will be honored between the girls’ and boys’ games against Rabun County. Lion seniors are Keez Roebuck, David Witcher, Jontavion Hughes, Dane Burton and Keylan Rutledge.
Jayden Gailey was named first-team All-State for softball.

Jayden Gailey was named first-team All-State for softball.

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State honors: Gailey named first team All-State; Roberts 2nd team

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Two Franklin County Lady Lions were honored on a statewide level last week. Senior Jayden Gailey was named first-team All-State after a vote of the region-winning coaches in the state. Junior Journey Roberts made the second-team All-State squad.