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Franklin County Softball Coach Jason Oliver speaks to the eight senior members of his team after the Lady Lions fell in the first round of the state tournament last week to Ringgold in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin County Softball Coach Jason Oliver speaks to the eight senior members of his team after the Lady Lions fell in the first round of the state tournament last week to Ringgold in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Franklin Fastpitch eliminated from playoffs in battle of top programs

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The teams holding the last three AAA softball state championships met last week in the first round of the 2021 playoffs.
Lady Lion Teague Pierce pokes the ball back over the net in volleyball action against Stephens County last week in the Region 8AAA tournament. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lion Teague Pierce pokes the ball back over the net in volleyball action against Stephens County last week in the Region 8AAA tournament. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions fall 3-1 in Region 8AAA volleyball tourney

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions volleyball team finished their season Thursday with a loss in the Region 8AAA tournament. Franklin lost three sets to one to Stephens County in an entertaining, competitive match in Toccoa.
Journey Roberts and the Franklin County Lady Lions hosted defending state champion Ringgold Wednesday in the first round of the state AAA playoffs.

Journey Roberts and the Franklin County Lady Lions hosted defending state champion Ringgold Wednesday in the first round of the state AAA playoffs.

Clash of champions

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher The Franklin County Lady Lions were eliminated from the Class AAA state softball tournament Wednesday with back-to-back losses to two-time defending state champion Ringgold in Carnesville. Ringgold won the first game 3-1 and the second 8-5.
Takiyah Merriett in action Monday against Commerce in the Lady Lions’ final home match of the regular season. (Photo by Scoggins)

Takiyah Merriett in action Monday against Commerce in the Lady Lions’ final home match of the regular season. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions to play for state berth

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
The Franklin County Lady Lions will travel to Toccoa today to face Stephens County at 5:30 p.m. in the first round of the Region 8AAA volleyball tournament. The winner of the best-of-five-sets match will earn a berth in the state playoffs.
Jo Jo Hughes makes a tackle. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

Jo Jo Hughes makes a tackle. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Lions fall on road to Indians in region contest

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   After a 37-0 loss to the Stephens County Indians Friday in The Reservation in Toccoa, Franklin County Coach Parker Martin said his team must learn to deal better with adversity. “We just don’t react well to bad things happening,” Martin said.
The Franklin County Lady Lions will host the Ringgold Lady Tigers in the first round of the State AAA playoffs Wednesday in Carnesville.

The Franklin County Lady Lions will host the Ringgold Lady Tigers in the first round of the State AAA playoffs Wednesday in Carnesville.

State championship teams to clash in first round

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Monday, October 11, 2021
The winners of the last three Class AAA state softball championships will meet in the first round of the 2021 playoffs Wednesday in Carnesville. The Franklin County Lady Lions will host the Ringgold Lady Tigers Wednesday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Carnesville in a best-of-three series.
Megan Hightower led the pack in the NEGIAA region cross country championship from the start on her way to a first-place finish Thursday in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

Megan Hightower led the pack in the NEGIAA region cross country championship from the start on her way to a first-place finish Thursday in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

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'Running for Woody'

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   “Running for Woody” was written on every Franklin County cross country bib Thursday in Hartwell. The motto was a tribute to Bill “Woody” Woods, an assistant coach and mentor to Franklin County runners who died Sept. 24.
Franklin Fastpitch seniors (from left) Kadence Bell, Emily Carson, Jayden Gailey, Ginger Mitchell, Sarah York, Gracie Hulsey, Kayleigh Chappell and Mia Blackmon were honored last week during Senior Night festivities. (Photo by Scoggins)

Franklin Fastpitch seniors (from left) Kadence Bell, Emily Carson, Jayden Gailey, Ginger Mitchell, Sarah York, Gracie Hulsey, Kayleigh Chappell and Mia Blackmon were honored last week during Senior Night festivities. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Seniors lead Lady Lions into 8AAA tournament

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions will have to wait until Friday for a chance to win a Region 8AAA softball championship on their home field.
Emily Carson awaits a throw from Journey Roberts for an out against Hart County Thursday in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

Emily Carson awaits a throw from Journey Roberts for an out against Hart County Thursday in Hartwell. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Hosting 8AAA

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   For the second year in a row, the Franklin Fastpitch will host the Region 8AAA championship. The Lady Lions clinched the No. 1 seed in the region tournament with an 8-5 win over Oconee County Friday in Watkinsville.