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Jayden Gailey signed last week to play softball for Georgia Tech. Pictured at her signing ceremony are (front, from left) grandfather Randall Gailey, mom Haden Gailey Stephens, Jayden, grandmother Lane Gailey, (back) Franklin County High School softball coaching staff Mackenzie Burns, Head Coach Jason Oliver, Cherokee Bell and Demond Rivers. (Photos by Scoggins)

Jayden Gailey signed last week to play softball for Georgia Tech. Pictured at her signing ceremony are (front, from left) grandfather Randall Gailey, mom Haden Gailey Stephens, Jayden, grandmother Lane Gailey, (back) Franklin County High School softball coaching staff Mackenzie Burns, Head Coach Jason Oliver, Cherokee Bell and Demond Rivers. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Dual Division I signing ceremony held for Gaileys

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Two Gaileys. Similar sports. Two Division I college scholarships. One special signing day. Franklin County High School seniors Jayden Gailey and Lawson Gailey signed college softball and baseball scholarships, respectively, Nov.
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Back to the mountains

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Proposed new region alignments released last week will split up the current schools in Region 8AAA and have Franklin County once again competing against schools in the North Georgia mountains.
Dane Burton is one of five seniors on the 2021-22 Franklin County Lions basketball squad.

Dane Burton is one of five seniors on the 2021-22 Franklin County Lions basketball squad.

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Tight-knit Lions look for success in rugged region

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   There’s a lot to like about the 2021-22 Franklin County Lions basketball team. Five experienced seniors have the ability to score from all over the court. Talented underclassmen will add depth to the roster.
Bailey Aderholdt and the rest of the Lady Lions’ senior class will be counted on to lead Franklin’s girls’ team in 2021-22.

Bailey Aderholdt and the rest of the Lady Lions’ senior class will be counted on to lead Franklin’s girls’ team in 2021-22.

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Bridges makes moves to strengthen girls’ progam

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Chad Bridges took over head coaching duties with the Franklin County Lady Lion basketball program about two months before the 2020-21 season began. At the dawn of his second season, Bridges said he feels better about his handle on the program.
Jonathan Samuel maneuvers around a buoy outlining the course during the 2021 Pro Watercross World Championship.

Jonathan Samuel maneuvers around a buoy outlining the course during the 2021 Pro Watercross World Championship.

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Samuel wins at world championship

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   NAPLES, Fla. – Jonathan Samuel came home from the Pro Watercross National and World Championships with five trophies. Both events were held Nov. 4-7 in Naples, after the National Championship in Lake Charles, La., had to be postponed due to weather.
Five Lady Lions were named first-team All-Region, led by Jayden Gailey who was Player of the Year.

Five Lady Lions were named first-team All-Region, led by Jayden Gailey who was Player of the Year.

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Postseason honors

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lady Lions placed numerous players on the All-Region 8AAA softball team following a championship season in which the team was undefeated against region foes.
Senior Keylan Rutledge (No. 40) walks off the field for the final time in high school with injured junior center Tarryn Tate following Franklin’s loss to Oconee, now ranked No. 2 in the state. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Keylan Rutledge (No. 40) walks off the field for the final time in high school with injured junior center Tarryn Tate following Franklin’s loss to Oconee, now ranked No. 2 in the state. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Rutledge adds TD pass to resume in Lions' final game

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Senior Keylan Rutledge has done a little of everything for the Franklin County Lions this football season. He’s been a standout on the defensive line, serving as Franklin’s most consistent defensive force.
Charles Ware (No. 4) brings down a Monroe ball carrier. (Photo by Scoggins)

Charles Ware (No. 4) brings down a Monroe ball carrier. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Home finale

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions faced a tough task in their final home game of the season Friday in the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes, ranked No. 3 in the state in Class AAA.
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Region 8AAA schools not affected by reclassification

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   There will likely be few changes in Franklin County’s region opponents over the next two years. The Georgia High School Association released its latest reclassification numbers this week, and  there are no major changes to the members of Franklin’s Region 8AAA.
The Franklin County Middle School Cub defense stacks up a Madison ballcarrier during the region championship game Thursday in Danielsville. (Photos by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Middle School Cub defense stacks up a Madison ballcarrier during the region championship game Thursday in Danielsville. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Strong season

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
A bounce back season for the Franklin County Middle School Cubs football program ended just shy of a region championship Thursday in Danielsville. The Cubs fell 28-0 to the Madison County Middle School Mustangs in the NEGIAA championship game.