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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.
The Lions will host the Hart County Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. in Ed Bryant Stadium in the Region 8AAA opener for both squads. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Lions will host the Hart County Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. in Ed Bryant Stadium in the Region 8AAA opener for both squads. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions host No. 9 Hart in Region 8AAA opener

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The fight for the state playoffs begin Friday night for the Franklin County Lions against an archrival and one of the best teams in the state. The Lions will host the Hart County Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. in Ed Bryant Stadium in the Region 8AAA opener for both squads.
Coach Bill Woods

Coach Bill Woods

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Franklin athletics mourns loss of Coach Woods

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County cross country and track programs and the entire athletics program is mourning the death of Coach Bill “Woody” Woods. Woods, an assistant cross country and track coach, died Friday.
Running back Micah Blackwell runs behind the block of D.J. Seymour during Friday’s win over Crescent, S.C., at Ed Bryant Stadium. Blackwell led Franklin with 147 yards rushing on 23 carries. (Photo by Scoggins)

Running back Micah Blackwell runs behind the block of D.J. Seymour during Friday’s win over Crescent, S.C., at Ed Bryant Stadium. Blackwell led Franklin with 147 yards rushing on 23 carries. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Homecoming, home win

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Homecoming games offer alumni the chance to come back to their alma mater, see old friends and watch a football victory on the field and the crowning of a new queen at halftime. Franklin County Lion fans got all of that Friday night in Ed Bryant Stadium.
The Franklin County MIddle School Cubs, preparing to run onto the field before a recent game, clinched a region playoff berth with a 26-7 win over Habersham County last week. (Photos by Scoggins)

The Franklin County MIddle School Cubs, preparing to run onto the field before a recent game, clinched a region playoff berth with a 26-7 win over Habersham County last week. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Win clinches playoff berth for Cubs

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
The Franklin County Middle School Cubs have earned a berth in the region playoffs. FCMS earned a playoff berth with a 26-7 defeat of Habersham County in Mount Airy Sept. 15.

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Rain forces Lady Lions to reshuffle schedule

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin Fastpitch was on quite a roll going into last week. The team had won six games in a row, by an average score of 8-2. But then the rains came. Showers washed out a game with Banks County on Sept. 15 and Stephens County on Sept. 16.
Lion Dee Oliver jumps up to snag an interception in the third quarter of Friday's game at Jackson County. Oliver returned the interception for his second touchdown of the game. His first came on the second-half kickoff return. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lion Dee Oliver jumps up to snag an interception in the third quarter of Friday's game at Jackson County. Oliver returned the interception for his second touchdown of the game. His first came on the second-half kickoff return. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Just short of a win

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A strong third quarter that included touchdowns on returns of a kickoff and an interception was not enough for the Franklin County Lions to claim their third victory of the season Friday night in Hoschton.
Lady Lion Sarah York makes contact for a double during Saturday’s game in Carnesville against East Hall. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Lion Sarah York makes contact for a double during Saturday’s game in Carnesville against East Hall. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions stake claim as region title favorites

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin Fastpitch has picked up four wins in the past week and shown that it is the clear championship favorite in Region 8AAA. Three of the Lady Lions’ four wins were over region opponents, improving the team’s 8AAA record to 6-0.
Kadyn Crowe leads a pack of runners during Saturday’s varsity girls race. (Photo by Scoggins)

Kadyn Crowe leads a pack of runners during Saturday’s varsity girls race. (Photo by Scoggins)

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600-plus run at Pridelands Invitational

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   A total of 612 high school and middle school cross-country runners competed Saturday in the Pridelands Invitational meet at the Franklin County High School course on High Road.