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A.J. Elliott (No. 13) and Josh Butler (No. 11) celebrate a touchdown Friday in a Green-White Scrimmage held at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

A.J. Elliott (No. 13) and Josh Butler (No. 11) celebrate a touchdown Friday in a Green-White Scrimmage held at Ed Bryant Stadium. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions to play in jamboree Saturday in Hartwell

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions will have the chance to compete against another team Saturday in Hartwell. The Lions will play Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the Lake Hartwell Gridiron Classic at Herndon Stadium in Hartwell.
The Franklin Fastpitch program has 24 players on its rosters in 2021, led by a group of eight seniors who have contributed to the team’s success for three or four seasons. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

The Franklin Fastpitch program has 24 players on its rosters in 2021, led by a group of eight seniors who have contributed to the team’s success for three or four seasons. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Howington Photography)

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Eight seniors lead Lady Lions into 2021 season

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin Fastpitch softball program is one of the best in the state. And this year, the Lady Lions have experience at every position, with eight seniors and one junior set to start in the field.
Bicycle racers make the turn into the Franklin County High School campus Sunday. (Photo by Scoggins)

Bicycle racers make the turn into the Franklin County High School campus Sunday. (Photo by Scoggins)

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TONGA came with community help

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
CARNESVILLE – FCHS served Sunday as a staging area and starting place for the Tour of North Georgia, a competitive bicycle road race.
The wrestling team unrolls its new mat.

The wrestling team unrolls its new mat.

Wrestlers unveil new mat

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
The Franklin County Wrestling Program unveiled a new light weight Resilite mat recently. The mat’s  weight makes it easier to move. It will be used for varsity matches. It is the first mat purchased since the program first started. Old mats will be used for practices.
About 250 bicycle racers are expected Sunday for a road race beginning at Franklin County High School on a loop that will include High Road, Stone Bridge Road, Unawatti Road, Jackson Bridge Road and Highway 145.

About 250 bicycle racers are expected Sunday for a road race beginning at Franklin County High School on a loop that will include High Road, Stone Bridge Road, Unawatti Road, Jackson Bridge Road and Highway 145.

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Tour of North Georgia bike race coming to FCHS Sunday

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
About 250 bicycle racers are expected to come to Franklin County Sunday for a stop on the Tour of North Georgia. Franklin County High School will serve as a staging area and starting place for a road race stage that will begin Sunday morning.
The Franklin County Lions celebrate their berth in the Class AAA state championship game after sweeping Appling County Saturday at FCHS.

The Franklin County Lions celebrate their berth in the Class AAA state championship game after sweeping Appling County Saturday at FCHS.

Lions to play for state title

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – The greatest season in Franklin County baseball history will continue for one more weekend and last as long as the Georgia High School Association allows.
The Franklin County Lions baseball team will play Saturday in the semifinals of the state Class AAA baseball playoffs against Appling County. The Lions will host a doubleheader, with the first game beginning at 5 p.m.

The Franklin County Lions baseball team will play Saturday in the semifinals of the state Class AAA baseball playoffs against Appling County. The Lions will host a doubleheader, with the first game beginning at 5 p.m.

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Lions to host state baseball semifinals Saturday

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Franklin County Lion senior J.D. Ginn pointed out that until Monday the high school baseball program had never hosted an Elite Eight state playoff series. Come Saturday, there’ll be another first: a Final Four series on the FCHS field in Carnesville.
The Franklin County Lions celebrate after defeating Sonoraville Wednesday to advance to the state playoff quarterfinals.

The Franklin County Lions celebrate after defeating Sonoraville Wednesday to advance to the state playoff quarterfinals.

Lions advance to quarterfinals, to host Long County

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Friday, May 7, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The Franklin County Lions advanced to the state baseball playoff quarterfinals with a dominant sweep of Sonoraville Wednesday at FCHS.
The Franklin County Lions celebrated their Region 8AAA baseball championship Friday night at FCHS after sweeping East Jackson in a doubleheader. Team members are (front, from left) Kayne Jinks, Ryder Emmons, Dee Oliver, Bryson Halbrook, Payton Crump, Will Cary, Duncan Beasley, Rylan Tamplin, (back) Coach Elliott Beard, Coach Ryan Phillips, J.D. Ginn, Garrett Garner, Lawson Gailey, C.J. Blackwell, Head Coach David Skelly, Chandler Coulter, Evan Herring, Landon Bruce, Miles Dodd, A.J. Peeples and Coach Demond

The Franklin County Lions celebrated their Region 8AAA baseball championship Friday night at FCHS after sweeping East Jackson in a doubleheader. Team members are (front, from left) Kayne Jinks, Ryder Emmons, Dee Oliver, Bryson Halbrook, Payton Crump, Will Cary, Duncan Beasley, Rylan Tamplin, (back) Coach Elliott Beard, Coach Ryan Phillips, J.D. Ginn, Garrett Garner, Lawson Gailey, C.J. Blackwell, Head Coach David Skelly, Chandler Coulter, Evan Herring, Landon Bruce, Miles Dodd, A.J. Peeples and Coach Demond

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Lions win 8AAA baseball title, host playoff series today

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
By Shane Scoggins Publisher No one knew exactly what to expect out of the Franklin County Lions at the beginning of baseball season. The team didn’t make the playoffs in 2019, and the 2020 season was cut short  by the coronavirus pandemic.