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The Franklin County Lady Lions softball team were disappointed Monday in not winning a second straight state championship but still played in the game for the second year in a row and got to host the game on their home field. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Franklin County Lady Lions softball team were disappointed Monday in not winning a second straight state championship but still played in the game for the second year in a row and got to host the game on their home field. (Photo by Scoggins)

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A very strong second: Lady Lions fall in historic state championship game

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, October 31, 2019
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The two best teams in Georgia’s Class AAA met to decide the state championship Monday. And it was historic.
The Franklin County Lady Lions have to win one of the two possible games today on their home field to bring home a second consecutive state softball championship.

The Franklin County Lady Lions have to win one of the two possible games today on their home field to bring home a second consecutive state softball championship.

Lady Lions play for state championship tonight at home

Shane Scoggins
Monday, October 28, 2019
Rain washed out the chance to finish the 2019 AAA softball state championship game on Saturday in Columbus. The game will instead be finished today at 4:30 p.m. at Franklin County High School in Carnesville. A second game, if necessary, will follow.
The Franklin County Lions defeated East Jackson 35-14 Friday for their first win.

The Franklin County Lions defeated East Jackson 35-14 Friday for their first win.

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Happy Homecoming: Lions get first win in 35-14 rout

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, October 24, 2019
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   Homecoming 2019 was a sweet one for the Franklin County Lions. The Lions used their most impressive offensive output of the season in a 35-14 win over East Jackson Friday at Ed Bryant Stadium.
The Franklin County Lady Lions will be on the field at the Elite Eight in Columbus beginning today to play for a second straight state championship.

The Franklin County Lady Lions will be on the field at the Elite Eight in Columbus beginning today to play for a second straight state championship.

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Lady Lions return to Columbus for another shot at state title

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, October 24, 2019
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   One year ago, the Franklin County Lady Lions headed for the Elite Eight AAA state softball tournament having never won a game in Columbus. They came home with the 2018 State Championship, the first in school history.
The Franklin County Lady Lions begin play today in the state Elite Eight Tournament in Columbus.

The Franklin County Lady Lions begin play today in the state Elite Eight Tournament in Columbus.

Elite Eight field includes region champs, surprises

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The Franklin County Lady Lions are as few as four games away from a second consecutive state championship. Franklin will begin play today at 6 p.m. in the state’s Elite Eight tournament at the Columbus Softball Complex in Columbus.
Ansley Moore gave up a top finish Saturday to help a competitor.

Ansley Moore gave up a top finish Saturday to help a competitor.

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18th better than first for FCMS runner

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Right under her name on Ansley Moore’s Instagram profile are the words “Running for Jesus.” Ansley’s parents, teammates and some of the best cross-country runners in the state of Georgia found out Saturday that those words aren’t just a slogan for the Franklin County Middle School seventh grader.
The Franklin County Lady Lions celebrate on the field Thursday after eliminating Coahulla Creek with a 14-0 win at FCHS.

The Franklin County Lady Lions celebrate on the field Thursday after eliminating Coahulla Creek with a 14-0 win at FCHS.

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Lady Lions advance to Sweet 16

News Staff
Friday, October 11, 2019
The Franklin County Lady Lions advanced to the state tournament’s Sweet 16 Thursday with an offensive display rarely – if ever – seen from the team. Franklin outscored Coahulla Creek 14-0, with 14 hits, including a grand slam and a game-ending three-run home run. The game lasted just four innings.
Sophomore Chris Goode turns upfield to gain part of his 84 yards against Jefferson Friday night. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Chris Goode turns upfield to gain part of his 84 yards against Jefferson Friday night. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lions look for rebound against Morgan

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Starting the Region 8AAA schedule with two games on the road is tough. One of those games being against region favorite Jefferson makes it even tougher. But that was the task the schedule put the Franklin County Lions in this season.
The Franklin County Lady Lions, pictured celebrating a Jaden Cheek home run during the region championship game, will host Coahulla Creek Wednesday for a doubleheader in the first round of the state tournament.

The Franklin County Lady Lions, pictured celebrating a Jaden Cheek home run during the region championship game, will host Coahulla Creek Wednesday for a doubleheader in the first round of the state tournament.

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Lady Lions host Coahulla Creek for first round of state

Shane Scoggins
Monday, October 7, 2019
The hunt for a second-straight state softball championship by the Franklin County Lady Lions will begin Wednesday in Carnesville. And the first hurdle in the state tournament will be a tough one.
Franklin County quarterback Everett Haselden runs the ball during a game against Habersham Central Sept. 27 in Carnesville.

Franklin County quarterback Everett Haselden runs the ball during a game against Habersham Central Sept. 27 in Carnesville.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Lions open Region 8AAA play at Jefferson

Shane Scoggins
Friday, October 4, 2019
The Franklin County Lions will kickoff their Region 8AAA schedule tonight at 7:30 p.m. against the Jefferson Dragons in Jefferson's Memorial Stadium. The Lions, 0-4 in non-region games this season, will face a tough task against No.