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Franklin County Middle School Lady Cub runner Ansley Moore (front) leads the pack in a race Sept. 3 on the new Franklin County High School cross country course.

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Lions to host first meet on new home cross-country trail

Shane Scoggins

Thursday, September 12, 2019

One Franklin County sports program will officially christen its new home Saturday at 8 a.m. The Lion cross-country teams will host their first meet at their new course across High Road from Franklin County High School.

Jayden Gailey gets one of her hits during Wednesday's game against Jackson County.

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Lady Lions take control of 8AAA race

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Region and state tournaments are still a few weeks off for high school softball teams, but Wednesday's game in Carnesville between the Franklin County Lady Lions and Jackson County Lady Panthers had a postseason atmosphere. For good reason. The two teams were tied atop the Region 8AAA standings.

Ginger Mitchell flips a ball to Lauren Hambrick for an out at first base during the Franklin County Lady Lions’ 13-5 win over Monroe Area Thursday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions to face Jefferson, two No. 2 teams in 48 hours

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Maxpreps.com ranks the Franklin County Lady Lions and other softball teams in the state based on the team’s record and strength of schedule. If the Lady Lions continue to win this weekend, their ranking will surely go up.

Everett Haselden (above) throws a pass during Friday's game against Banks County in Homer. The junior quarterback finished with 142 yards passing.

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Comeback falls short against Banks

Shane Scoggins

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

A defensive battle Friday night in Homer may have uncovered unforeseen offensive weapons for the Franklin County Lions. The Lions fell 15-7 to the Banks County Leopards in what was a physical, defensive contest.

Leo Mazzone

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Mazzone to speak at Ty Cobb Golf Tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Legendary Atlanta Braves Pitching Coach Leo Mazzone will be the speaker Sept. 6 at the 21st Ty Cobb Memorial Golf Tournamnet luncheon at Highland Walk Golf Course in Franklin Springs.

Lion back C.J. Hall dives for extra yards in action Friday at The Reservation in Toccoa. (Photos by Rose Scoggins)

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Lions fall to Indians 42-28 to begin season in four-hour opener

Shane Scoggins

Thursday, August 29, 2019

The Franklin County Lions fought for nearly four hours Friday night to overcome the Stephens County Indians but came up just short. The Indians came away with a 42-28 win in The Reservation in Toccoa in both teams’ opening contest.

Maci McFarlin sets a ball during action Tuesday against Monroe Area at Rocky Ford Park Gym in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Volleyball Lady Lions net first ever victory

News Staff

Thursday, August 29, 2019

The Franklin County volleyball program has checked most of its “first-ever” accomplishments. The Lady Lions had their first games in 2018 during their first season, at the end of which they graduated their first senior class.

The 2019 Franklin County High School Marching Pride Band

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Marching Pride to explore 'Unfamiliar Road' at halftime

News Staff

Friday, August 23, 2019

Things are a little more familiar for the Franklin County Marching Pride Band this football season. Director Christopher Sampson is in his second year at the head of the band, so his returning band students know what to expect from him. But last year’s changes were inspirational.

Members of the 2019-20 Franklin County varsity football cheerleaders are Alex Henry, Allie Pilgrim, Alyssa Ellard, Amberlin Mitchell, Anna Varner, Austin Norris, Ava Hylton, Breanna Dickerson, Carson Bridges, Cheyanne Cummings, Claire Conner, Grace Adcock, Gracie Davis, Gracie Thomas, Holly Evans, Kori Esco, MacKenzie Whatley, Olivia York, Perrin Floyd, Raegan Hayes, Tara Locke, Trista Williams and Zoe Saavedra.

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Varsity cheer is 23 strong in 2019

Shane Scoggins

Friday, August 23, 2019

The Lions and their fans will have plenty of support on the sidelines this season. The Franklin County varsity football cheerleaders are strong in number and plan to wow fans with some new moves this football season. The 2019 varsity squad is made up of 23 cheerleaders from grades 10-12.

The 2019 Franklin County Lions varsity football team

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Lions look to continue progress in 2019

News Staff

Friday, August 23, 2019

An all-new football staff, led by Head Coach Paul Sutherland, took over the Franklin County Lions football team before last season. As the new season was about to begin in 2018, Sutherland felt rushed. His football staff had been assembled late, so spring practice had been piece-meal.