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The Franklin County Lady Lions defeated Jefferson 6-5 Thursday to win the Region 8AAA softball championship.

The Franklin County Lady Lions defeated Jefferson 6-5 Thursday to win the Region 8AAA softball championship.

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Lady Lions win Region 8AAA softball title

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Editor's note: This story has been updated with the times for next week's state playoff games against Coahulla Creek.   The Franklin County Lady Lions proved Thursday that they are the best team in Region 8AAA.
The Franklin County Junior Varsity Lions football team extended its winning streak to five games with a 44-0 rout Thursday over the Banks County Leopards in Homer. 

The Franklin County Junior Varsity Lions football team extended its winning streak to five games with a 44-0 rout Thursday over the Banks County Leopards in Homer. 

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JV Lions stay unbeaten with rout of Banks

Lisa W. Manus
Thursday, October 3, 2019
The Franklin County Junior Varsity Lions football team extended its winning streak to five games with a 44-0 rout Thursday over the Banks County Leopards in Homer.  The Lion defense overwhelmed Banks early, forcing the Leopards to punt on each of their first three possessions.
Middle school cross country region champion Ansley Moore

Middle school cross country region champion Ansley Moore

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Undefeated Moore wins region cross country meet

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019
The Franklin County Middle School cross country season finished Sept. 24 with the region meet in Madison County. The Lady Cubs and Cubs finished with an undefeated region champion and multiple individual Top 20 finishes.
Lady Lion Lauren Hambrick watches a ball she hit during an at-bat Saturday against Monroe Area.

Lady Lion Lauren Hambrick watches a ball she hit during an at-bat Saturday against Monroe Area.

Lady Lions advance in Region 8AAA tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
The Franklin County Lady Lions swept Monroe Area Saturday to earn a spot in the final four of the Region 8AAA tournament and a berth in the upcoming state playoffs. Now, the team has its eye on a Region 8AAA championship, something that eluded them in their state championship season last year.
Senior softball players (from left) Kaleigh Fowler, Jaden Cheek and Kalyn Jinks were honored Sept. 18 following Franklin County’s 4-1 win over East Hall. (Photo courtesy of Candace Oliver)

Senior softball players (from left) Kaleigh Fowler, Jaden Cheek and Kalyn Jinks were honored Sept. 18 following Franklin County’s 4-1 win over East Hall. (Photo courtesy of Candace Oliver)

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Tiebreaker makes Lady Lions No. 2 seed in 8AAA tournament

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct the times for Saturday's home 8AAA tournament games. The games are at 10 a.m. and noon at FCHS.   To win the 2019 Region 8AAA softball championships, the Franklin County Lady Lions will once again have to do it on an opponent’s home field.
The Franklin County JV Lions are still undefeated in 2019 after a win over Madison County Thursday in Carnesville.

The Franklin County JV Lions are still undefeated in 2019 after a win over Madison County Thursday in Carnesville.

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JV means Just Victories for 4-0 Franklin squad

Lisa W. Manus
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
By Lisa W. Manus Staff Writer   In a defensive showdown, the Franklin County High School Junior Varsity Lions defeated the Madison County Red Raiders 13-6 Thursday in the Franklin team’s last home game of the season.  The JV Lions remain undefeated  with a record of 4-0.
Simon Burger breaks free on a run Friday night against North Oconee.

Simon Burger breaks free on a run Friday night against North Oconee.

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Strong first half, missed chances for Lions against Top 10 Titans

Shane Scoggins
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
In a sports context, “potential” means that a team’s abilities indicate that success is possible but hasn’t been achieved just yet. The Franklin County Lions showed their fans the team’s potential Friday night in a 35-14 loss. The Lions played the North Oconee Titans, an undefeated team ranked No.
A blast from Franklin County’s touchdown canon sends runners off the start line at the Franklin County Invitational cross-country meet Saturday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

A blast from Franklin County’s touchdown canon sends runners off the start line at the Franklin County Invitational cross-country meet Saturday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lion Cross-Country holds first meet at new course

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, September 19, 2019
A canon boomed sound and smoke Saturday to start the races at the Franklin County Invitational. It was appropriate that the signal for a score on the football field was used to send off the runners. For Franklin County’s cross-country program, the meet was a definite touchdown.
Franklin County Lion football fans first waited out a rainstorm (left) Friday but then had to line up at ticket boots for refunds after the game between Franklin County and Habersham Central was cancelled due to lightning. The game has been rescheduled for Sept. 27.

Franklin County Lion football fans first waited out a rainstorm (left) Friday but then had to line up at ticket boots for refunds after the game between Franklin County and Habersham Central was cancelled due to lightning. The game has been rescheduled for Sept. 27.

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Home opener delayed a week by lightning

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, September 19, 2019
The fans came. The teams began to warm up. But the 2019 Franklin County football home opener set for Friday night at Ed Bryant Stadium was not meant to be. A thunderstorm brought heavy rain to the stadium and lightning to the area.
The Franklin County Lions will welcome the Habersham Central Raiders tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Ed Bryant Stadium for Franklin's home opener.

The Franklin County Lions will welcome the Habersham Central Raiders tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Ed Bryant Stadium for Franklin's home opener.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Lions welcome Habersham for home opener tonight

Shane Scoggins
Friday, September 13, 2019
After two games on the road and a week off, the Franklin County Lions are coming home. The football team will hold its home opener tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Ed Bryant Stadium. The opponent will be Habersham Central, a squad that struggled in its first two games but found its stride last week.