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Lady Lion Josie Burton slides safely into third during the Region 8AAA opener against Monroe Area Thursday. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Lady Lions open region play 2-0

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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Since 2020, Franklin Fastpitch has amassed a 28-3 record in region contests.

Former football players gathered, spoke to the current team and were recognized as part of the program’s Alumni Night.

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A century of service on the Chain Gang

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

CARNESVILLE – Football players come and go after four years at Franklin County High School, but one team – the chain crew for home games – has had little turnover for decades and reached 100 years

Every Lion had a good time Friday night in Carnesville. The Lions got their first victory of the year and gave new Head Coach Chuck Holland his first-ever high school win. (Photo by Shane Scoggins and Rose Scoggins of The Elberton Star)

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Lions snuff Blue Flame to break 17-game loss streak

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

By Shane Scoggins

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Keylan Rutledge (No. 77) has been named a permanent captain for 2023 for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. (Photo courtesy of Matt Posey of MTSU Athletic Communications)

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Rutledge named captain, on Outland Trophy watch list

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Franklin County’s Keylan Rutledge will help lead the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders against the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.