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    Bulldogs get spring football underway
    April 14, 2026
    By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateFCHS Head Football Coach Jonathan Brooks is welcoming 68 players to the field this week as his Bulldogs open spring training.The Bulldogs are...
    Lady Bulldogs open playoffs at home Friday
    April 14, 2026
    By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's softball team has earned a No. 2 seed and will face Presbyterian Christian School...

    Lady Bulldogs build momentum, close regular season
    April 14, 2026
    Franklin County High School's softball team closed out the regular season last week with a pair of wins, a loss and two no-hit performances.The...

    Softball, Baseball Seniors Honored
    April 14, 2026
    Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateBefore the start of games last week, both the FCHS baseball and softball programs honored seniors in the program....

    No-No's
    April 14, 2026
    Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateTharyn Davis and Olivia Ballard both turned in some pitching gems during action last week. On Tuesday, April 7,...

    Mandatory football parents meeting April 23
    April 14, 2026
    A mandatory meeting of FCHS football parents will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.The meeting will be in the high school auditorium.During the meeting, Head Coach...
    Bulldogs open 3A playoffs at home Friday
    April 14, 2026
    By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWith another district title securely in place, the Bulldogs of FCHS now prepare for the Class 3A baseball playoffs...

    Bulldogs wrap up regular season
    April 14, 2026
    The Bulldogs of Franklin County High won one of three games during a week of baseball action.FCHS dropped a 3-1 decision to Wesson on Thursdsay,...

    Tricia Wallace | Franklin Advocate
Ella Zumbro begins here swing on a pitch during last week's game against 
McComb. Softball routs MCComb
    April 7, 2026
    Franklin County High School's softball team last week routed McComb, rolling to a 26-4 victory.The Lady Bulldogs returned to action Tuesday night...

    Easy Wins
    April 7, 2026
    Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's baseball team improved its record to 14-7 last week after Hazelhurst forfeited both...

    Youth Fishing Rodeo set for April 18
    April 7, 2026
    The Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo will take place starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Clear Springs Recreation Area in Meadville.Registration will begin at 7 a.m.,...
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Tenley Borne (left) placed first in 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters while 
Nicholas Hickgbotham (right) finished second in the 400 meters. March 31, 2026

    The high school and middle school boys and girls track teams recently competed in the Wordy Hicks Relays in Wilkinson County, bringing home various...

    Softball team routs McComb, 26-4
    March 31, 2026
    Tricia Wallace and Katie Turner | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's softball team picked up a huge win at home Monday night, rolling...

    Baseball Rolling
    March 31, 2026
    Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's baseball team continued moving through district action with a pair wins this past...

    Youth Fishing Rodeo set for April 18
    March 31, 2026
    The Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo will take place starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Clear Springs Recreation Area in Meadville.Registration will begin at 7 a.m.,...
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