The Franklin County Lions triumphed over the visiting Madison County Red Raiders softball squad by a count of 12-4 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Stephens County Indians (Toccoa, GA) in a 2A Region 8 battle, on Tuesday, September 16. Franklin County will attempt to better on its 7-6 season record. The Indians come into the battle with a 8-8 record after their 16-1 non-league win over East Jackson (Commerce, GA).

With the loss, Madison County moves to 7-11 on the season. The Red raiders host East Forsyth (Gainesville, GA) to meet the Broncos in a 4A Region 8 challenge on Tuesday, September 16. The Broncos enter the challenge with a record of 9-5. East Forsyth won 4-3 in their recent league challenge against Flowery Branch (Flowery Branch, GA)