4+ hour, 17+ min ago   (536+ words) Published 2:00 pm Sunday, January 11, 2026 By LINDA YOUNKIN/State Journal Franklin County's boys basketball team has been close in most of its games this year. On Friday the Flyers closed out their game against Western Hills, winning 72-52 at FCHS. "I think…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (57+ words) Best State Journal sports photos of 2025State-Journal Published 11:59 am Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Alleged argument between two brothers results in shooting, high speed car chase Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: TFCA's Sims scores 38 points in Royals' win over Robertson Newsmaker of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (93+ words) Published 5:27 pm Monday, December 22, 2025 By State Journal staff report GIRLS BASKETBALL: Frankfort plays at Shelby County Monday at 7:30 p.m., and Western Hills will face Lincoln County Monday at 2 p.m. at Anderson County. Franklin County plays at Newport Central Catholic Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. WRESTLING:…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (206+ words) Published 6:08 pm Monday, December 22, 2025 By State Journal staff report Franklin County's boys basketball team suffered a 60-57 overtime loss to Franklin-Simpson in the Capital City Classic Monday at FCHS. Trailing 49-38 after three quarters, the Flyers rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (153+ words) Published 6:03 pm Friday, December 19, 2025 By State Journal staff report Franklin County's boys basketball team lost 72-46 at home Thursday to Tates Creek. The Flyers (2-4) jumped out to a 17-12 lead at the end of the first quarter, but Tates Creek rallied to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (216+ words) Published 12:28 pm Friday, December 19, 2025 By Special to The State Journal Western Hills has announced the hiring of Justin Franklin as its head football coach. Franklin brings over a decade of head coaching experience, a background as a defensive coordinator, and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (128+ words) Published 2:23 pm Wednesday, December 17, 2025 By State Journal staff report Franklin County's boys basketball team picked up its second win of the season Tuesday, beating Sayre 52-48 in Lexington. The game was tied 12-12 at the end of the first quarter, and FCHS…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (119+ words) Published 1:46 am Tuesday, December 16, 2025 By State Journal staff report WRESTLING: Franklin County and Western Hills both wrestle Saturday with the Flyers at the Cardinal Clash Invitational at Taylor County and the Wolverines at the 5-Star Classic at Lafayette. BOWLING: Western…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (109+ words) Published 5:13 pm Monday, December 8, 2025 By State Journal staff report Franklin County's boys basketball team defeated Pineville Saturday 62-49 in the Jersey Mike's Subs Hoops Classic at Great Crossing. Kaevin Russell was the Flyers' top scorer with 18 points, and Bryce Byers finished…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (205+ words) Published 11:55 pm Friday, December 5, 2025 LEXINGTON " The result wasn't what Franklin County's football team wanted, but the journey will long be remembered by the Flyers and their fans. FCHS lost to Boyle County 34-0 in the Class 4A championship game of the UK…...