Sports

The Fannin County High School Tennis team members before practice Wednesday, March 9, are shown, from left, front, Kendra Newman, Addison McDermott, Makena Hill, McKenzie Chastain, Anna Minear, Olivia McAllister, and Cabella Hughes; back, Hunter Satterfield, Sam Jabaley, Max Roberson, Rob Russell, Gavin Mowery, Will Jones, and Luke Pelfrey; not pictured, Abby Campbell, Ava Seastone, Morgan Craine, Irelind Ledford, and Trinidy Alderson.

Tennis teams post region win

Jenna Young

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Tennis teams earned a region win last Thursday, March 10 against Chattooga.

Shown, from left, are Carlee Holloway, Monica Cosentino, Lindsey Holloway and Caylee Gaddis just after running a timed 4x800 at practice March 9.

Track team setting records

Jenna Young

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Fannin County High School (FCHS) track teams are off to a hot start as four school records have been broken within the first two meets.

Carter Johnson focused on a pitch headed down the strike zone earlier this season.

Stacy’s two-hitter paces Rebels 8-0 victory

News Staff

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

By John Spargo

Special to The News Observer

Kinsley Sullivan (14) and Hannah McSwain are shown in action for the Lady Rebels.

Lady Rebels keep perfect season intact against Gordon Central

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The Fannin County Lady Rebels continued their perfect season at Gordon Central Monday, February 28, when they scored a 2-0 win to improve their record to 7-0 on the season and 4-0 in the Region 7AA

A relentless defense had been a trademark of the Fannin County Lady Rebels all season. Here, Ellie Cook, Reagan York, Courtney Davis and Becca Ledford, from left, make it hard for an opponent to get down the court.

Second half comeback falls short

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Lady Rebels’ season ends in Elite Eight

Bryson Holloway makes contact for the Fannin County Rebels. Fannin defeated Murray County 9-4.

Rebels strike early in win over Murray County

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

By John Spargo

Taylor Poland works against Pepperell for the Fannin County Lady Rebels in their soccer match last Thursday. Fannin won the match 4-0.

Lady Rebels defeat Pepperell

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Mazie Goble drove home the first goal for the Lady Rebels as Fannin County picked up a 4-0 region win over the visiting Pepperell Lady Dragons in soccer action Thursday, February 24, on Fannin’s h

Becca Ledford scored 14 points against Washington County to lead the Lady Rebels into the Elite Eight Round of the GHSA AA Girls State Basketball Championship.

NEXT STOP – ELITE EIGHT

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Becca Ledford owned the lane in the third quarter as the Fannin County Lady Rebels defeated the Washington County Lady Golden Hawks 52-36 to advance to the Elite Eight in the Georgia High School As

Fannin County’s Cali Tuggle battles for the ball in soccer action at Fannin County High School earlier this season. The Lady Rebels are 5-0 and 2-0 in the region going into Friday’s match against region foe Pepperell at home. The girls’ match begins at 5 p.m. and the boys’ will get underway at 7 p.m.

Lady Rebels 5-0 overall; ranked sixth in Georgia

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Fannin County Lady Rebels soccer team continues to climb the ladder of success, sporting a 5-0 overall record, 2-0 in region play and a sixth place ranking in the state.

Copper Basin’s Cougars and Lady Cougars were all recognized Saturday night, February 19, after the Cougars claimed the District 4A Championship after beating Chattanooga Preparatory School 45-43 in the tournament title game. The Lady Cougars won the district title the night before with a win over Sale Creek at Sale Creek. Both teams advanced in post season tournament action.

Copper Basin claims District 4A crown

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The game came down to the last seconds, but, in the end, the Copper Basin Cougars had secured their spot as this year’s District 4A Champions in boys basketball.