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These members of the Fannin County High School Rebels Track & Field team were honored for maintaining a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Accepting their certificates at the team’s recent banquet were, from left, Aiden Jones, Henry Schueneman, Cayden Reece, Braxton Cheatham, Jacob Dye, Luke Holsonback, Conrad Head, Cooper Born, Ryan Preston, Lawson Sullivan, C.J. Reece, Isaac Watkins, and Baron Davenport.

These members of the Fannin County High School Rebels Track & Field team were honored for maintaining a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Accepting their certificates at the team’s recent banquet were, from left, Aiden Jones, Henry Schueneman, Cayden Reece, Braxton Cheatham, Jacob Dye, Luke Holsonback, Conrad Head, Cooper Born, Ryan Preston, Lawson Sullivan, C.J. Reece, Isaac Watkins, and Baron Davenport.

Track & Field honors presented

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The Spring 2025 Fannin County High School Rebel and Lady Rebel Track & Field teams had their banquet on Wednesday, May 21, at Watkins Barn & Venue.
The Fannin County High School Rebel golf team has been recognized for its much improved season, the boys and girls teams winning a total of 13 matches combined. Members of the team were, from left, front, Kyla Keener, Keira Barber, Olivia Ford, Annabelle Anderson, and Blair Deal; and, back, Marshall McDaniel, Archer Twiggs, Case Holloway, Cannon Holloway, Jack Sparks, Noah Burnette, Gavin Jensen, Hudson Ethington, Eli Plush, and Bryson Mitchell.

The Fannin County High School Rebel golf team has been recognized for its much improved season, the boys and girls teams winning a total of 13 matches combined. Members of the team were, from left, front, Kyla Keener, Keira Barber, Olivia Ford, Annabelle Anderson, and Blair Deal; and, back, Marshall McDaniel, Archer Twiggs, Case Holloway, Cannon Holloway, Jack Sparks, Noah Burnette, Gavin Jensen, Hudson Ethington, Eli Plush, and Bryson Mitchell.

Golf team recognized following successful season

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
For the Fannin County High School Rebels golf teams, this year saw much improvement, coach Wade Woodall said. “I couldn’t be prouder of this group of girls and guys with their success this season,” he said by email. The Lady Rebels team won eight matches, finishing fifth in the area tournament.
Karly Thompson hit nine home runs during her senior season with the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

Karly Thompson hit nine home runs during her senior season with the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
By Mike Harper Prior to Friday, August 15, 2003, the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels competed with other schools in the game of softball of the slow pitch variety.
Fannin County High School tennis players Sadie Patton was presented the Lady Rebel Award and Cayson Mitchell was honored with the Rebel award at the Sunday, May 18, banquet.

Fannin County High School tennis players Sadie Patton was presented the Lady Rebel Award and Cayson Mitchell was honored with the Rebel award at the Sunday, May 18, banquet.

Fannin County High School tennis teams members honored at banquet

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
With the tennis season at an end, it was time for the Rebels to celebrate their achievements at a Sunday, May 18 banquet. Coach Suzianne Pass had many achievements to recognize.
Bristol Hughes has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Truett McConnell University. Shown during a signing ceremony are, from left, front, John Hughes, Hughes, and Brooke Hughes; and back, Reece Hughes, Cabella Hughes and Alaina Hughes.

Bristol Hughes has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Truett McConnell University. Shown during a signing ceremony are, from left, front, John Hughes, Hughes, and Brooke Hughes; and back, Reece Hughes, Cabella Hughes and Alaina Hughes.

Three continue careers

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Three senior members of this year’s Fannin County High School Rebels baseball team have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic career. Gavin Davis is headed to Union Commonwealth University, and Colton Gray and Bristol Hughes to Truett McConnell University.
Fannin County High School Rebel baseball players were honored for their accomplishments this season and received awards at a Friday, May 16 banquet. Wearing their new letter jackets are, from left, front, Brayden Whitener, Kaden Davis, Bristol Hughes, Mason McDaniel, and Gavin Davis; and, back Elijah Weaver, Tucker Dockery, Carson Callihan, Paul Stroemer Jr., and Colton Gray.

Fannin County High School Rebel baseball players were honored for their accomplishments this season and received awards at a Friday, May 16 banquet. Wearing their new letter jackets are, from left, front, Brayden Whitener, Kaden Davis, Bristol Hughes, Mason McDaniel, and Gavin Davis; and, back Elijah Weaver, Tucker Dockery, Carson Callihan, Paul Stroemer Jr., and Colton Gray.

Rebel baseball team celebrates

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels celebrated a great season of baseball at their May 16 banquet. For the team’s many seniors, the banquet’s awards celebrated the end of a season with a 20-13 record and end in the Sweet 16. On average, the whole team batted .
Members of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels soccer team were honored at an awards banquet Wednesday, May 14. Displaying some of the honors presented to members of the team are, from left, GiGi Torres, Delmy Sacul-Saqui, Natalie Middleton, Grace Fay, Karmah Eaton, Albany Cole, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Caroline Young.

Members of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels soccer team were honored at an awards banquet Wednesday, May 14. Displaying some of the honors presented to members of the team are, from left, GiGi Torres, Delmy Sacul-Saqui, Natalie Middleton, Grace Fay, Karmah Eaton, Albany Cole, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Caroline Young.

FCHS soccer players receive awards

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Fannin County High School boys and girls soccer banquet on May 14 had much to celebrate this season. The boys team made it to the Final Four round of playoffs, finishing fifth in region. The girls team made it to the first round of playoffs, finishing third in region.
The new gym on the Fannin County High School campus will be named the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium. The announcement came during the May 8 meeting of the Board of Education. Shown following the announcement are, from left, front, Dr. Connie Huff, Tara Queen, Suzianne Pass, Melissa Patton, Navy Grace held by Jordan Farmer, Farmer, Ashley H. Weeks, Shannon York, Brittney Stinnett, Dr. Scott Ramsey; and, back, Mike Cole, Bobby Bearden, Adam Born and Robert Patterson, and Shannon Dillard.

The new gym on the Fannin County High School campus will be named the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium. The announcement came during the May 8 meeting of the Board of Education. Shown following the announcement are, from left, front, Dr. Connie Huff, Tara Queen, Suzianne Pass, Melissa Patton, Navy Grace held by Jordan Farmer, Farmer, Ashley H. Weeks, Shannon York, Brittney Stinnett, Dr. Scott Ramsey; and, back, Mike Cole, Bobby Bearden, Adam Born and Robert Patterson, and Shannon Dillard.

FCHS gym to be named for Johnny Farmer

Enola Patterson
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) new gym will be officially renamed the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium in honor of retired basketball coach, Johnny Farmer. The renaming was announced at the Board of Education meeting on May 8 where Farmer was honored along with FCHS alumni that played for him.
Fannin County’s Brevan Hennessey maneuvers against a Dalton player in a May 6 playoff game.

Fannin County’s Brevan Hennessey maneuvers against a Dalton player in a May 6 playoff game.

Rebels head to Final Four

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels played a hard fought Elite Eight soccer game against Dalton Academy May 6, capturing a win to advance to the Final Four of the State Championships. Many team members bleached their hair for the championship.
Cooper Born finished seventh in Discus during State Championship meet competition.

Cooper Born finished seventh in Discus during State Championship meet competition.

Cheatham wins state title, team seventh overall

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Braxton Cheatham came away from the Georgia High School Association 1A Division 1 State Track and Field Championships with a first place and a total of four medals. Overall, the Fannin County High School team placed seventh out of over 50 teams competing at Barron Stadium in Rome May 9 and 10.