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Karli Sams, Kensley Pickelsimer, Ava Acker and Lindsey Holloway, from left, are the State Champion 4x800 meter relay team. They won the title this past weekend at the 1A Division 1 State Championships held in Rome.

Karli Sams, Kensley Pickelsimer, Ava Acker and Lindsey Holloway, from left, are the State Champion 4x800 meter relay team. They won the title this past weekend at the 1A Division 1 State Championships held in Rome.

Track & Field wins state titles

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Winners: Lady Rebels claim state honors The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels 4x800 meter relay team won the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Championship, and Karli Sams became the first female in school history to medal in four State Championship Events.
Lady Rebel Izzie Jabaley gets in a hit at an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School.

Lady Rebel Izzie Jabaley gets in a hit at an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School.

Lady Rebels season ends with close loss to Rabun

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Rebels girls tennis team’s season came to an end with a close loss against Rabun County. Before this loss, the girls fought their way to a Sweet 16 spot. “I am so very proud of these kids this year. They have worked hard and dedicated their time to getting better,” coach Suzianne Pass said.
Wrestling team members receive academic awards April 28. From left, Emma Shaw, Landon Poole, Venice Oliver, Bentlee Jackson, Conrad Head, Makenzie Duvall and Copland Thomas.

Wrestling team members receive academic awards April 28. From left, Emma Shaw, Landon Poole, Venice Oliver, Bentlee Jackson, Conrad Head, Makenzie Duvall and Copland Thomas.

Wrestlers earn honors

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Fannin County High School Rebel families celebrated their wrestlers’ achievements at the wrestling team’s end of season banquet Monday, April 28. “He broke his hand early on in the season, so he was out most of the season and came back at the end and still made it to state.
The Rebel Seniors were gifted a jersey replica with their number and a GHSA Elite Eight emblem as recognition for their dedication to the program. Hudson Ethington, left, and Jack Sparks display their jerseys.

The Rebel Seniors were gifted a jersey replica with their number and a GHSA Elite Eight emblem as recognition for their dedication to the program. Hudson Ethington, left, and Jack Sparks display their jerseys.

Lady Rebels, Rebels honored

Jenna Young
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
State title efforts recognized The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) A-D1 State Champion Women’s basketball team Fannin County Lady Rebels held their banquet Tuesday, April 29, to award players and recognize their accomplishments from the historic 2024-2025 season.
Kendall Clore lines up a shot in the Lady Rebels playoff win over Haralson.

Kendall Clore lines up a shot in the Lady Rebels playoff win over Haralson.

Lady Rebels advance in playoffs with win over Haralson

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Fannin Rebels girls tennis team moved to the next round of Georgia High School Association playoffs, winning their match against Haralson. Izzie Jabaley started the Rebels off by winning her two sets six to zero. Sadie Patton followed with the same score.
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebel Track & Field Team are the 1A Division 1 Region Champions. The victory last week advances several individual Lady Rebels and relay teams to the State Sectional Meet this Saturday. The Sectional is equivalent to earning a spot in the state playoffs.

The Fannin County High School Lady Rebel Track & Field Team are the 1A Division 1 Region Champions. The victory last week advances several individual Lady Rebels and relay teams to the State Sectional Meet this Saturday. The Sectional is equivalent to earning a spot in the state playoffs.

Lady Rebels capture region crown

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebel Track & Field Team continue for their 1A Division 1 Region 7 championship. On the way to the title, several individual Lady Rebels and relay teams placed in the top four in their respective event, qualifying for the State Sectional Meet.
Fannin County’s Carson Callihan sprints for second base in an April 15 home game.

Fannin County’s Carson Callihan sprints for second base in an April 15 home game.

Rebels earn spot in baseball Sweet 16

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team punched their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen when they won big over the Armuchee Indians 13-2 and 13-0 in a double header Friday, April 25, at home in their first post season playoff game.
Members of the Fannin County High School track and field teams who placed at the Creekview Last Chance Meet included, from left, Linsdey Holloway, Karli Sams, Braden Taylor, Cooper Born and Luke Holsonback.

Members of the Fannin County High School track and field teams who placed at the Creekview Last Chance Meet included, from left, Linsdey Holloway, Karli Sams, Braden Taylor, Cooper Born and Luke Holsonback.

Track & field continues winning

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Fannin County High School Rebels and Lady Rebels track and field teams competed Wednesday, April 16, in the Creekview Last Chance Meet at Creekview High School against athletes in all classifications (A - AAAAAA).
Rebels Senior Colton Gray slides into home during an April 15 game against Gordon Central.

Rebels Senior Colton Gray slides into home during an April 15 game against Gordon Central.

Rebels roll over Warriors 15-0

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team defeated Gordon Central Varsity Warriors 15-0  Tuesday, April 15, thanks in part to nine runs in the first inning.
Gavin Davis, left, and Eli Queen, right, practice as they wait for weather to clear for a game scheduled March 13.

Gavin Davis, left, and Eli Queen, right, practice as they wait for weather to clear for a game scheduled March 13.

Rebels post big 10-0 victory over Dade County

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels won big over Dade County Varsity Wolverines 10-0 Tuesday, April 8. The Rebels got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Mason McDaniel singled to center field, and Hudson York walked, each scoring one run.