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The Fannin County High School boys tennis team is shown at the Rome, Georgia Regional Championships. From left are, front row; Assistant Coach Hunter Satterfield, Coach Mark Miller, Madden Deeter, Cash Goulah, Garrett Pittman, Cayson Mitchell and Coach Suzianne Pass; and, back row, Jonathan Bewley, Henry Schueneman, Jamison Dickey, Austin Prieto and Odin Rea-Gutierrez.

The Fannin County High School boys tennis team is shown at the Rome, Georgia Regional Championships. From left are, front row; Assistant Coach Hunter Satterfield, Coach Mark Miller, Madden Deeter, Cash Goulah, Garrett Pittman, Cayson Mitchell and Coach Suzianne Pass; and, back row, Jonathan Bewley, Henry Schueneman, Jamison Dickey, Austin Prieto and Odin Rea-Gutierrez.

Lady Rebels and Rebels Tennis

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Lady Rebels claim region tennis title   The Fannin County High School girls tennis team are now the tennis champions for Georgia’s 7-A Division One region. “I am so very proud of both of these teams.   The girls were so close last year,” Coach Suzianne Pass said.
Elijah Weaver squares to bunt in a game against the Armuchee Indians.

Elijah Weaver squares to bunt in a game against the Armuchee Indians.

Rebels dominate Coosa Eagles in double header

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team swept a pair of games in dominating fashion over the Coosa Eagles Friday, March 21. In the first game of the double header, the Rebels won big 10-0.
The Fannin County High School wrestling team wrapped up their season. The team, from left, Manager Shianne Baker, Wyatt Redlhammer, Conrad Head, Bentlee Jackson, Copland Thomas, Venice Oliver, Mikayla Holloway, Mackenzie Duvall, Alex Cruse, MJ Summers, Carson Heinrich-Towle and Dalton Stiles; back row, Head Coach David Henson, Coach Dawson King, Braylin Merrell, Ethan Sasaki, Jason McDaniel, Noah Thompson, Bridgett Allen, Emma Shaw, Cooper Born, Landon Poole, Logan Thompson and Coach Ryan Pearce.

The Fannin County High School wrestling team wrapped up their season. The team, from left, Manager Shianne Baker, Wyatt Redlhammer, Conrad Head, Bentlee Jackson, Copland Thomas, Venice Oliver, Mikayla Holloway, Mackenzie Duvall, Alex Cruse, MJ Summers, Carson Heinrich-Towle and Dalton Stiles; back row, Head Coach David Henson, Coach Dawson King, Braylin Merrell, Ethan Sasaki, Jason McDaniel, Noah Thompson, Bridgett Allen, Emma Shaw, Cooper Born, Landon Poole, Logan Thompson and Coach Ryan Pearce.

FCHS Rebel wrestlers not short on spirit

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Two particular wrestling matches exemplified the spirit of Fannin’s boys and girls wrestling teams this year, wrestling coach David Henson said. In the match that would decide whether he would make the podium, senior wrestler Landon Poole faced an opponent who had beaten him just weeks before.
Six Fannin County High School Cross Country athletes were named to the 2024 Rome All Area High School Cross country Team. Shown, with their coaches, are, from left, Coach Dr. Lucas Roof, Karli Sams, Linsdey Holloway, Rylin Davis, Sydney Ford, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Coach Miranda Roof. Not pictures is Lila Borum.

Six Fannin County High School Cross Country athletes were named to the 2024 Rome All Area High School Cross country Team. Shown, with their coaches, are, from left, Coach Dr. Lucas Roof, Karli Sams, Linsdey Holloway, Rylin Davis, Sydney Ford, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Coach Miranda Roof. Not pictures is Lila Borum.

Cross country athletes earn honors

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Six Fannin County High School Cross Country athletes have been selected to the 2024 Rome All Area High School Cross Country Team. Lindsey Holloway and Karli Sams were both named to the First Team. Receiving Second Team honors were Lila Borum and Kensley Pickelsimer.
Fannin County’s Cooper Hilliard gets good distance in long jump competition against Pickens County.

Fannin County’s Cooper Hilliard gets good distance in long jump competition against Pickens County.

Track teams defeat Pickens

News Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Fannin County High School Rebel and Lady Rebel Track & Field teams posted victories over Pickens County High School Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Fannin County High School Stadium.
Junior Kendall Clore lines up her return in a March 18 home tennis game.

Junior Kendall Clore lines up her return in a March 18 home tennis game.

Lady Rebels score tennis victories

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Rebels girls tennis team had a victorious week, triumphing over Armuchee and Christian Heritage. In Monday matches against Armuchee, the girls team made a strong showing with Sadie Patton winning her singles match with a 6-0 set and 6-1 set.
Fannin County Rebel pitcher Bristol Hughes practices before a game against the Armuchee Indians March 13.

Fannin County Rebel pitcher Bristol Hughes practices before a game against the Armuchee Indians March 13.

Rebels post five runs in seventh to defeat Coosa

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team scored five runs in the seventh inning, which helped them defeat region opponent Coosa, 8-1, Tuesday, March 18.
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars are shown at the state basketball tournament site in Murfreesboro. From left are, Maleah Deal, Riley Akens, Addison Hyatt, Kendra Deal, Aeryauana Deal, Kloie Ballew, Kinsley Ross, Alexis Hyatt and Cora Kimsey.

Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars are shown at the state basketball tournament site in Murfreesboro. From left are, Maleah Deal, Riley Akens, Addison Hyatt, Kendra Deal, Aeryauana Deal, Kloie Ballew, Kinsley Ross, Alexis Hyatt and Cora Kimsey.

Lady Cougars end historic season

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars’ history making basketball season came to an end Wednesday, March 12. The Lady Cougars squared off against the Richland Lady Raiders, the teams representing two of the final eight in the state basketball championship chase.
Cooper Born placed in the top three at two events for Fannin County at Walton County High School.

Cooper Born placed in the top three at two events for Fannin County at Walton County High School.

Fannin Track & Field athletes place at meet

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Fannin County High School Boys and Girls Track & Field teams competed Wednesday, March 12, at Walton High School against over 500 athletes from Kell High School, Mount Bethel Christian, North Cobb High School, Pope High School, South Cobb, the Stonehaven School, Walton High School, and Wheeler...
Fannin County High School’s boys tennis team, from left, front, Cash Goulah, Madden Deeter, Henry Schueneman, Cayson Mitchell and Garrett Pittman; and back, Odin Rea-Gutierrez, Austin Prieto, Jamison Dickey and Jonathan Bewley prepare for a match last week.

Fannin County High School’s boys tennis team, from left, front, Cash Goulah, Madden Deeter, Henry Schueneman, Cayson Mitchell and Garrett Pittman; and back, Odin Rea-Gutierrez, Austin Prieto, Jamison Dickey and Jonathan Bewley prepare for a match last week.

Commitment drives FCHS tennis team

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
When the Fannin County High School (FCHS) tennis team comes to the end of practice time, they often have one demand, coach Suzanne Pass said. “Hey, can you hit me one more?” This level of commitment drives the team to early-morning and weekend practices, she said.