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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.
Named to the Region All Tournament team from Copper Basin High School were, from left, Zoe Green, Alexis Hyatt, Kendra Deal and Cora Kimsey. Green was also named the region tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

Named to the Region All Tournament team from Copper Basin High School were, from left, Zoe Green, Alexis Hyatt, Kendra Deal and Cora Kimsey. Green was also named the region tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

Basin wins region

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Kloie Ballew, Kendra Deal and Zoe Green took charge of the Copper Basin offense to lead the Lady Cougars to a 56-47 region championship win over the Lady Eagles from Van Buren County. The decision came Wednesday night at Polk County High School.
Alexis Hyatt scored 21 points to help advance Copper Basin to the state basketball tournament.

Alexis Hyatt scored 21 points to help advance Copper Basin to the state basketball tournament.

Copper Basin earns spot in state tourney

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars earned the school’s first ever trip to the state basketball championship playoffs with a 57-49 win Saturday night. The Lady Cougars defeated the Lady Bulldogs from Clay County High School on Basin’s home court.
Photo courtesy All Star Photos Shown after their Saturday win in the Macon Coliseum are, from left, front, Avi Ethington, Callie Ensley, Emma Holloway, Maggie Ledford, Reese Lewis, and Izzie Jabaley; and, back, Head Coach Ryan Chastain, Assistant Coach Jenna Young, Brooklyn Owenby, Albany Cole, Emma Buchanan, Saige Turner, Sadie Patton, Assistant Coach Megan Orton, Toccoa Hampton, Assistant Coach Randy Hallmark (hidden), Kendall Gaddis and Assistant Coach Morgan Holt.

Photo courtesy All Star Photos Shown after their Saturday win in the Macon Coliseum are, from left, front, Avi Ethington, Callie Ensley, Emma Holloway, Maggie Ledford, Reese Lewis, and Izzie Jabaley; and, back, Head Coach Ryan Chastain, Assistant Coach Jenna Young, Brooklyn Owenby, Albany Cole, Emma Buchanan, Saige Turner, Sadie Patton, Assistant Coach Megan Orton, Toccoa Hampton, Assistant Coach Randy Hallmark (hidden), Kendall Gaddis and Assistant Coach Morgan Holt.

STATE CHAMPS! Fannin County Lady Rebels claim title with 51-42 victory

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
A five point explosion from Maggie Ledford and Izzie Jabaley to start the fourth quarter set the offensive stage for the Fannin County Lady Rebels to win the A Division 1 Georgia High School Association State Basketball Championship.
Matthew Ponton fight down the lane as he aims for two points against BEST Academy’s Eagles.

Matthew Ponton fight down the lane as he aims for two points against BEST Academy’s Eagles.

Record season ends in Elite 8

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels fell to BEST Academy Eagles, 69-43, as Kolton Kaylor scored 21 points Wednesday, February 26. The loss ended the record setting season for the Rebels who had earned a spot in the Elite Eight game for the first time in school history.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels advanced to the championship title game of the Georgia High School Association state basketball playoffs with a win Saturday over East Laurens. Shown after the win are, from left, front, Callie Ensley, Avi Ethington, Maggie Ledford, and Izzie Jabaley; and, back, Saige Turner, Toccoa Hampton, Saidee Patton, Emma Buchanan, Emma Holloway, Reese Lewis, Albany Cole, Brooklyn Owenby, Kendall Gaddis.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels advanced to the championship title game of the Georgia High School Association state basketball playoffs with a win Saturday over East Laurens. Shown after the win are, from left, front, Callie Ensley, Avi Ethington, Maggie Ledford, and Izzie Jabaley; and, back, Saige Turner, Toccoa Hampton, Saidee Patton, Emma Buchanan, Emma Holloway, Reese Lewis, Albany Cole, Brooklyn Owenby, Kendall Gaddis.

Lady Rebels earn state title shot with 72-63 win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The Fannin County Lady Rebels earned their spot in this Saturday’s State Basketball Championship showdown with their 72-63 defeat of the East Laurens Lady Falcons. The victory came Saturday, March 1, in the Final Four matchup at Georgia College and State University.
Caylee Gaddis competes in the pole vault for Fannin County High School.

Caylee Gaddis competes in the pole vault for Fannin County High School.

Fannin boys take first in 4 x 400 meter

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Boys and Girls Track & Field Teams competed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Creekview High School against over 600 athletes from Creekview, Sequoyah, West Forsyth, Pickens, and Cambridge high schools.