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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.
Hudson Ethington makes his way around a defender in the Rebels win over Brantley.

Hudson Ethington makes his way around a defender in the Rebels win over Brantley.

Rebels advance to Elite Eight

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Kolton Kaylor, Hudson Ethington and Keaton Watkins turned in double digit offensive performances to lead the Fannin County Rebels to a Sweet 16 playoff win, advancing the team to the Elite Eight.
Kendra Deal was the Lady Cougars’ leading scorer in the district championship victory.

Kendra Deal was the Lady Cougars’ leading scorer in the district championship victory.

Lady Cougars win district title in OT

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Five overtime points from Kendra Deal helped Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars bring home the District Championship Saturday night with a 52-46 victory over Sale Creek’s Lady Panthers. Deal was the night’s scoring leader for Copper Basin with 14 points followed closely by Alexis Hyatt with 12.
Callie Ensley fights her way between two defenders for the Fannin County Lady Rebels in post season action.

Callie Ensley fights her way between two defenders for the Fannin County Lady Rebels in post season action.

Lady Rebels earn spot in Elite Eight

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Emma Buchanan and Avi Ethington each scored 12 points, as the Fannin County Lady Rebels defeated ACE Charter and move on to the Elite Eight, winning 64-35, Friday, February 21. Buchanan scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Reid Holloway, left, and Cannon Holloway both earned Honorable Mention All Region honors for the Fannin County Rebels football team.

Reid Holloway, left, and Cannon Holloway both earned Honorable Mention All Region honors for the Fannin County Rebels football team.

Accomplishments honored at football banquet

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Fannin County Rebels Head Football Coach Chad Cheatham does not believe in luck or coincidence. He makes that clear when he talks of the 2024 football season that made history.