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The Fannin County Rebels were awarded the Region Runner-Up trophy Friday night in Calhoun after falling to Christian Heritage in the championship game.

The Fannin County Rebels were awarded the Region Runner-Up trophy Friday night in Calhoun after falling to Christian Heritage in the championship game.

Fannin County runner-up in region

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels couldn’t keep up with Christian Heritage in the Region Championship game and took a 58-33 loss Friday, February 14, earning the title of Region Runner-Up. Hudson Ethington had a strong outing with 17 points for the Rebels in the loss.
Avi Ethington fights against two Armuchee Lady Indians as she works for a shot Friday night in Calhoun.

Avi Ethington fights against two Armuchee Lady Indians as she works for a shot Friday night in Calhoun.

REGION CHAMPIONS!

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Senior Callie Ensley hit a long three-point shot for the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels to end the first half of play in the Region Championship game Friday night, February 14, at Gordon Central High School in Calhoun.
Carder Lance scored 20 points in Copper Basin’s win over Whitwell.

Carder Lance scored 20 points in Copper Basin’s win over Whitwell.

Copper Basin Cougar and Lady Cougar Victories

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Lady Cougars down Whitwell Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars kicked off a winning night for the school’s basketball teams with a victory over the Whitwell Lady Tigers. Their counterparts on the Cougars would follow with a win of their own Monday, February 3, on the home floor.
Avi Ethington drives the lane on the way to scoring two points for the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

Avi Ethington drives the lane on the way to scoring two points for the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

Ledford scores 14; Ponton, Lewis add 11 each in victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team took a victory over Christian Heritage, 64-35, Friday, February 7, as they geared up for the Region Tournament this week.
Holden Eavenson puts up a two point attempt in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels.

Holden Eavenson puts up a two point attempt in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels.

Kaylor’s 24 points pace Fannin victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Kolton Kaylor exploded for 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to carry the Fannin County Rebels to a decisive basketball victory past Dade County, 65-49, Monday, February 3. The game was tied early at 20 points each when the Rebels went on a 14-point run to take the lead.
Copper Basin’s Alexis Hyatt scored her 1,000th point last week when the Lady Cougars hosted Robbinsville High School. Hyatt, who is only a junior, was presented a 1,000 point ceremonial basketball by Head Coach Jeff Grimes.

Copper Basin’s Alexis Hyatt scored her 1,000th point last week when the Lady Cougars hosted Robbinsville High School. Hyatt, who is only a junior, was presented a 1,000 point ceremonial basketball by Head Coach Jeff Grimes.

Alexis Hyatt scores 1,000th

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars put another game in the win column, and junior Alexis Hyatt recorded her 1,000th point when Robbinsville’s Lady Knights visited Basin Monday, January 27.
Emma Holloway outruns her Gordon Lee opponent to grab this rebound in action Friday night in the Fannin County High School gym. Buchanan was one of three Lady Rebel seniors playing their last regular season game on the home floor.

Emma Holloway outruns her Gordon Lee opponent to grab this rebound in action Friday night in the Fannin County High School gym. Buchanan was one of three Lady Rebel seniors playing their last regular season game on the home floor.

Cole scores 14 in Lady Rebels’ 20th win

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Senior Night spotlight shined brightly on Lady Rebels Emma Buchanan, Callie Ensley and Emma Holloway, but it was  sophomore Albany Cole who stepped up to set the scoring pace with 14 points in the team’s 20th victory this season.
Fannin County Rebel Kolton Kaylor lines up for a dunk against visiting Gordon Lee High School Friday night. Kaylor, who is only a sophomore, scored 14 points in the Rebels’ Senior Night victory.

Fannin County Rebel Kolton Kaylor lines up for a dunk against visiting Gordon Lee High School Friday night. Kaylor, who is only a sophomore, scored 14 points in the Rebels’ Senior Night victory.

Hudson Ethington paces Fannin’s victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Hudson Ethington made the most of what would be his final regular season game in front of hometown fans, scoring 21 points to lead Fannin County to a 70-34 win over the Gordon Lee Trojans. The Rebels celebrated Senior Night when they hosted Gordon Lee Friday, Janaury 31.
Copper Basin’s Darrius Harris fights to keep the ball in bounds for Copper Basin in recent action. The Cougars posted a big win last Monday when they traveled to Whitwell to face the Tigers.

Copper Basin’s Darrius Harris fights to keep the ball in bounds for Copper Basin in recent action. The Cougars posted a big win last Monday when they traveled to Whitwell to face the Tigers.

Copper Basin turns back Whitwell

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Copper Basin’s Cougars put a win under their belts Monday night, January 20, when they traveled to Whitwell and came home with a 57-34 victory. The Cougars came out strong to take a 16-13 lead at the end of the first quarter behind the shooting of Drew Crowder, Talon Smith and Carder Lance.
Maggie Ledford scored 21 points in the Lady Rebels’ win over Christian Heritage.

Maggie Ledford scored 21 points in the Lady Rebels’ win over Christian Heritage.

Ledford’s 21 paces Lady Rebels over Christian Heritage

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
A strong performance from Maggie Ledford, helped the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team defeat Christian Heritage, 68-53, Wednesday, January 22. Ledford scored 21 points to lead the way for the Lady Rebels. The Lady Rebels went on a 16-point run to start the game against the Lady Lions.