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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.
Brody Henson aims for two points for the Fannin County Rebels in recent action.

Brody Henson aims for two points for the Fannin County Rebels in recent action.

Rebels win 67-45

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels never trailed in their 67-45 region victory over Coosa, Friday, January 24. Hudson Ethington scored 26 points to lead the Rebels. The Rebels outscored Coosa 19-9 in the first quarter and led 31-20 at halftime to secure the win.
Reese Lewis has dominated in the paint both offensively and defensively for the Lady Rebels.

Reese Lewis has dominated in the paint both offensively and defensively for the Lady Rebels.

Lady Rebels win 79-54

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
An Avi Ethington and Reese Lewis double-double combined with 12 points from Izzie Jabaley led the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team to a 79-54 victory over Chattooga, Saturday, January 18. Trailing 21-14, Chattooga went on a seen-point run to tie the game early in the second quarter.
Jack Sparks, shown in action earlier this season, put up six points against Chattooga.

Jack Sparks, shown in action earlier this season, put up six points against Chattooga.

Rebels fall in OT

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team lost a region battle to Chattooga, 61-53 in overtime Saturday, January 18. Kolton Kaylor put up a career high 39 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and made eight of 12 free throws for the Rebels, but his efforts weren’t enough to secure the win.
Kloie Ballew goes for two points with Alyvia Harris ready for the followup for Copper Basin.

Kloie Ballew goes for two points with Alyvia Harris ready for the followup for Copper Basin.

Hyatt’s 27 sparks CB win

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Alexis Hyatt kept the nets hot with 18 first quarter points as Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars rolled to a 79-33 win over the Lady Eagles from the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA). The Lady Cougars hosted CSLA Tuesday, January 7.
Cannon Holloway scored three points for Fannin County against Gordon Lee.

Cannon Holloway scored three points for Fannin County against Gordon Lee.

Rebels post 55-48 region victory over Gordon Lee

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels defeated region opponent Gordon Lee, 55-48, Tuesday, January 7, as Kolton Kaylor scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Trailing 16-11 late in the first quarter, the Rebels went on a 10-point run to take the lead and had a strong first half, leading 27-23 at halftime.
Fannin County’s Avi Ethington eyes two points from the paint in action earlier this season. She scored three points in the Lady Rebels region win over Gordon Lee.

Fannin County’s Avi Ethington eyes two points from the paint in action earlier this season. She scored three points in the Lady Rebels region win over Gordon Lee.

Fannin posts region victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The Fannin County Lady Rebels earned another region win with a 45-32 victory over Gordon Lee, Tuesday, January 7, as Maggie Ledford led the effort with 17 points. The Lady Rebels controlled the game from the opening tip, never giving up the lead.