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Fannin County’s Kolton Kaylor, left, and Hudson Ethingtownere named to the All Tournament Team.

Fannin County’s Kolton Kaylor, left, and Hudson Ethingtownere named to the All Tournament Team.

Rebels runners up in Holiday Classic tourney

Jenna Young
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team earned the title of tournament runners up when they fell short 63-52 against Gilmer County, Saturday, December 21, in the Piedmont Mountainside tournament. Kolton Kaylor and Hudson Ethington both lead with 11 points each.
Lady Rebels Maggie Ledford, left, and Reese Lewis earned spots on the Piedmont Mountainside Holiday Classic All Tournament Team for their efforts on the way to the Fannin County High School championship.

Lady Rebels Maggie Ledford, left, and Reese Lewis earned spots on the Piedmont Mountainside Holiday Classic All Tournament Team for their efforts on the way to the Fannin County High School championship.

Lady Rebels win tourney title

Jenna Young
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Fannin County Lady Rebels defeated Gilmer County, 55-50, after a back and forth battle Saturday, December 21, winning the Piedmont Mountainside Holiday Classic Championship. Maggie Ledford lead the Lady Rebels with 17 points.
Fannin County’s Emma Buchanan (4) stretches for a rebound against Copper Basin Tuesday night, December 17. Backing her up is Emma Holloway.

Fannin County’s Emma Buchanan (4) stretches for a rebound against Copper Basin Tuesday night, December 17. Backing her up is Emma Holloway.

Basin closer as Fannin posts second victory

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
The second meeting this year between Fannin County’s Lady Rebels and Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars started and ended the same as the first. But the end at the Fannin County gym Tuesday, December 17, was much closer than fans witnessed on Copper Basin’s home court less than a week earlier.
Fannin County’s Jasper Mealer (12) stretches for a basket against the Copper Basin Cougars in action Tuesday night, December 17, at the Fannin County High School gym.

Fannin County’s Jasper Mealer (12) stretches for a basket against the Copper Basin Cougars in action Tuesday night, December 17, at the Fannin County High School gym.

Fannin dominates Copper Basin

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
The results were the same when Fannin County and Copper Basin squared off on the basketball court for thee second time this season. Basin’s Cougars received a rude welcoming in Blue Ridge Tuesday, December 17, as the Rebels poured in over 70 points for the second time in less than a week.
Sam McGill, Cooper Born and Case Holloway, from left, display the rings they received Tuesday night, December 17, honoring them as Georgia State Champion weightlifters.

Sam McGill, Cooper Born and Case Holloway, from left, display the rings they received Tuesday night, December 17, honoring them as Georgia State Champion weightlifters.

Three honored as state champs

Glenn Harbison
Friday, December 20, 2024
A trio of Fannin County High School weight lifters who have claimed state championships were honored Tuesday night, December 17. Sam McGill, Cooper Born and Case Holloway were all presented their state championship rings during the basketball games between Fannin County and Copper Basin.
Fannin County’s Brody Henson and Copper Basin’s Talon Smith (14) battle for a rebound last Friday night along with Basin’s Drew Crowder (12) and Darrius Harris (50), and Fannin’s Holden Eavenson (10).

Fannin County’s Brody Henson and Copper Basin’s Talon Smith (14) battle for a rebound last Friday night along with Basin’s Drew Crowder (12) and Darrius Harris (50), and Fannin’s Holden Eavenson (10).

23-point second paces Fannin win

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A 23-point run in the second quarter by the Fannin County Rebels was too much for Copper Basin’s Cougars to overcome in basketball action Friday night in the Copper Basin gym. The visitors from across the state line used a stingy defense in the opening quarter to come out with an 11-5 lead.
Fannin’s Avi Ethington eyes two points against Copper Basin in action last Friday night.

Fannin’s Avi Ethington eyes two points against Copper Basin in action last Friday night.

Lewis leads Fannin with 21

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Fannin County and Copper Basin were close on the scoreboard during the first few trips up and down the court Friday night at the Copper Basin gym. At the 4:20 mark in the first quarter, the hosts held a 4-2 lead. Fannin came back, and the game was tied 5-5 with 3:22 to go in the quarter.
Fannin County’s Callie Ensley signed her Letter of Intent last Thursday to continue her athletic and academic career playing softball at Walters State Community College in Tennessee. Pictured, from left, are Garry Jones, Imogene Jones, Meghan Ensley, signee Callie Ensley, Chris Ensley and Garrison Ensley.

Fannin County’s Callie Ensley signed her Letter of Intent last Thursday to continue her athletic and academic career playing softball at Walters State Community College in Tennessee. Pictured, from left, are Garry Jones, Imogene Jones, Meghan Ensley, signee Callie Ensley, Chris Ensley and Garrison Ensley.

Ensley, Rogers head for softball’s next level

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Two Fannin County High School star athletes who played softball for the Lady Rebels have signed Letters of Intent to continue playing at the next level while furthering their education. Callie Ensley is headed to Walters State in Morristown, Tennessee, where she will play for the Senators.
Saidee Patton eyes the basket for the Lady Rebels. She scored four points against Armuchee Saturday.

Saidee Patton eyes the basket for the Lady Rebels. She scored four points against Armuchee Saturday.

Lady Rebels post second region win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels took their second region win, 56-45, Saturday, December 7, in a battle with Armuchee High School. Maggie Ledford and Reese Lewis lead the Lady Rebels as Lewis scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Ledford scored 16 points.
Hudson Ethington led Fannin County with 24 points in the Lady Rebels win over Armuchee Saturday.

Hudson Ethington led Fannin County with 24 points in the Lady Rebels win over Armuchee Saturday.

Rebels turn back region opponent Armuchee 81-50

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Fannin Rebels basketball team pocketed a huge 81-50 region victory over Armuchee High School, Saturday, December 7. Hudson Ethington led the Rebels with 24 points. The Rebels had a strong first half, leading 45-30 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory.