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Carson Callihan, left, and Lawson Sullivan joined Head Coach Chad Cheatham in capturing top region football honors.

Carson Callihan, left, and Lawson Sullivan joined Head Coach Chad Cheatham in capturing top region football honors.

All region honors pour in for Fannin Rebels

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Fannin County Rebels stellar 2024 football season has resulted in a host of individual honors. These include Coach of the Year, Co-Offensive Player of the Year, Athlete of the Year and 21 other all region honors for Region 7A, Division 2 Head Coach Chad Cheatham was named Coach of the Year.
Reese Lewis led the Lady Rebels in rebounds and points.

Reese Lewis led the Lady Rebels in rebounds and points.

Lewis gets double double as Lady Rebels pick up first season victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Fannin Lady Rebels basketball team pocketed their first win of the year with a 67-62 victory over the Lumpkin County Lady Indians Saturday, November 30, on the Lady Indians home court. The game was tied at 10 when Lumpkin County went on a 13-1 run to take the lead.
Fannin County’s Carson Callihan (this photo) and Lawson Sullivan have been offense workhorses for the Rebels this season. They are shown in Friday night’s action against Northeast High School out of Macon, Georgia. The Rebels season ended with a 12-1 worksheet.

Fannin County’s Carson Callihan (this photo) and Lawson Sullivan have been offense workhorses for the Rebels this season. They are shown in Friday night’s action against Northeast High School out of Macon, Georgia. The Rebels season ended with a 12-1 worksheet.

Fannin’s season ends in Elite Eight

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team wrapped up their 2024 season with a 39-48 playoff loss against the Northeast High School Raiders out of Macon, Georgia, in the Elite Eight match up between the two Class A powerhouses, Friday, November 29.
Alexis Hyatt (21) takes aim for seven of the points she scored for Copper Basin against Hiwassee Dam.

Alexis Hyatt (21) takes aim for seven of the points she scored for Copper Basin against Hiwassee Dam.

Lady Cougars post win over Hiwassee Dam

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
A trio of Copper Basin Lady Cougars posted double figure performances in the team’s 56-50 come from behind win over arch rival Hiwassee Dam. The decision came Friday, November 22, on the Lady Eagles home court.
Fannin County wrestler Luke Cantrell battles his Lumpkin County opponent in a dual match last week. Cantrell wrestled in the 132-pound weight class.

Fannin County wrestler Luke Cantrell battles his Lumpkin County opponent in a dual match last week. Cantrell wrestled in the 132-pound weight class.

Young Fannin wrestlers gain mat time against Lumpkin County

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Fannin County Rebel wrestling Coach David Henson felt good about the team’s performance following a match with Lumpkin County Tuesday, November 19. Henson said, “It was a great dual against a quality opponent, and the mat time is needed to help our young guys learn and grow.
Cougars post back to back wins.

Cougars post back to back wins.

Cougars post wins over NGCA, Nantahala

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
A potent offensive attack has been the trademark of the Copper Basin Cougars in their first two outings of the 2024-25 basketball season as the team has put 140 points on the scoreboard in its first two games.
Fannin County’s Braden Taylor works to escape the grasp of a Jeff Davis defender Friday night.

Fannin County’s Braden Taylor works to escape the grasp of a Jeff Davis defender Friday night.

Rebels earn spot in Elite 8

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Rebels punched their ticket to the Elite Eight with a comeback 28-21 victory over Jeff Davis Friday, November 22, in the Sweet 16 state playoff match up. The game started with a fumbled Fannin County kickoff return that was scooped up by a Yellow Jacket.
Championship rings were presented to members of the Fannin County Lady Rebels 4x800 meter relay team Friday night for their 2024 state title victory. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, Coach Miranda Roof, Lindsey Holloway who ran the first leg, second leg runner Carlee Holloway, Ava Acker who ran the third leg, anchor leg runner Karli Sams, Coach Dr. Lucas Roof and Coach Alden Falls.

Championship rings were presented to members of the Fannin County Lady Rebels 4x800 meter relay team Friday night for their 2024 state title victory. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, Coach Miranda Roof, Lindsey Holloway who ran the first leg, second leg runner Carlee Holloway, Ava Acker who ran the third leg, anchor leg runner Karli Sams, Coach Dr. Lucas Roof and Coach Alden Falls.

State champs given rings

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Members of the Fannin County High School 4x800 meter relay team that won the 2024 Georgia High School Association AA State Championship received their championship rings Friday night, November 15.
Makenzie Duvall reaches for as much yardage as possible for the Fannin County High School flag football team.

Makenzie Duvall reaches for as much yardage as possible for the Fannin County High School flag football team.

Flag Rebels enter playoffs

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Fannin County flag football team has wrapped up an extraordinary 14-1 regular season and entered playoff competition. This year’s success has been driven by a talented trio of quarterbacks, an unstoppable ground game, and a defense that consistently shuts down opponents.
Fannin County’s Lawson Sullivan (2) looks for room downfield. Just as they have countless times this season, clearing a path are, from left, Carson Callihan (25), Case Holloway (62), Jacob Dye (60) and Isaac Watkins (50).

Fannin County’s Lawson Sullivan (2) looks for room downfield. Just as they have countless times this season, clearing a path are, from left, Carson Callihan (25), Case Holloway (62), Jacob Dye (60) and Isaac Watkins (50).

Fannin posts 41-7 win in first playoff round

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Fannin County High School Rebels clinched their spot in the Sweet Sixteen round of the Georgia High School Association state football playoffs with a 41-7 win over Vidalia High School Indians last Friday night.