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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.
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.