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Fannin County High School girls tennis team member Kendall Clore competes in girls doubles and is seen hitting her shot from the back of the court at the school’s match March 4.

Fannin County High School girls tennis team member Kendall Clore competes in girls doubles and is seen hitting her shot from the back of the court at the school’s match March 4.

Lady Rebels win pair of matches over Gilmer

Jason Queen
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Fannin County High School girls tennis team traveled to Gilmer County Wednesday, March 4, and came home winners 5-0 over the Lady Bobcats. The Lady Rebels hosted Gilmer County March 5 and won 3-2. At Gilmer, number one single Sadie Patton easily won her match in two sets 6-0 and 6-0.
Adia Galloway prepares for a pole vault attempt at the Model Six Land Spectacular where she finished second.

Adia Galloway prepares for a pole vault attempt at the Model Six Land Spectacular where she finished second.

Track & Field capture top honors

newsobserverstaff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebel Track & Field Team came home with the first place prize from the  Model Six Land Spectacular where they competed against Model, Coosa, Haralson, Oak Mountain Academy, and Unity Christian School.
News Observer Photo/Glenn Harbison Reese Lewis hurdles over a defender for two points in action last week.

News Observer Photo/Glenn Harbison Reese Lewis hurdles over a defender for two points in action last week.

Lady Rebels’ season ends

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Another stellar basketball season ended for the Fannin County Lady Rebels Friday night, February 27, when they traveled to Eatonton to face the Putnam County Lady War Eagles.
News Observer Photo/Glenn Harbison Keaton Watkins zeros in on two points in the Fannin County Sweet 16 win over the Thomasville Bulldogs.

News Observer Photo/Glenn Harbison Keaton Watkins zeros in on two points in the Fannin County Sweet 16 win over the Thomasville Bulldogs.

Rebels bounce back to earn Elite 8 spot

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A quick four points from Keaton Watkins began a third quarter comeback that saw the Fannin County Rebels seal a spot in the Elite Eight of the Georgia High School Association Boys State Basketball Playoffs.
News Observer Photo/Jason Queen The Copper Basin High School girls basketball team has captured the District 5A championship for the third year in a row. Pictured are team members, from left, Laney Scoggins, Kallie Mosley, Madden Beach, Kinsley Ross, Maleah Deal, Kendra Deal, Riley Akens, Cora Kimsey, Kloie Ballew, Alexis Hyatt and Addison Hyatt.

News Observer Photo/Jason Queen The Copper Basin High School girls basketball team has captured the District 5A championship for the third year in a row. Pictured are team members, from left, Laney Scoggins, Kallie Mosley, Madden Beach, Kinsley Ross, Maleah Deal, Kendra Deal, Riley Akens, Cora Kimsey, Kloie Ballew, Alexis Hyatt and Addison Hyatt.

Lady Cougars win title

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Copper Basin High School girls basketball team has captured the District 5A championship for the third year in a row. This time, it was a dominating 70-32 win over Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts February 23 at Copper Basin.
Copper Basin Lady Cougar Kendra Deal (#10) outmaneuvers her Lookout Valley opponent for the successful jumper. The game was in school February 17.

Copper Basin Lady Cougar Kendra Deal (#10) outmaneuvers her Lookout Valley opponent for the successful jumper. The game was in school February 17.

Lady Cougars post 12-game streak to end regular season

Jason Queen
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The 18-5 Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team wrapped up the 2026 regular season with a 12-game winning streak by defeating Lookout Valley 67-11 at Copper Basin High School February 17.
The Fannin County Rebels display the Runner Ups trophy they came home with from the Region Tournament Saturday night at Armuchee High School in Rome - Photo courtesy of All Star Photos

The Fannin County Rebels display the Runner Ups trophy they came home with from the Region Tournament Saturday night at Armuchee High School in Rome - Photo courtesy of All Star Photos

Title game leaves Rebels runner ups

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tyler Blake netted the first two points for Fannin County, but that would be the Rebels’ lone lead in the Region Tournament championship game against the Christian Heritage Lions Saturday, February 21.
Fannin high school Lady Rebel freshman Jacquelyn Cline (#22) tries to get the ball before it goes out of bounds in the girls game against Rabun County February 17.

Fannin high school Lady Rebel freshman Jacquelyn Cline (#22) tries to get the ball before it goes out of bounds in the girls game against Rabun County February 17.

Fannin posts big win over Towns Co.

Jason Queen
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Fannin County High School girls soccer team won it’s second game of the season against Towns County by a huge margin 10-0 February 9 at home.  Fannin scored five goals in the first half and five in the second. The game time was shortened due to the mercy rule.
Albany Cole, shown in action earlier this year, scored 13 points in the win over Christian Heritage.

Albany Cole, shown in action earlier this year, scored 13 points in the win over Christian Heritage.

Lady Rebels capture title

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Reese Lewis scored 19 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to carry the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team past Christian Heritage, 64-57, Friday, February 13, and earn the title of regular season Region Champions. The close game featured 11 lead changes.
Lady Cougar Alexis Hyatt (#21) easily scored during the February 6 victory at Copper Basin High School.

Lady Cougar Alexis Hyatt (#21) easily scored during the February 6 victory at Copper Basin High School.

Lady Cougars post trio of victories

Jason Queen
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars faced a challenge at home in its game with Sequoyah High School February 9 in the first of three games last week.  The first three quarters had multiple lead changes and a lot of free throws, but in the end, the Lady Cougars came out on top 85-75.