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Celebrating the Fannin County High School girls cross country team runner-up victory on the podium after the event are, from left, Coach Dr. Lucas Roof, Lana Hicks, Annaleigh Cheatham, Kensley Pickelsimer, Lindsey Holloway, Sydney Ford, Lila Borum, Karli Sams and Coach Miranda Roof.

Celebrating the Fannin County High School girls cross country team runner-up victory on the podium after the event are, from left, Coach Dr. Lucas Roof, Lana Hicks, Annaleigh Cheatham, Kensley Pickelsimer, Lindsey Holloway, Sydney Ford, Lila Borum, Karli Sams and Coach Miranda Roof.

Cross Country teams shine at state

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) girls and boys cross country teams returned from state championship competition Friday, November 8, with top 10 finishes. The girls team was the Runner-up in the Georgia High School Association A-Division 1 meet.
The Riverwalk Run Series is a group of three, 5K races that covers two states and attracts a wide variety of runners. This group has just left the starting line at the November 2 Bigfoot Boogie.

The Riverwalk Run Series is a group of three, 5K races that covers two states and attracts a wide variety of runners. This group has just left the starting line at the November 2 Bigfoot Boogie.

Bigfoot Boogie sets new series record

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Fannin County runners made their presence known in the Big Foot Boogie November 2 when they took victories in two of the age groups. Eric Woods, of Morganton, claimed the first place trophy in the Male 50-59 age group with a time of 23:17.
The Fannin County High School girls Cross Country team of, from left, Lana Hicks, Kensley Pickelsimer, Annaleigh Cheatham, Karli Sams, Lindsey Holloway, Lila Borum, Sydney Ford, and Claire Saxon.

The Fannin County High School girls Cross Country team of, from left, Lana Hicks, Kensley Pickelsimer, Annaleigh Cheatham, Karli Sams, Lindsey Holloway, Lila Borum, Sydney Ford, and Claire Saxon.

Lady Rebels XC team takes title at sectional

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The boys and girls Cross Country (XC) teams from Fannin County have both earned the right to compete in the Georgia High School Association State Championships.
John Holsonback’s framed football jersey was presented to his family during senior night.

John Holsonback’s framed football jersey was presented to his family during senior night.

John Holsonback remembered

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Senior class members who take part in a variety of activities were honored prior to the football game against Gordon Lee Friday night, November 1.
Braden Taylor (4) fights for yardage against Gordon Lee with the help of Baylor Twiggs (55).

Braden Taylor (4) fights for yardage against Gordon Lee with the help of Baylor Twiggs (55).

Rebels record perfect season with 30-27 win

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The Fannin County High School Rebels walked off their home turf in Blue Ridge Friday night with an undefeated 10-0 season, the Region Championship and Head Coach Chad Cheatham’s 52nd win at FCHS. The Rebels recorded these accomplishments after taking a 30-27 victory over the Gordon Lee Trojans.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels cross country (XC) will compete in the section meet Saturday to earn a spot in state competition. Shown following last week’s meet at Berry College in Rome, Georgia are, from left, Claire Saxon, Kensley Pickelsimer, Lana Hicks, Sydney Ford, Annaleigh Cheatham, Karli Sams and Lindsey Holloway.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels cross country (XC) will compete in the section meet Saturday to earn a spot in state competition. Shown following last week’s meet at Berry College in Rome, Georgia are, from left, Claire Saxon, Kensley Pickelsimer, Lana Hicks, Sydney Ford, Annaleigh Cheatham, Karli Sams and Lindsey Holloway.

Sectionals next stop for XC teams

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The next stop for the Fannin County High School (FCHS) boys and girls cross country teams is the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 1A Division 1 sectional meet. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, when the FCHS teams will compete against others from regions 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Luke Holloway shows the form that helped earn him NAIA Player of the Week honors.

Luke Holloway shows the form that helped earn him NAIA Player of the Week honors.

Luke Holloway NAIA Player of the Week

John Spargo
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Former Fannin County Rebel and current Cumberland Phoenix quarterback Luke Holloway was recently named NAIA Offensive Player of the Week, as well as the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Week, after leading the Phoenix to a huge win over number four ranked Bethel October 12.
Carson Callihan (#25) has powered through opposing defenses all season for the Fannin County Rebels, as he does here in action earlier this year. Friday night the Rebel senior gained 301 yards in a game that pitted the last two undefeated teams in 7-A Division 1 against each other.

Carson Callihan (#25) has powered through opposing defenses all season for the Fannin County Rebels, as he does here in action earlier this year. Friday night the Rebel senior gained 301 yards in a game that pitted the last two undefeated teams in 7-A Division 1 against each other.

Rebels perfect record in tact at 9-0

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Another Friday night and  another football game added up to another lopsided victory handed out by the Fannin County High School Rebels. The Rebels rolled up win number nine in a row as they posted a 48-21 decision over the  Christian Heritage High School Lions in Dalton.
Luke Holsonback (10) catches the Armuchee quarterback from behind as Scott Waldrep (15) cuts off his running room and Noah Burnettmakes his way around an Indian blocker Friday night on the Fannin County football field.

Luke Holsonback (10) catches the Armuchee quarterback from behind as Scott Waldrep (15) cuts off his running room and Noah Burnettmakes his way around an Indian blocker Friday night on the Fannin County football field.

56-6 win makes eight straight for Rebels

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Fannin County Rebels football team earned their eighth consecutive victory last Friday night, October 18, this one coming over the Armuchee Indians by a score of 56-6.