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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.
The Lady Rebels have advanced to the Elite Eight round of the Georgia High School Association state volleyball tournament with wins last week over Crawford County and Brantley County. Here, Keslie Kea (12) rifles the ball over the net in action last week against Crawford County. Backing up the play are Bailee Stiles, Maya Butler (3), Ashlyn Jones (15) and Maddie Pelfrey (13) .

The Lady Rebels have advanced to the Elite Eight round of the Georgia High School Association state volleyball tournament with wins last week over Crawford County and Brantley County. Here, Keslie Kea (12) rifles the ball over the net in action last week against Crawford County. Backing up the play are Bailee Stiles, Maya Butler (3), Ashlyn Jones (15) and Maddie Pelfrey (13) .

Lady Rebels advance to Elite Eight

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Elite Eight of state tournament play is the next stop for the Fannin County High School (FCHS) Lady Rebels volleyball team after decisive wins in two playoff rounds last week.
The Fannin County High School boys and girls cross country teams are shown after their first place wins at Banks County last week. The teams included, from left, standing, are Claire Saxon, Lana Hicks, Kensley Pickelsimer, Sydney Ford, Henry Scheuneman, Ryliin Davis, Joe DiBenedetto, Austin Prieto, Hudson Lynch, Kaden Majors, Gavin Davis Jaxson Bittner, Brodey Angel, Aiden Jones, Annaleigh Cheatham, Lindsey Holloway and Karli Sams; and, kneeling, Matthew Ponton, Brady Smith, Gage Bryan and Kevin Cruz.

The Fannin County High School boys and girls cross country teams are shown after their first place wins at Banks County last week. The teams included, from left, standing, are Claire Saxon, Lana Hicks, Kensley Pickelsimer, Sydney Ford, Henry Scheuneman, Ryliin Davis, Joe DiBenedetto, Austin Prieto, Hudson Lynch, Kaden Majors, Gavin Davis Jaxson Bittner, Brodey Angel, Aiden Jones, Annaleigh Cheatham, Lindsey Holloway and Karli Sams; and, kneeling, Matthew Ponton, Brady Smith, Gage Bryan and Kevin Cruz.

Fannin cross country teams bring home first place finishes

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Both the Fannin County boys and girls cross country teams brought home first place finishes from the Banks County High School Home Meet Wednesday, October 1 6. Besides Banks County High School, runners from Elbert County High School also competed.
Matthew Ponton has successfully kicked 37 out of 38 extra point attempts this season for the Fannin County Rebels. Here, he works off an Elijah Weaver hold against Chattooga.

Matthew Ponton has successfully kicked 37 out of 38 extra point attempts this season for the Fannin County Rebels. Here, he works off an Elijah Weaver hold against Chattooga.

Stats reveal range of Rebel strengths

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Fannin County Rebels enter week eight of the football season this Friday night riding atop a 7-0 overall record and 4-0 region worksheet. Region foe Armuchee will be visiting Rebel stadium to challenge those records. The Indians are coming off a tough 19-14 loss to Coosa last Friday night.
Copper Basin High School’s Lady Cougars volleyball team recently had three members selected for the All-District team for the 2024 volleyball season. Pictured, from left, are Riley Akens, Kendra Deal and Alexis Hyatt.

Copper Basin High School’s Lady Cougars volleyball team recently had three members selected for the All-District team for the 2024 volleyball season. Pictured, from left, are Riley Akens, Kendra Deal and Alexis Hyatt.

Lady Cougars end season, look to 2025

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The volleyball season for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars came to an end last week when the team advanced to semi-final action in district play but couldn’t make their way into the region tournament. But it was not a gloom and doom ending for the young team.
Competing in the JV Boys Division for Fannin County were, from left, Henry Schueneman, Joe DiBendetto, Brady Smith, Jaxson Bittner, Kaden Majors and Rylin Davis.

Competing in the JV Boys Division for Fannin County were, from left, Henry Schueneman, Joe DiBendetto, Brady Smith, Jaxson Bittner, Kaden Majors and Rylin Davis.

Cross country teams continue climb

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The girls cross country team from Fannin County High School (FCHS) continues to bring home honors while their male counterparts continue to improve by setting individual best times. Both came home from the Pickens’ and Grinnin’ Invitational Friday, October 11, keeping on this pace.
Copper Basin’s Lucas Hughes escapes the grasp of a Whitwell tackler last Monday. Against Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Friday night, Hughes ran for 110 yards and scored one of the Cougars’ three touchdowns.

Copper Basin’s Lucas Hughes escapes the grasp of a Whitwell tackler last Monday. Against Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Friday night, Hughes ran for 110 yards and scored one of the Cougars’ three touchdowns.

Copper Basin picks up 22-0 victory

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The dry spell is over for the Copper Basin Cougars who picked up their first win of the season Friday night over the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Eagles. The Marietta, Georgia, school brought its unbeaten season record to the Copper Basin field only to be sent home with their first loss.