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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.
Braden Taylor (#4) hauled in this Lawson Sullivan pass for a touchdown in the Fannin County victory over the Chattooga Indians.

Braden Taylor (#4) hauled in this Lawson Sullivan pass for a touchdown in the Fannin County victory over the Chattooga Indians.

Rebels turn back Indians 35-7

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Fannin County Rebels were not intimidated when the top rated running back in Class 1A came calling Friday night as the hometown favorites improved their season record to 7-0. The Chattooga Indians featured Zayden Cook in the gridiron showdown between two region opponents.
Brady Smith, shown with his mother, Ashley Herendon, received the Warrior Award.

Brady Smith, shown with his mother, Ashley Herendon, received the Warrior Award.

Runners, teams capture honors

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Lindsey Holloway placed first and set a school record, Brady Smith received the Warrior Award, and Karli Sams met the Milesplit Bronze Level Stardard.
Aidyn Patterson (#11) had duties on the mount recently for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team. Patterson is a senior this year.

Aidyn Patterson (#11) had duties on the mount recently for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team. Patterson is a senior this year.

Early lead paces Fannin victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team built a 6-run lead in the third inning and then held off Chattooga for an 8-6 victory Tuesday, October 1. Presley Daves collected three hits in three at bats in the win.
The Fannin County girls cross country team, from left, standing, Sydney Ford, Lila Borum, Karli Sams, Kensley Pickelsimer, Lindsey Holloway and Claire Saxon; and, top, Annaleigh Cheatham and Lana Hicks ran in the nighttime Championship Race at Wingfoot.

The Fannin County girls cross country team, from left, standing, Sydney Ford, Lila Borum, Karli Sams, Kensley Pickelsimer, Lindsey Holloway and Claire Saxon; and, top, Annaleigh Cheatham and Lana Hicks ran in the nighttime Championship Race at Wingfoot.

XC teams shine in Wingfoot races

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) boys and girls cross country teams ran against elite competition at the Wingfoot XC Classic at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville, Georgia, Saturday, September 21.