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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.
Savanna Bloodworth serves for Copper Basin in the Lady Cougars win over Polk County.

Savanna Bloodworth serves for Copper Basin in the Lady Cougars win over Polk County.

Lady Cougars roll over Polk

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars made quick work of the Polk County Lady Wildcats when the two team squared off in volleyball action at the Copper Basin gym. The Lady Cougars won the match in three straight sets, 25-16, 25-15 and 25-17.
Judah Wood (#8) stretches to catch a Lawson Sullivan against the Gordon Central Warriors Saturday afternoon at Fannin County High School stadium. Wood had one catch in the game.

Judah Wood (#8) stretches to catch a Lawson Sullivan against the Gordon Central Warriors Saturday afternoon at Fannin County High School stadium. Wood had one catch in the game.

Fannin streak continues with 38-6 win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Fannin County High School football Rebels continued their winning streak Saturday afternoon when the Gordon Cenrtal Warriors became their sixth victim against no defeats.
Alexis Hyatt (#1) goes for a kill in recent Copper Basin action. She led the team with five kills against North Georgia Christian Academy.

Alexis Hyatt (#1) goes for a kill in recent Copper Basin action. She led the team with five kills against North Georgia Christian Academy.

Copper Basin downs Lady Knights

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars dominated the first two sets and held on in the third to defeat the North Georgia Christian Academy (NGCA) Lady Knights  in volleyball action Monday, September 16. Hosting the Lady Knights, the Lady Cougars won 25-12, 25-14, and 25-23.
Kaylie Davenport (#1) lines up a return for the Lady Rebels. Also shown are Keslie Key (#12) and Maggie Ledford (#7).

Kaylie Davenport (#1) lines up a return for the Lady Rebels. Also shown are Keslie Key (#12) and Maggie Ledford (#7).

Lady Rebels at 20-6

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylie Davenport leads the Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team  with 112 kills,  3.7 per set, while a freshman, Ashlyn Jones, paces the team in serving aces with 35. Those accomplishments are some of the many the Lady Rebels have accumulated through September 20.
Jacob Dye (#60) and Cooper Born (#14) clear a patch for Carson Callihan (#25) after he takes a handoff from Lawson Sullivan (#2) in the Fannin County Rebels road game against the Dade County Wolverines in Trenton, Georgia, Friday night. The Rebels won the contest to go 5-0 on the season.

Jacob Dye (#60) and Cooper Born (#14) clear a patch for Carson Callihan (#25) after he takes a handoff from Lawson Sullivan (#2) in the Fannin County Rebels road game against the Dade County Wolverines in Trenton, Georgia, Friday night. The Rebels won the contest to go 5-0 on the season.

Rebels 5-0 with win over Dade

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team continued their undefeated season Friday, September 20, with a 44-0 win over Dade County. This win made Head Coach Chad Cheatham the winningest coach in Fannin County history.
Bailee Stiles was escorted by Megan Stiles, Edward Stiles and Becky Harbin during Volleyball Senior Night ceremonies.

Bailee Stiles was escorted by Megan Stiles, Edward Stiles and Becky Harbin during Volleyball Senior Night ceremonies.

Fannin County Lady Rebel volleyball seniors honored

Jenna Young
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels hosted Pickens County, Thursday, September 12. The Lady Rebels earned the win 3-1 on their Senior Night when four seniors were honored: Bailee Stiles, Kaylie Davenport, Maddie Pelfrey and Rylee King.