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Makayla Stiles reaches third base safely for the Lady Rebels in action earlier this season.

Makayla Stiles reaches third base safely for the Lady Rebels in action earlier this season.

Lady Rebels score victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels softball team earned a 4-2 win over Chattooga Thursday, September 5. The Lady Rebels got on the board in the top of the fifth inning after Presley Daves doubled, Aidyn Patterson singled, and Chattooga committed an error, each scoring one run.
Braden Taylor sets the lead block after Jacob Green (77) makes a hole in the offensvie line for Carson Callihan to gain some of his 61 yards against the Union County Panthers Friday night in Blairsville.

Braden Taylor sets the lead block after Jacob Green (77) makes a hole in the offensvie line for Carson Callihan to gain some of his 61 yards against the Union County Panthers Friday night in Blairsville.

Fannin County 42, Union County 7

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Rebels strike early with TD on third play Fannin County scored on its third play from scrimmage Friday night on the way to a decisive 42-7 gridiron victory over the Union County Panthers in Blairsville. Fannin took the opening kickoff and started at its own 30 yard line.
Myla Rogers throws a runner out for the Lady Rebels from her shortstop position.

Myla Rogers throws a runner out for the Lady Rebels from her shortstop position.

Lady Rebels score win over Lady Lions

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels softball team defeated the Christian Heritage Lady Lions 12-3 Tuesday, August 27. Callie Ensley collected three hits in four at bats to lead the Lady Rebel victory.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team recently celebrated record setting performances by two of its own, Maddie Pelfrey and Maggie Ledford. Pelfrey, front at left, was honored for over 1,000 digs and Ledford, front at right, was recognized for over 1,000 assists. Honoring their teammates are, back, from left, Bailee Stiles, Kaylie Davenport, Rylee King, Kendall Clore, Karis Hurd, Keslie Kea, Ashlyn Jones and Maya Butler.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team recently celebrated record setting performances by two of its own, Maddie Pelfrey and Maggie Ledford. Pelfrey, front at left, was honored for over 1,000 digs and Ledford, front at right, was recognized for over 1,000 assists. Honoring their teammates are, back, from left, Bailee Stiles, Kaylie Davenport, Rylee King, Kendall Clore, Karis Hurd, Keslie Kea, Ashlyn Jones and Maya Butler.

Pelfrey, Ledford set school records

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team earned three wins at home Tuesday, August 27. The junior varsity squad beat North Murray 3-0, and the varsity beat Dalton and North Murray 2-0. During the matches, the team celebrated two school record breaking athletes.
Natalie Herendon gave up no hits and no runs against Coosa over two innings.

Natalie Herendon gave up no hits and no runs against Coosa over two innings.

Lady Rebels charge to 15-0 victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels softball team won big over Coosa Lady Eagles 15-0, Tuesday, August 20, in just three innings.
Copper Basin’s Luke Elrod takes a handoff as Seth Picklesimer sets a block in the Cougars game against Polk County.

Copper Basin’s Luke Elrod takes a handoff as Seth Picklesimer sets a block in the Cougars game against Polk County.

Cougars see bright spots in second half

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Copper Basin’s Cougars faced 58 players lined up on the opposite side of the field, the bright lights of a cross-county rivalry, and the normal first game jitters of making a mistake when they opened their 2024 season in Benton Friday night, August 23.
Fannin County’s Ellijah Weaver caught this touchdown pass against Gilmer County.

Fannin County’s Ellijah Weaver caught this touchdown pass against Gilmer County.

Rebels win second game of season

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team earned their second win of the season  Friday, August 23. A Rebel defense that allowed only 53 yards all night set the tone for a 28-7 decision over the visiting Rabun County Wildcats.
Lawson Sullivan (#2) works to get away from a Gilmer defender in action Saturday morning in Ellijay. Sullivan gained 164 yards on six carries during the game.

Lawson Sullivan (#2) works to get away from a Gilmer defender in action Saturday morning in Ellijay. Sullivan gained 164 yards on six carries during the game.

Sullivan, Born, Cheatham Fannin stat leaders

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Lawson Sullivan’s 281 yards of total offense earned him Offensive Player of the Week honors in the Fannin County Rebels’ big win over rival Gilmer County. Cooper Born earned defensive player honors for his 11 tackles, thee assists and one tackle for loss.
Noah Burnette (#88) wraps up a Gilmer ball carrier as Luke Holsonback (#11), Jacob Dye (#60), and Isaac Watkins move in for the assist.

Noah Burnette (#88) wraps up a Gilmer ball carrier as Luke Holsonback (#11), Jacob Dye (#60), and Isaac Watkins move in for the assist.

Fannin rolls over Gilmer 42-28

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
What started as a close, back-and-forth battle between the Fannin County High School Rebels football team and rival Gilmer County Bobcats ended in a huge 42-28 victory for the Rebels. The Friday game was postponed by the weather and played Saturday, August 17, at 11 a.m.
Megan Davis laid down a perfect bunt to get on base for the Lady Rebels against the Towns County Lady Indians in softball action last Thursday.

Megan Davis laid down a perfect bunt to get on base for the Lady Rebels against the Towns County Lady Indians in softball action last Thursday.

Fannin crushes Model to open region season

Jenna Young
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels took a big 12-3 win in their region opener against Model High School. The two teams played to a 2-2 tie at the end of the first inning. The Lady Rebels opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two doubles.