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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

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

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

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

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.
Copper Basin’s Drew Crowder (6) makes his way around the Rosman defense Friday night in the Cougars’ second scrimmage of the season.

Copper Basin’s Drew Crowder (6) makes his way around the Rosman defense Friday night in the Cougars’ second scrimmage of the season.

Graves pleased with three strong quarters

Copper Basin’s Cougars played three strong quarters of football when they hosted the Tigers from Rosman, North Carolina, in scrimmage action Friday night. First year head coach Brett Graves was upbeat as he looked back on the game Sunday.
Carson Callihan has been an offensive force for the Rebels during Fannin County’s scrimmages this year.

Carson Callihan has been an offensive force for the Rebels during Fannin County’s scrimmages this year.

Rebels fight back to beat White Co.

The Fannin County High School Rebels football team earned their second scrimmage win 48-33 over White County Friday night, August 9, in Blue Ridge. The win came after a slow first half. The Rebels started the game on offense at their 20 yard line.
Fannin County High School students who make up the Blue Crew during the season were ready for football action Friday night when the Rebels took on the Pickens County Dragons for a scrimmage game at the FCHS stadium.

Fannin County High School students who make up the Blue Crew during the season were ready for football action Friday night when the Rebels took on the Pickens County Dragons for a scrimmage game at the FCHS stadium.

Fannin dominates Pickens in scrimmage

The Fannin County High School Rebels laced up their cleats and returned to the football field as they continued to get ready for the 2024 season with a scrimmage against Pickens County High School.
The 1942-43 Blue Ridge boys basketball team was inducted into the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame this year. Children and relatives of team members, from left, John Querry, representing his father Ed Querry; Johnny Farmer, for his father Junior Farmer; Marie McGill Herndon, for her uncle Bill McGill; and Fred Jones Jr., for his father, attended the induction ceremony and accepted the plaque. Other team members were Jack Miller and Oliver LeMaster.

The 1942-43 Blue Ridge boys basketball team was inducted into the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame this year. Children and relatives of team members, from left, John Querry, representing his father Ed Querry; Johnny Farmer, for his father Junior Farmer; Marie McGill Herndon, for her uncle Bill McGill; and Fred Jones Jr., for his father, attended the induction ceremony and accepted the plaque. Other team members were Jack Miller and Oliver LeMaster.

Hall of Fame inductees recognized

The Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame welcomed the 2024 class during its annual induction banquet earlier this summer in the Performing Arts Center on the Fannin County High School campus.
Lady Rebel senior Aidyn Patterson is expected to be one of the leaders on Fannin County’s varsity softball team.

Lady Rebel senior Aidyn Patterson is expected to be one of the leaders on Fannin County’s varsity softball team.

Softball opens first, volleyball follows

The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team is the first group of athletes to begin regular season play this fall as they travel to Gilmer County Monday, August 5, for their season opener. The first pitch is slated for 5:30 p.m.
The event is not just for runners, but invites everyone to enjoy the event as this father shows as he pushes two youngsters across the iconic steel bridge.

The event is not just for runners, but invites everyone to enjoy the event as this father shows as he pushes two youngsters across the iconic steel bridge.

Local runners among 5K winners

Three Fannin County residents ran away from Saturday’s Walk the Line 5K with first place wins in their divisions.