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Larry Cantrell was honored by the Copper Basin Alumni Association as a Legend of the Game when the Cougars hosted Lookout Valley. Shown during a plaque presentation are, from left, Matt Ray, Brett Curtis, Cantrell, Connie Cantrell and Dylan Boggs.

Larry Cantrell was honored by the Copper Basin Alumni Association as a Legend of the Game when the Cougars hosted Lookout Valley. Shown during a plaque presentation are, from left, Matt Ray, Brett Curtis, Cantrell, Connie Cantrell and Dylan Boggs.

Cantrell honored at CBHS

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Larry Cantrell was recognized as a Legend of the Game by the Copper Basin Alumni Association during the Cougars basketball contest against Lookout Valley. Cantrell, a 1965 graduate of Copper Basin, is crediting with having starred on the court for the Cougars for three straight seasons.
Courtney Davis goes up and around a defender as she drives the lane for the Lady Rebels.

Courtney Davis goes up and around a defender as she drives the lane for the Lady Rebels.

North Murray last to fall

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels took a 42-35 road win over North Murray Saturday, February 10, to end regular season play. The Lady Rebels trailed by as many as 11 points before rallying back into the game trailing 22-13 at halftime.
Kloie Ballew, center, was named the female winner from the 14 year old group. Kloie was the 2023 Georgia State Champion as a 13 year old. She is shown with Kurt Nelson, left, and Don Wirtz.

Kloie Ballew, center, was named the female winner from the 14 year old group. Kloie was the 2023 Georgia State Champion as a 13 year old. She is shown with Kurt Nelson, left, and Don Wirtz.

Winners told in Knights tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Blue Ridge Knights of Columbus held the 2024 District Free Throw Championship at the Fannin County Recreation Center Saturday, January 20. A total of 59 participants competed in eleven age and gender categories, with the winners qualifying for the Georgia state competition in March.
Callie Ensley took a hard foul as she went for two points for the Lady Rebels Earlier this season. She scored three points in the win over Rockmart.

Callie Ensley took a hard foul as she went for two points for the Lady Rebels Earlier this season. She scored three points in the win over Rockmart.

Rockmart falls to Lady Rebels

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels brought home a 60-41 win over Rockmart Tuesday, January 30. Senior Courtney Davis led Fannin with 13 points. The Lady Rebels got out to a 25-18 lead at halftime before closing out the victory. Fannin controlled the paint, grabbing 38 rebounds.
Copper Basin’s Cora Kimsey drives the lane for the Lady Cougars in previous action this year. She scored two points in the win over Polk County.

Copper Basin’s Cora Kimsey drives the lane for the Lady Cougars in previous action this year. She scored two points in the win over Polk County.

Lady Cougars defeat Polk

John Spargo
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars looked to stay on a roll Thursday, February 1, as they welcomed bitter rival Polk County to Copper Basin High School.
Avery Crowder lines up a shot for the Copper Basin Cougars

Avery Crowder lines up a shot for the Copper Basin Cougars

Cougars defeat MACA

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Copper Basin Cougars hit the road and stepped out of district basketball play to take on Mountain Area Christian Academy  (MACA) Thursday, January 25. The Cougars took control early in the opening quarter and led throughout, leaving with a 63-43 win.
Fannin County Lady Rebels Head Coach Ryan Chastain was honored by the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame for his 100th win in a brief ceremony Saturday. Shown helping Chastain celebrate are, from left, Jace Sanderson, Emma Buchanan, Avi Ethington, Albany Cole, Annabelle Anderson, Maggie Ledford, Emma Holloway, Amanda Chastain, Ryan Chastain, Ella Kate Chastain, Callie Ensley, Reese Lewis, and Addison Smith; and front, Izzie Jabaley, Courtney Davis, and Macy Hawkins.

Fannin County Lady Rebels Head Coach Ryan Chastain was honored by the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame for his 100th win in a brief ceremony Saturday. Shown helping Chastain celebrate are, from left, Jace Sanderson, Emma Buchanan, Avi Ethington, Albany Cole, Annabelle Anderson, Maggie Ledford, Emma Holloway, Amanda Chastain, Ryan Chastain, Ella Kate Chastain, Callie Ensley, Reese Lewis, and Addison Smith; and front, Izzie Jabaley, Courtney Davis, and Macy Hawkins.

Coach Chastain honored for 100th win

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Fannin County Lady Rebels head coach Ryan Chastain had the look of complete surprise on his face Saturday afternoon, January 27, when Athletic Director Shannon York pointed him to the center of the basketball court.
Members of the Fannin County High School flag football team who gathered for their end-of-year banquet are, from left, back; Airianna Galloway, Cayley Gaddis, Adia Galloway, Brayden Whitener, Callie Ensley, Stephanie Kirk, Anna Beth Minear, Jayden Bailey, Addison Smith, Emma Shaw, Bridgett Allen, Aylah Johnson, and Caitlin O’Mara; and, front, Mikayla Holloway, Jordan Golden, Karmah Eaton, Leia Crawford, Natalie Middleton, and Adrian Knight.

Members of the Fannin County High School flag football team who gathered for their end-of-year banquet are, from left, back; Airianna Galloway, Cayley Gaddis, Adia Galloway, Brayden Whitener, Callie Ensley, Stephanie Kirk, Anna Beth Minear, Jayden Bailey, Addison Smith, Emma Shaw, Bridgett Allen, Aylah Johnson, and Caitlin O’Mara; and, front, Mikayla Holloway, Jordan Golden, Karmah Eaton, Leia Crawford, Natalie Middleton, and Adrian Knight.

Fannin County High School flag football standouts honored at banquet

John Spargo
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Fannin County Lady Rebel Flag Football team held their first ever banquet Wednesday, January 17. Head Coach Noah O’Neal guided the Lady Rebels to their historic first year that will hopefully keep the sport continuing to grow in the future.
Fannin County’s Colton Kaylor (23) and Isaiah Angel (5) battle in recent action for the Rebels. Fannin’s recent win over Haralson moved the team into second place in Rebion 7AA

Fannin County’s Colton Kaylor (23) and Isaiah Angel (5) battle in recent action for the Rebels. Fannin’s recent win over Haralson moved the team into second place in Rebion 7AA

Rebels roll over Haralson 77-44

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Fannin County’s Rebels moved into second place in Region 7AA basketball standings Saturday, January 6, with a lopsided 77-44 win over region for Haralson. Aided by Rockmart’s defeat of North Murray, Fannin’s 4-1 region record equals those of Model and Rockmart.
Callie Ensley (5) drives for two points against Union County Saturday.

Callie Ensley (5) drives for two points against Union County Saturday.

Hawkins’ free throw seals 48-47 win for Lady Rebels

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Macy Hawkins stood at the foul line with four tenths of a second left on the clock at Union County High School in Blairsville Saturday afternoon. Looming high above her was the scoreboard showing the 47-47 tie between Fannin County’s Lady Rebels and their hosts, the Lady Panthers.