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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.
Carder Lance goes for two points for the Copper Basin Cougars. He led the Cougars with 16 points in their win over the Whitwell Tigers.

Carder Lance goes for two points for the Copper Basin Cougars. He led the Cougars with 16 points in their win over the Whitwell Tigers.

Cougars win big over Whitwell

John Spargo
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Copper Basin Cougars took to the road Friday, January 5, to take on the Whitwell Tigers, as they looked to get some momentum going into the meat of their district schedule.
Kendra Deal scored seven points in Copper Basin’s victory over Whitwell.

Kendra Deal scored seven points in Copper Basin’s victory over Whitwell.

Lady Cougars never trail in Whitwell win

John Spargo
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars traveled to Whitwell Friday, January 5, to take on the Lady Tigers in an important out of district matchup.
Fannin County’s Ben Bloch scored eight points for the Fannin County Rebels as they spoiled Rockmart’s perfect 12-0 season mark Friday, January 5, in the Rebel gym. Bloch is shown here in previous action for the Rebels.

Fannin County’s Ben Bloch scored eight points for the Fannin County Rebels as they spoiled Rockmart’s perfect 12-0 season mark Friday, January 5, in the Rebel gym. Bloch is shown here in previous action for the Rebels.

Rebels upset 12-0 Rockmart

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Rockmart’s Yellowjackets walked onto the floor at the Fannin County High School gym with a perfect, 12-0, record Friday night, expecting to head back south on Highway 515 with that record in tact.
Lady Rebels Macy Hawkins, left, and Courtney Davis received All Tournament honors in the Fannin County High School Christmas tournament. Rebels Ben Bloch and Cole Gribble were named from the Rebels.

Lady Rebels Macy Hawkins, left, and Courtney Davis received All Tournament honors in the Fannin County High School Christmas tournament. Rebels Ben Bloch and Cole Gribble were named from the Rebels.

ALL TOURNAMENT

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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