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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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Blake Summers was honored as the lone senior on this year’s Fannin County High School wrestling team. Shown, from left, are Gabe Summers, Trent Summers, Summers, Whitney Summers and Reid Summers.

Blake Summers was honored as the lone senior on this year’s Fannin County High School wrestling team. Shown, from left, are Gabe Summers, Trent Summers, Summers, Whitney Summers and Reid Summers.

WRESTLING SENIOR HONORED

Lauralee Callegari
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Lady Rebel Jace Sanderson drives hard for a layup in a tournament game against North Cobb Christian.

Lady Rebel Jace Sanderson drives hard for a layup in a tournament game against North Cobb Christian.

Lady Rebels fight back to beat North Cobb

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Fannin County Lady Rebels made a  comeback from a 13-point deficit to defeat North Cobb 52-44 Thursday, December 21. North Cobb went on a 13-point run to start the game, but the Lady Rebels came back to a 29-18 lead at halftime before closing out the victory.
Peyton Grabowski puts up two points for Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars.

Peyton Grabowski puts up two points for Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars.

Lady Cougars crush South Pitt

John Spargo
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars hosted South Pittsburg Friday, December 15, for a non-district basketball game. The game stayed close until the second quarter, when the Lady Cougars pulled ahead and never looked back, cruising to a 60-46 win.
Fannin County’s Matthew Ponton drives for two points in action against Union County.

Fannin County’s Matthew Ponton drives for two points in action against Union County.

Fannin posts big win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Fannin County Rebels took an exciting 68-44 region win over North Murray, Tuesday, December 12, in overtime, knocking off the Mountaineers and taking the #3 spot in Region 7AA. During the first quarter, the Rebels took an early lead 13-7.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels joined with the student section to celebrate their win over Union County Friday night, December 15.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels joined with the student section to celebrate their win over Union County Friday night, December 15.

Davis paces Fannin win over Union with 27

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Senior Courtney Davis scored 27 points to lead the Fannin County Lady Rebels past Union County 68-50 Friday, December 15, The Lady Rebels had a strong first half, leading 40-18 at halftime and never looked back. Maggie Ledford and Davis each hit multiple three-pointers for Fannin.
Fannin County High School seniors were recognized for their four year accomplishments at the Cross Country teams annual banquet. Shown with their awards are, from left, Zechariah Prater, Luke Callihan, Kristen Cipich, Shaylee Jones, and Olivia Temples.

Fannin County High School seniors were recognized for their four year accomplishments at the Cross Country teams annual banquet. Shown with their awards are, from left, Zechariah Prater, Luke Callihan, Kristen Cipich, Shaylee Jones, and Olivia Temples.

Cross country runners honored at annual banquet

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Fannin County High School’s cross country team gathered November 16 to celebrate its season with an end of the year banquet. About 100 people gathered to celebrate this year’s accomplishments.