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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Cole Gribble puts up a shot for two points in the Fannin County win over Gordon Central Friday night.

Rebels post victory in first region game

Jenna Young

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The Rebels secured their first region victory 55-39 after battling Gordon Central Friday, December 1, on Fannin’s home court. Ben Bloch had five points in the first quarter.

Courtney Davis scored 22 points to lead the Fannin County Lady Rebels in their victory over Gordon Central.

Lady Rebels win

Jenna Young

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The Fannin County Lady Rebels captured their first region win with a 74-39 decision over Gordon Central, Friday, December 1. The Lady Rebels controlled the game from the opening tip, never giving up a lead. A strong first half saw Fannin ahead 35-16 at halftime.

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Lady Cougars gain victory over Towns

John Spargo

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Copper Basin Lady Cougars tipped off their 2023-2024 season on the road, as they traveled to Hiawassee, Georgia, to take on Towns County Tuesday, November 14. Copper Basin hung tough, but the Lady Indians pulled away in the second half to earn a hard fought 55-47 win.

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Cougars post huge win over Nantahala

John Spargo

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Copper Basin’s Cougar basketball team tipped off their 2023-2024 season Thursday, November 16, as they hosted Nantahala at Copper Basin High School. The Cougars raced out to a 38-8 lead at halftime and coasted the rest of the way, grabbing a 71-34 victory.