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Pass named winner, takes the 2023 FFF title

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
It was a wild finish in the Fearless Football Forecasters in week 12, as we had a three-way tie going into the week. Suzianne Pass, Jeff Grimes, and John Spargo were all tied at the top setting up what would be a great finish.
Isaiah Angel reaches for a loose ball during the Fannin County High School Rebels scrimmage against visiting Andrews High School last Wednesday night. The Rebels won the contest 64-53.

Isaiah Angel reaches for a loose ball during the Fannin County High School Rebels scrimmage against visiting Andrews High School last Wednesday night. The Rebels won the contest 64-53.

Rebels defeat Andrews

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Fannin County High School Rebels won their scrimmage against Andrews High School 64-53 Wednesday, November 15. Senior Ben Bloch led the Rebels with 24 points followed by Jordan Richerson with 16. Freshman Kolton Kaylor put up 9 points. Matthew Ponton gave the Rebels 6 points.
Lady Rebels Albany Cole (2) and Emma Holloway (44) pull down rebounds in Fannin County’s scrimmage against Andrews.

Lady Rebels Albany Cole (2) and Emma Holloway (44) pull down rebounds in Fannin County’s scrimmage against Andrews.

Lady Rebels post huge win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels took a 78-18 scrimmage win over Andrews High School Wednesday, November 15. The Lady Rebels controlled the game from the opening tip, never giving up the advantage.
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Rebels end season in first round of playoffs

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team ended their season with a 33-27 playoff loss to North Cobb Christian (NCC) School Eagles Saturday, November 11. The Rebels finished 24th in AA across Georgia with a 3-3 region record and an overall 5-6 mark.
Courtney Davis, fourth from left, has signed her letter of intent to play basketball for Young Harris College. Shown during the official signing ceremony are, from left, Will Davis, Logan Davis, Christal Davis, Davis, Vincent Davis and Jackson Davis.

Courtney Davis, fourth from left, has signed her letter of intent to play basketball for Young Harris College. Shown during the official signing ceremony are, from left, Will Davis, Logan Davis, Christal Davis, Davis, Vincent Davis and Jackson Davis.

Courtney Davis signs with Young Harris

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Lady Rebel Courtney Davis signed her letter of intent to continue her athletic and academic career at Young Harris College.
Several athletes from Mineral Springs Center competed in Fannin County’s Special Olympics basketball event last week. Jay Jenkins is excited after a successful basketball shot.

Several athletes from Mineral Springs Center competed in Fannin County’s Special Olympics basketball event last week. Jay Jenkins is excited after a successful basketball shot.

MINERAL SPRINGS ATHLETES COMPETE

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Braden Taylor looks for yardage in previous Fannin County action this year.

Braden Taylor looks for yardage in previous Fannin County action this year.

Rebels earn first round playoff spot

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The Fannin County High School Rebels punched their ticket to the GHSA AA State Football Playoffs with a 41-14 road victory over region opponent Haralson County Friday, November 3.
Zechariah Prater won the state championship in the boys cross country race this past Saturday.

Zechariah Prater won the state championship in the boys cross country race this past Saturday.

STATE HONORS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Zechariah Prater made history for Fannin County High School this past Saturday when he became the first runner, male or female, to win a state championship.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team made it all the way to the Sweet 16 of state tournament competition this year before falling to Providence Christian Saturday. The team is shown after the game. Last Tuesday, the Lady Rebels advanced to the Sweet 16 with a first round state playoff win over The Walker School.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team made it all the way to the Sweet 16 of state tournament competition this year before falling to Providence Christian Saturday. The team is shown after the game. Last Tuesday, the Lady Rebels advanced to the Sweet 16 with a first round state playoff win over The Walker School.

ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP 16

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Former Copper Basin head football coach Mark Stone, center, was honored as a Legend of the Game Friday night. He is shown with John Spargo, left, of the school’s alumni association, and current head coach Chad Grabowski.

Former Copper Basin head football coach Mark Stone, center, was honored as a Legend of the Game Friday night. He is shown with John Spargo, left, of the school’s alumni association, and current head coach Chad Grabowski.

Mark Stone honored as Legend of the Game

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Long time Copper Basin High School football coach Mark Stone was honored as one of the schools’ Legends of the Game. Stone was recognized during the Cougars’ homecoming game Friday night.