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Scott Waldrep, on the ground, and C.J. Reece stop a Murray County runner in Friday night action at Fannin County High School. The Rebels posted a decisive 42-14 win in the Region 7-AA contest.

Scott Waldrep, on the ground, and C.J. Reece stop a Murray County runner in Friday night action at Fannin County High School. The Rebels posted a decisive 42-14 win in the Region 7-AA contest.

Fannin beats Murray 42-14

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Fannin County Rebels used a strong second quarter to roll to a 42-14 Region 7AA football win over the Murray County High School Indians Friday, October 20. It was a do or die game for the Rebels as they hold out hopes of post season action.
Lawson Sullivan splits the defense for the Fannin County Rebels earlier this season

Lawson Sullivan splits the defense for the Fannin County Rebels earlier this season

Fannin falls in 31-28 decision

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Fannin County Rebels brought home a 31-28 loss handed them by the North Murray Mountaineers Friday, October 13, after a rainy and hard-fought game. Brody Paskill made the fair catch at the 24 yard line to start the game for the Rebels who were off and running for their first score.
Copper Basin’s Cade Dean looks downfield for a receiver earlier this season.

Copper Basin’s Cade Dean looks downfield for a receiver earlier this season.

Copper Basin picks up big district win

John Spargo
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Copper Basin Cougars seemed to embrace Friday the 13th as they traveled to take on Lookout Valley Friday, October 13.
Katlin Jarrett, second from left, was crowned Fannin County High School’s Homecoming Queen Friday night during halftime of the Rebels’ Region 7-AA contest with Model and Ridge Stevens, second from right, was crowned king. Last year’s queen, Reigan O’Neal, crowned her successor and Stevens was crowned by Judd Watson.

Katlin Jarrett, second from left, was crowned Fannin County High School’s Homecoming Queen Friday night during halftime of the Rebels’ Region 7-AA contest with Model and Ridge Stevens, second from right, was crowned king. Last year’s queen, Reigan O’Neal, crowned her successor and Stevens was crowned by Judd Watson.

FANNIN COUNTY HIGH CELEBRATES HOMECOMING

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Maddie Cribbs sets up a return for the Lady Cougars as Riley Hall (32) waits fo the shot.

Maddie Cribbs sets up a return for the Lady Cougars as Riley Hall (32) waits fo the shot.

Lady Cougars fall in district

John Spargo
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars traveled to Chattanooga Tuesday, October 3, to start the District 4-A Volleyball Tournament at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. In the semi-finals, Copper Basin took on Chattanooga School of Liberal Arts.
Elijah Weaver (11), CJ Reece (23) and Luke Holsonback work to bring down a Model runner in Fannin Couny’s Region 7AA matchup with the visitors Friday night in Blue Ridge.

Elijah Weaver (11), CJ Reece (23) and Luke Holsonback work to bring down a Model runner in Fannin Couny’s Region 7AA matchup with the visitors Friday night in Blue Ridge.

Last second win slips by Rebels

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
A victory might have seemed totally out of reach for the Fannin County Rebels Friday night, trailing visiting Model 28-7 with barely more than nine minutes left on the clock.
Peyton Grabowski sets up a shot for the Lady Cougars. She scored six kills against Tellico last Thursday.

Peyton Grabowski sets up a shot for the Lady Cougars. She scored six kills against Tellico last Thursday.

Lady Cougars earn top spot entering post season

John Spargo
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar volleyball team started their postseason by hosting Tellico Plains Thursday, September 28, at Copper Basin High School.
Rachel Adams crosses the plate in previous Lady Rebel action.

Rachel Adams crosses the plate in previous Lady Rebel action.

Lady Rebels beat Murray

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels softball team took a big 16-8 win over Murray County Thursday, September 28. Callie Ensley collected three hits in five at bats, and tripled in the sixth inning, doubled in the second inning, and singled in the first inning.