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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.
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.