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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.
Kendra Deal concentrates on a shot for the Lady Cougars volleyball team earlier this season.

Kendra Deal concentrates on a shot for the Lady Cougars volleyball team earlier this season.

Basin wins in three at CGLA

John Spargo
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team hit the road Tuesday, September 19, to take on Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. The second match in as many weeks went the same as a week earlier, with Copper Basin defeating CGLA in three sets.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Five perfect entries recorded as no surprise games come in contest

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Either the selections were not that hard this week or it’s becoming easier to separate the winners from the losers as the football season is still in its infancy. Whichever the case, five entrants in The News Observer’s weekly football contest turned in perfect 16-0 worksheets. Tim R.
Case Holloway holds on for a quarterback sack against the Gordon Central Warriors Friday night in Blue Ridge. The Rebels scored a 42-0 advantage for their first region win of the season.

Case Holloway holds on for a quarterback sack against the Gordon Central Warriors Friday night in Blue Ridge. The Rebels scored a 42-0 advantage for their first region win of the season.

Rebels roll over Gordon Central

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Fannin County Rebels put 42 points on the scoreboard for a shutout win in their first region match up this year. The 42-0 victory came over the visiting Gordon Central Warriors at the Fannin High stadium Friday night.
Shown during the Hometown IGA Legends of the Game presentation Friday night at Copper Basin High School are, from left: Toby Griffeth, Bree Muse, Austin Muse, Spence Griffith, Dylan Boggs, Andy Whitener, Beth Whitener, Bailey Stone, Trevor Stone, Jaidyn Griffeth, Maddox Griffeth, Leigh Griffeth, Jenny Muse, Parker Muse, Brad Muse, and John Spargo.

Shown during the Hometown IGA Legends of the Game presentation Friday night at Copper Basin High School are, from left: Toby Griffeth, Bree Muse, Austin Muse, Spence Griffith, Dylan Boggs, Andy Whitener, Beth Whitener, Bailey Stone, Trevor Stone, Jaidyn Griffeth, Maddox Griffeth, Leigh Griffeth, Jenny Muse, Parker Muse, Brad Muse, and John Spargo.

Whitener, Muse recognized at Copper Basin

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Two former Copper Basin High School football standouts were honored by the school’s new alumni association Friday night prior to the Cougars game against the Chattanooga Prep Seminoles.
Nicole Marrie sets up a shot for the Lady Cougars in volleyball action earlier this year. She had nine aces against Polk County.

Nicole Marrie sets up a shot for the Lady Cougars in volleyball action earlier this year. She had nine aces against Polk County.

Copper Basin scores win over Polk Co.

John Spargo
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar volleyball team hosted arch-rival Polk County Thursday, September 14 at Copper Basin High School. The Lady Cougars dominated the Lady Wildcats, beating them in three sets.
Jayden Bailey kept Gordon Central’s offense in check from the circle last week as the Lady Rebels won both games of a double header.

Jayden Bailey kept Gordon Central’s offense in check from the circle last week as the Lady Rebels won both games of a double header.

Lady Rebels post two huge wins

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels earned two huge softball wins over Gordon Central High School in the doubleheader Thursday, September 14, with scores of 20-1 and 25-0. During the first game, 11 runs in the first inning gave the Lady Rebels an early lead in their victory.