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Peyton Slone looks for a kill while Karis McIver and Kaylie Davenport watch for the opponents’ next play in recent volleyball action.

Peyton Slone looks for a kill while Karis McIver and Kaylie Davenport watch for the opponents’ next play in recent volleyball action.

Lady Rebels win 3

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Lady Rebels volleyball team kicked off the 2023 season at a tournament in Woodstock Saturday, August 12. The team took home three wins and twos losses for the tournament. In the first match against East Paulding, the Lady Rebels won in two sets with 20 kills in 63 attacks with seven errors.
Braden Taylor was named the Rebels’ Defensive Player of the Week for his work against the Pickens County Dragons.

Braden Taylor was named the Rebels’ Defensive Player of the Week for his work against the Pickens County Dragons.

Fannin rolls over Pickens 52-28

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Fannin County High Rebels traveled to Jasper last Friday night and came back up Highway 515 with a lopsided 52-28 win over the Pickens Dragons. Matthew Ponton kicked off to the 15 yard line for the Rebels and Cole Stevenson stopped the return at the 18 yard line.
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Lady Rebels win 15-3

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
An early lead for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team allowed for a victory over Christian Heritage 15-3 Wednesday, August 23. An error scored one run, Sydney German doubled, scoring one run. An error scored two runs. MaKayla Stiles was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.
The Fannin County High School Cheer Squad had six cheerleaders selected as All-American Cheerleaders of 2023-24. Shown are, from left, Ava DeCola, Katherine Tamberino, Ana Kaylor, Olivia Ray, Estrella Kreais and Sydney Chancey.

The Fannin County High School Cheer Squad had six cheerleaders selected as All-American Cheerleaders of 2023-24. Shown are, from left, Ava DeCola, Katherine Tamberino, Ana Kaylor, Olivia Ray, Estrella Kreais and Sydney Chancey.

Cheer squad earns honors at camp

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Ava DeCola, Katherine Tamberino, Ana Kaylor, Olivia Ray, Estrella Kreais and Sydney Chancey were seleted as 2023-24 All-American Cheerleaders. To qualify for the All-American Cheer, you must attend a major cheerleading summer camp hosted by NCA, UCA, or ACA.
The Fannin County High School Rebels work together to defeat the Gilmer County Bobcats Friday, August 25, 38 to 14. Rebel Carson Callihan (#25) runs the ball while his teammates Jacob Dye (#60), Cooper Born (#14), Case Holloway (#62), and Noah Burnett (#72) work hard to create a hole for him to run through. (Photo by Glenn Harbison)

The Fannin County High School Rebels work together to defeat the Gilmer County Bobcats Friday, August 25, 38 to 14. Rebel Carson Callihan (#25) runs the ball while his teammates Jacob Dye (#60), Cooper Born (#14), Case Holloway (#62), and Noah Burnett (#72) work hard to create a hole for him to run through. (Photo by Glenn Harbison)

Fannin beats Gilmer 38-14

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team took a big 38 to 14 win over the 515 rival Gilmer County Friday, August 25. The Rebels got off to a hot start during the first quarter of the game as quarterback Lawson Sullivan ran 41 yards for the Rebels’ first six points.
2023 Football Contest

2023 Football Contest

Football Contest begins

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Check out page B3 in this week's edition of The News Observer to find the Football Contest page. It's easy to play! Read the instructions carefully, make your picks, then drop your contest entry off with us at our office at 5748 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
Copper Basin’s Cade Dean (4) is chased by a Polk County defender in the Cougars season opener Friday night.

Copper Basin’s Cade Dean (4) is chased by a Polk County defender in the Cougars season opener Friday night.

Copper Basin’s season opener spoiled by rival Polk County

John Spargo
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Copper Basin Cougars kicked off their 2023 season Friday, August 18, as they hosted long-time rival Polk County at Copper Basin High School. It was a perfect night for football and both sides of the stadium proved that by a great turnout from the fans of both schools.
Fannin County’s Lawson Sullivan (2) sets up to throw as he escapes the clutches of a Union County defender Thursday night in Blue Ridge.

Fannin County’s Lawson Sullivan (2) sets up to throw as he escapes the clutches of a Union County defender Thursday night in Blue Ridge.

Fannin falls to Union Co. to start season

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team opened their 2023 season with a loss to Union County, putting up 12 points to the Panthers’ 50. Carson Callihan returned the opening kickoff to the 26-yard line to start the game in front of the Rebels’ hometown crowd.
Scott Ramsey stands ready to defend his Fearless Forecaster dynasty as the panel of football prognosticators sharpens their skills for another year. Ramsey has taken home the championship three of the last five years, including the 2022 season title. He’s shown with John Spargo who directs the forecasting panel every week.

Scott Ramsey stands ready to defend his Fearless Forecaster dynasty as the panel of football prognosticators sharpens their skills for another year. Ramsey has taken home the championship three of the last five years, including the 2022 season title. He’s shown with John Spargo who directs the forecasting panel every week.

Ramsey looking to build on dynasty

John Spargo
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Well folks, it’s that time of the year again. It is time to gear up for another season of the Fearless Football Forecasters. If 2023 is anything like the previous seasons, it should be exciting all the way to the end.
Fannin County High School hosted multiple recreation games Saturday, August 12. Shown are, from left, Robby Evans, Eli Payne, Miller Gryzenia, Parker Mathews and Samuel Kochish.

Fannin County High School hosted multiple recreation games Saturday, August 12. Shown are, from left, Robby Evans, Eli Payne, Miller Gryzenia, Parker Mathews and Samuel Kochish.

FANNIN REC DEPARTMENT HOSTS JAMBOREE

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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