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Peyton Slone sets up a return as Karis McIver (22) gets ready for a kill for the Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team.

Peyton Slone sets up a return as Karis McIver (22) gets ready for a kill for the Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team.

Gilmer falls to Fannin

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Lady Rebels volleyball team took a win in three sets over Gilmer Tuesday, September 9. For the first set, the Lady Rebels won 25-15, 25-17 in the second set, and sealed their win with a score of 25-17. Sophomore Peyton Slone added 16 kills and Maddie Pelfrey served two aces.
Copper Basin’s Harrison Brown looks to avoid tacklers in the Cougars win over New Faith Christian Academy.

Copper Basin’s Harrison Brown looks to avoid tacklers in the Cougars win over New Faith Christian Academy.

Copper Basin posts first victory of season

John Spargo
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
It was a busy night at Copper Basin High School Friday, September 8, when the Cougars hosted the Titans from New Faith Christian Academy.
Nicole Marie (#13) sets up a return for the Lady Cougars as Sarah Collis (#7) waits.

Nicole Marie (#13) sets up a return for the Lady Cougars as Sarah Collis (#7) waits.

Basin beats Polk

John Spargo
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar volleyball team traveled to take on their rival Polk County Tuesday, August 29, in Benton. After losing the first set 25-22,  the Lady Cougars stormed back and swept the next three sets 25-19, 25-13, and 25-18 to win the match.
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.
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News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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