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Former Fannin Rebel Matthew Shirah pitches from the mound for the U.S. Navy. Shirah throws for an impressive 41 strike outs in 35.2 innings.

Former Fannin Rebel Matthew Shirah pitches from the mound for the U.S. Navy. Shirah throws for an impressive 41 strike outs in 35.2 innings.

Shirah shines at Navy

News Staff
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The honors keep rolling in for former Fannin County baseball player and current Navy Midshipmen Matthew Shirah. First, he was selected to the 2023 All-Patriot League second team and then was named to the 2023 Academic All-Patriot League team.
The Fannin County High School baseball team recognized their seniors as “boat crew leaders” and they received a plaque and their dugout jackets. Shown are, from left, Connor Martin, Clay Heaton, Hayden Danner and Bryson Holloway.

The Fannin County High School baseball team recognized their seniors as “boat crew leaders” and they received a plaque and their dugout jackets. Shown are, from left, Connor Martin, Clay Heaton, Hayden Danner and Bryson Holloway.

Rebels wrap up baseball season with banquet

Jenna Young
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The Fannin County High School baseball program wrapped up their 2023 season with their banquet Monday, May 15, with a multitude of awards given to many student athletes.
Many of the Fannin track and field athletes and coaches went to the GHSA State Championship. Pictured, from left, Assistant Coach Hannah Godfrey, Ava Acker, Assistant Coach Lucas Roof, Karli Sams, Assistant Coach Chad Galloway, Lindsey Holloway, Corbin Davenport, Zechariah Prater, Tyler Stevenson, Matthew Crowder, Assistant Coach Alden Falls, Carlee Holloway, Head Coach Miranda Roof.

Many of the Fannin track and field athletes and coaches went to the GHSA State Championship. Pictured, from left, Assistant Coach Hannah Godfrey, Ava Acker, Assistant Coach Lucas Roof, Karli Sams, Assistant Coach Chad Galloway, Lindsey Holloway, Corbin Davenport, Zechariah Prater, Tyler Stevenson, Matthew Crowder, Assistant Coach Alden Falls, Carlee Holloway, Head Coach Miranda Roof.

Track and field athletes honored at banquet

Jenna Young
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Fannin County High School’s track and field teams wrapped up their season and recognized their accomplishments for this season at their banquet Wednesday, May 17. The coaches recognized sophomore Lindsey Holloway.
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Basin headed to region play despite championship loss

News Staff
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar softball team took on Sale Creek Wednesday, May 10, looking to win the District 5-A championship. Sale Creek jumped ahead early and then held on to squeak out a 7-5 win over the gritty Lady Cougars.
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Fannin track & field shines at state meet

Jenna Young
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Track and Field teams brought home many podium finishes at the Georgia High School Association 2A State Championship over the course of three days. The FCHS boys team came in fourth place in the entire state out of over 40 teams at the State Championship meet.
Senior Hayden Danner makes a catch in the GHSA State Playoff game against Fellowship Christian School Monday, April 24.

Senior Hayden Danner makes a catch in the GHSA State Playoff game against Fellowship Christian School Monday, April 24.

Fannin sees season end with pair of playoff losses

Jenna Young
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Fannin County High School Rebels baseball team wrapped up their season in the GHSA state playoff match up against the Fellowship Christian School Paladins Monday, April 24, with two losses of 2-5 and 0-2. During the first game, the Rebels were off to a slow start.
Runners line up for the annual Trout Trot Saturday through the twin cities of McCaysville and Copperhill. The race boasts its course through two states.

Runners line up for the annual Trout Trot Saturday through the twin cities of McCaysville and Copperhill. The race boasts its course through two states.

Trout Trot draws over 140 runners

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The annual Trout Trot, part of the Riverwalk Run Series, brought over 140 runners, with 111 finishing the 5K race through McCaysville and Copperhill this past Saturday, April 29. John Metzgar of Hayesville, North Carolina, was first to cross the finish line in a time of 19:37:7.
The Fannin County High School track and field teams had many athletes medal in the Region 7AA meet at Gordon Central High School Monday, April 24. Shown are, from left, Matthew Crowder, Zechariah Prater, Grayson Willis, Bill Stiles, Nate Smith, Gage Bryan, Reigan O’Neal, Carlee Holloway, Karli Sams, Ava Acker, Lindsey Holloway and Caylee Gaddis.

The Fannin County High School track and field teams had many athletes medal in the Region 7AA meet at Gordon Central High School Monday, April 24. Shown are, from left, Matthew Crowder, Zechariah Prater, Grayson Willis, Bill Stiles, Nate Smith, Gage Bryan, Reigan O’Neal, Carlee Holloway, Karli Sams, Ava Acker, Lindsey Holloway and Caylee Gaddis.

Fannin track and field teams capture medals

Jenna Young
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Fannin County High School  track and field athletes traveled to Gordon Central High School for the Region 7AA meet Monday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 26. Fannin had 21 athletes qualify for the State Sectionals meet Saturday, May 6, at Rockmart High School.
Fannin County High School senior Ivy Hyde signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career as part of the Dalton State College (DSU) women’s soccer team. Hyde plans on pursing a Health and Wellness degree while attending DSU. Shown are, from left, father Chris Hyde, signee Ivy Hyde, and mother Kristi Hyde.

Fannin County High School senior Ivy Hyde signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career as part of the Dalton State College (DSU) women’s soccer team. Hyde plans on pursing a Health and Wellness degree while attending DSU. Shown are, from left, father Chris Hyde, signee Ivy Hyde, and mother Kristi Hyde.

HYDE TO PLAY AT DALTON STATE

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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