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Senior Matthew Crowder, center, placed third in shot put at the Marietta High School Spring Break Invitational. Crowder is pictured with Coach Lucas Roof, left, and Head Coach Miranda Roof, right.

Senior Matthew Crowder, center, placed third in shot put at the Marietta High School Spring Break Invitational. Crowder is pictured with Coach Lucas Roof, left, and Head Coach Miranda Roof, right.

Track and field stars shine for Fannin County

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Many of the Fannin County High School (FCHS) track and field athletes competed in the Spring Break Showdown Invitational at Marietta High School Saturday, April 1. Head Coach Miranda Roof said, “They all performed amazingly and represented FCHS track and field with excellence.
Rebel Gaige Foster steps up to bat in the region win over Gordon Central Tuesday, April 4. | Photo Courtesy of Teresa Martin

Rebel Gaige Foster steps up to bat in the region win over Gordon Central Tuesday, April 4. | Photo Courtesy of Teresa Martin

Rebels dominate Gordon Central

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The Rebels baseball team took home two double-digit wins over Gordon Central (GC) Monday, April 3. During the first game, Fannin outscored GC 12-1. Seven Rebels added those 12 runs over seven innings. Carson Callihan and Gaige Foster found home during the first.
Logan Daves pictured in action at Georgia Southern University during his collegiate football career as an offensive lineman.

Logan Daves pictured in action at Georgia Southern University during his collegiate football career as an offensive lineman.

Logan Daves continues Class of 2007 tradition

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
By Mike Harper Logan Daves began his football career as an eighth grader at Fannin County Middle School. His accomplishments over the next decade have earned him a spot in the 2023 induction class of the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame.
Senior Conner Martin steps up to bat in recent Fannin Rebel baseball action.

Senior Conner Martin steps up to bat in recent Fannin Rebel baseball action.

Rockmart takes double header from Fannin

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Rebels’ baseball team faced Rockmart in a double header Friday, March 31, but went home with two losses, 4-7 and 1-13. During the first game, Bryson Holloway, Carson Callihan, Conner Martin, Gavin Davis, Clay Heaton and Paul Stroemer all racked up hits for a Fannin total of nine.
Senior Andrew Waldrep positions himself to throw during the shot put field event Tuesday, March 28, at Coahulla Creek.

Senior Andrew Waldrep positions himself to throw during the shot put field event Tuesday, March 28, at Coahulla Creek.

Fannin track & field takes first place

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Fannin’s track and field teams took first place in their meet at Coahulla Creek (CC) against CC, Gilmer, Ringgold and Ridgeland Tuesday, March 28. The girls’ team took home 10 first place finishes. Ava Acker placed first in the 400 meter dash. Karli Sams took first in the 800 meter run.
Allen looks for a shot during a basketball game at Fannin County High School during his high school career.

Allen looks for a shot during a basketball game at Fannin County High School during his high school career.

Allen was stellar in basketball, football, soccer

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
By Mike Harper Avram Allen was elected as the Most Athletic male senior in the Fannin County High School class of 2005. In an era when specialization in athletics was becoming the norm, Avram played basketball four years, football two years and soccer four years during his high school days.
Senior Bryson Holloway gets ready to make a play as he watches the pitch from first base.

Senior Bryson Holloway gets ready to make a play as he watches the pitch from first base.

Fannin posts region victory over N. Murray

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Rebels baseball team posted another region win  over the North Murray Mountaineers 5-1 Saturday, March 25. Bristol Hughes led things off on the mound for Fannin. Hughes surrendered only one run with two hits and ten strikeouts over seven innings.
Bryant Meeks, left, is shown with his teammates at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.

Bryant Meeks, left, is shown with his teammates at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.

Bryant Meeks: One of Fannin’s strongest athletes

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
By Mike Harper Bryant Meeks was one of the strongest athletes who ever wore the blue and white of Fannin County High School. His exploits in the Rebel weight room were legendary. At Fannin, he set all-time school records in the bench press and squat weightlifting categories.
The Fannin County girls’ 4x800 relay team smiles after a victory at a recent track and field meet. Shown are, from left, Caylee Gaddis, Lindsey Holloway, Karli Sams, and Carlee Holloway.

The Fannin County girls’ 4x800 relay team smiles after a victory at a recent track and field meet. Shown are, from left, Caylee Gaddis, Lindsey Holloway, Karli Sams, and Carlee Holloway.

Fannin track, field teams shine in tri-meet

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) boys and girls track and field teams competed Thursday, March 16 against Calhoun High School (AAAAA) and Sonoraville High School (AAAA). The FCHS boys and girls both came in second with the boys missing first place by only 7 points.