Sports

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.
Carson Callihan slides into home plate for an “in-the-park” home run Saturday, March 18.

Carson Callihan slides into home plate for an “in-the-park” home run Saturday, March 18.

Rebels roll over Murray in double header

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The Rebels’ baseball team was back in action Saturday, March 18 as they defeated Murray County in a double header, 12-1 and 10-2. During the first game, Bryson Holloway, Carson Callihan and Conner Martin started the offensive momentum with runs in the first inning.
Doug Davenport received his first coaching job at Gilmer County in 1974 after earning a Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Georgia.

Doug Davenport received his first coaching job at Gilmer County in 1974 after earning a Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Georgia.

Doug Davenport: Catching his football dream

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
By Mike Harper When he reported for the first day of practice for the 1969 football season, senior Doug Davenport was greeted by first year coach, Doug Griffin.
Lady Rebel Emma Richardson battles for the ball in recent Fannin soccer action.

Lady Rebel Emma Richardson battles for the ball in recent Fannin soccer action.

Fannin posts 3 wins

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Fannin County Women’s soccer is off to a 3-5-2 start and are 3-3 in Region 7 AA.
Carson Callihan steps up to bat in recent Rebel baseball action. Callihan earned four runs from four hits in the victory over Gilmer Monday, March 6.

Carson Callihan steps up to bat in recent Rebel baseball action. Callihan earned four runs from four hits in the victory over Gilmer Monday, March 6.

Rebels dominate Gilmer Bobcats in 7-1 decision

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Rebels baseball team dominated the Gilmer County Bobcats 7-1, Monday, March 6. Bristol Hughes started on the mound for Fannin. During the first inning, the Rebels found three quick outs. Then, Carson Callihan doubled on a fly ball followed by Gaige Foster’s single.