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Connor Kimsey, left, and Justus Hamby, right, were awarded for being All-District first team selections.

Connor Kimsey, left, and Justus Hamby, right, were awarded for being All-District first team selections.

Copper Basin advances with win over Lookout Valley

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
By John Spargo Copper Basin’s boys basketball looked to end the district tournament on a good note as they took on Lookout Valley Thursday, February 16 in Chattanooga. The Cougars got off to a great start in the first half and never trailed, outclassing the Yellow Jackets 66-35.
The Lady Cougars basketball team smiled together after being awarded the District Runner-Up plaque after the game Friday, February 17. Shown are, from left, Alyvia Harris, Lexy Jory, Brilee Harris, Sarah Collis, Cora Kimsey, Peyton Grabowski, Riley Akens, Peyton Williamson, Destiny Pittman, Alexis Hyatt, Sapporiah Ross, Riley Hall, Kendra Deal and Zoe Green.

The Lady Cougars basketball team smiled together after being awarded the District Runner-Up plaque after the game Friday, February 17. Shown are, from left, Alyvia Harris, Lexy Jory, Brilee Harris, Sarah Collis, Cora Kimsey, Peyton Grabowski, Riley Akens, Peyton Williamson, Destiny Pittman, Alexis Hyatt, Sapporiah Ross, Riley Hall, Kendra Deal and Zoe Green.

Lady Cougars fall to Sale Creek in tourney title game

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
By John Spargo The Copper Basin Lady Cougars looked to wrap up another District 5 Class A Tournament title Friday, February 17, as they took on Sale Creek at Copper Basin High School. The game stayed close for all four quarters, but the Lady Panthers pulled away late to upset Copper Basin 33-30.
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Rebels win state titles: team second

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Fannin County Rebel wrestlers made their marks at the GHSA Traditional State Championships in Macon, Georgia, Februaruy 16, 17 and 18. Eight of 12 State Qualifiers placed on the podium making it the single greatest program performance at the state tournament.
Addison Hook’s family joined him Wednesday morning, February 1, as he signed his Letter of Intent to play football for Union College. Pictured, from left, front row, are Courtney, Addison, and Jason Hook; and back, Billie Queen, Alex Johnson, Cindy Suits and Logan Suits.

Addison Hook’s family joined him Wednesday morning, February 1, as he signed his Letter of Intent to play football for Union College. Pictured, from left, front row, are Courtney, Addison, and Jason Hook; and back, Billie Queen, Alex Johnson, Cindy Suits and Logan Suits.

Cougars’ Addison Hook signs with Union College

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Copper Basin High School Senior Addison Hook is making big plans for his future as he signed a Letter of Intent Wednesday morning, February 1, to play football for Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky.
Fannin County High School senior Andrew Waldrep signed his letter of intent Wednesday, February 1, to further his athletic and academic career at Shorter University as a part of the football team. Waldrep is pictured with Evan Taylor, Emily Waldrep, Valerie Waldrep and Brian Waldrep.

Fannin County High School senior Andrew Waldrep signed his letter of intent Wednesday, February 1, to further his athletic and academic career at Shorter University as a part of the football team. Waldrep is pictured with Evan Taylor, Emily Waldrep, Valerie Waldrep and Brian Waldrep.

Fannin students sign letters of intent

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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The Fannin Rebels Wrestling team smiles after securing the Area 8AA Traditional Championship Saturday, February 4, at Union County High School. Shown are from left, front row, Mikayla Holloway, Emma Shaw, Thomas Golden, Angela Alvarez, Taylor Collis and Tristan Siler; middle row, Carson Collis, Finn Thoreson, Landon Poole, Colby Shaw, Matthew Crowder, Drake Cantrell; and back roq, Coach Alan Collis, Logan Long, Coach Wade Hodges, Corbin Davenport, Blake Summers, Cooper Moreland, Jackson Mercer, Head Coach C

The Fannin Rebels Wrestling team smiles after securing the Area 8AA Traditional Championship Saturday, February 4, at Union County High School. Shown are from left, front row, Mikayla Holloway, Emma Shaw, Thomas Golden, Angela Alvarez, Taylor Collis and Tristan Siler; middle row, Carson Collis, Finn Thoreson, Landon Poole, Colby Shaw, Matthew Crowder, Drake Cantrell; and back roq, Coach Alan Collis, Logan Long, Coach Wade Hodges, Corbin Davenport, Blake Summers, Cooper Moreland, Jackson Mercer, Head Coach C

Rebel wrestlers capture Traditional championship

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The Fannin County Wrestling traveled to Union County Saturday, February 4 and secured the title of Area 8AA Traditional Champions The Rebels team scored 190 points for the win over Banks’ 147, East Jackson’s 125 and Union’s 120.5.
Addison Head won the 12 year old girls free throw competition. She is shown with Jack Devine of the Knights of Columbus, sponsors of the event.

Addison Head won the 12 year old girls free throw competition. She is shown with Jack Devine of the Knights of Columbus, sponsors of the event.

Free throw champions headed to state

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Five girls and six boys from Fannin County and Polk County communities have earned the distinction of District Champions in the 2023 Knights of Columbus statewide Free Throw Championship. This contest is offered to children ranging in age from nine to fourteen years old.
Lady Cougar Cora Kimsey (00) battles for a rebound and Kendra Deal (13) waits for the outcome in recent Copper Basin basketball action.

Lady Cougar Cora Kimsey (00) battles for a rebound and Kendra Deal (13) waits for the outcome in recent Copper Basin basketball action.

Lady Cougars win district championship

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars came into Friday night’s game looking to repeat as the District 5-A champions as they hosted Sale Creek January 27 at Copper Basin High School.
Fannin’s Macy Hawkins (32) snags a rebound with Reese Lewis (45) and Avi Ethington (30) ready to help in recent Lady Rebel action.

Fannin’s Macy Hawkins (32) snags a rebound with Reese Lewis (45) and Avi Ethington (30) ready to help in recent Lady Rebel action.

Lady Rebels post 59-43 win over region foe Model

Jenna Young
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Lady Rebels put up a big 59 to 43 region win against Model High School Tuesday, January 24. The Lady Rebels started hot with a 21 point opening quarter. Ellie Cook led the Lady Rebels with six point from a three, a two, and a free throw.
Lady Rebel Jayden Bailey shoots for two in Fannin County action.

Lady Rebel Jayden Bailey shoots for two in Fannin County action.

Lady Rebels win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Fannin County Lady Rebels secured their fifth region win with a 41 to 33 victory over Haralson County High School. During the first quarter, the Lady Rebels were hot from the three point line. Riley Reeves had two threes, Macy Hawkins had one three and Ellie Cook had a three and a two.