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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.
The 8th Grade Rebels basketball players were recognized at halftime of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels basketball game Friday, January 20. The 8th grade team earned the title of MAC Runner Ups and the 7th grade team won the MAC Championship. Shown are, from left, Head Coach Jeff Daves, Keaton Watkins, Kolton Kaylor, Camden Wolsey, Kylan Dover, Kole Foster, Rylan Davis and Assistant Coach Lucas Walden.

The 8th Grade Rebels basketball players were recognized at halftime of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels basketball game Friday, January 20. The 8th grade team earned the title of MAC Runner Ups and the 7th grade team won the MAC Championship. Shown are, from left, Head Coach Jeff Daves, Keaton Watkins, Kolton Kaylor, Camden Wolsey, Kylan Dover, Kole Foster, Rylan Davis and Assistant Coach Lucas Walden.

EIGHTH GRADE TEAMS HONORED

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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The Fannin County High School wrestling team traveled to Jeff Davis High School and made their mark as the 2023 AA State Dual Runner-Ups, Saturday January 21.

The Fannin County High School wrestling team traveled to Jeff Davis High School and made their mark as the 2023 AA State Dual Runner-Ups, Saturday January 21.

Rebel wrestlers runner-ups in State Duals

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Fannin County High School wrestling team traveled to Jeff Davis High School and made their mark as the 2023 AA State Dual Runner-Ups, Saturday January 21. During the Elite Eight match, Fannin outscored Murray County 68 to nine to put the team into the Final Four.
The Fannin County Rebels football seniors were recognized at their banquet Wednesday, January 11. Shown are, from left, front row, Matthew Crowder, Clay Heaton, Nate Smith, Bryan Stiles, Bohn Postell and Taylor Collis; middle row, Jack Kantner, Corbin Davenport, Bryson Holloway, Cade Sands, Andrew Waldrep, Jeremy Tammen and Carson Collis; back row, Nate Maloof, Slade Epperson, JoJo Annis and Logan Long.

The Fannin County Rebels football seniors were recognized at their banquet Wednesday, January 11. Shown are, from left, front row, Matthew Crowder, Clay Heaton, Nate Smith, Bryan Stiles, Bohn Postell and Taylor Collis; middle row, Jack Kantner, Corbin Davenport, Bryson Holloway, Cade Sands, Andrew Waldrep, Jeremy Tammen and Carson Collis; back row, Nate Maloof, Slade Epperson, JoJo Annis and Logan Long.

Rebel football players receive honors

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Fannin County High School Football team held their banquet Wednesday, January 11 at the Fannin County Recreation Department. Many of the student athletes and student trainers received the academic award which was awarded to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Lady Rebels’ Senior Ava Queen goes up for a reverse layup in recent action for the Lady Rebels Basketball team. The Lady Rebels will host 7AA Region Opponent North Murray Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. then travel to Elbert County Saturday, January 21 to play at 2 p.m.

Lady Rebels’ Senior Ava Queen goes up for a reverse layup in recent action for the Lady Rebels Basketball team. The Lady Rebels will host 7AA Region Opponent North Murray Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. then travel to Elbert County Saturday, January 21 to play at 2 p.m.

Lady Rebels fall short in region battle

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Fannin County Lady Rebels fell short in a region battle against the Murray County Lady Indians 41 to 46 in a road game Tuesday, January 10. During the first quarter, Reigan O’Neal put in a three and a two for five.