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Senior Taylor Collis raises his hand in victory.

Senior Taylor Collis raises his hand in victory.

Wrestlers advance

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Fannin County Wrestling team punched their ticket to the AA Elite Eight by defeating Washington County and Vidalia Saturday, January 14. The Rebels swept Washington County 84 to 0.
Macy Hawkins (32) fights for a rebound while Addison Smith (25) and Callie Ensley (12) look to help in Friday’s night region win over Rockmart.

Macy Hawkins (32) fights for a rebound while Addison Smith (25) and Callie Ensley (12) look to help in Friday’s night region win over Rockmart.

Lady Rebels capture top region spot with win over Rockmart

Jenna Young
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
With an 84-23 victory over Rockmart and a career high 31 points for Courtney Davis, the Fannin County Lady Rebels posted their fourth region win to move up to #1 in Region 7AA. During the first quarter of the game, Davis led the Lady Rebels with 10 points.
The Rebels’ Bryson Wright shoots a contested jump shot in basketball action.

The Rebels’ Bryson Wright shoots a contested jump shot in basketball action.

Fannin Rebels defeat Elbert

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The Rebels’ basketball team posted a 69-51 win over the Elbert County Blue Devils Saturday, January 7. During the first quarter, senior JoJo Annis led the Rebels with six points. Ben Bloch, Jordan Richerson and Gavin Mowery had a basket for two point each for a Rebels’ 12 point first quarter.
Fannin County Lady Rebel Junior Courtney Davis, kneeling, celebrates her 1,000th career point with her teammates after the game against Elbert County Saturday, January 7. Shown are, from left, Jayden Bailey, Callie Ensley, Eugenia Garcia, Maggie Ledford, Emma Holloway, Reigan O’Neal, Riley Reeves, Ava Queen, Ellie Cook, Macy Hawkins, Addison Smith, Reese Lewis, Emma Buchanan and Avi Ethington.

Fannin County Lady Rebel Junior Courtney Davis, kneeling, celebrates her 1,000th career point with her teammates after the game against Elbert County Saturday, January 7. Shown are, from left, Jayden Bailey, Callie Ensley, Eugenia Garcia, Maggie Ledford, Emma Holloway, Reigan O’Neal, Riley Reeves, Ava Queen, Ellie Cook, Macy Hawkins, Addison Smith, Reese Lewis, Emma Buchanan and Avi Ethington.

COURTNEY DAVIS CELEBRATES 1,000TH POINT

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Fannin County High School hosted the FCA Border War football game between Team Georgia and Team Tennessee. Shown are, from left, Cade Sands, Bryson Holloway, Nate Maloof, FCA Director of North Central Georgia Matt Queen, Andrew Waldrep, Jeremy Tammen, Clay Heaton and not pictured Jack Kantner were the seniors selected from Fannin to play on Team Georgia which won the Border War game and took home the trophy.

Fannin County High School hosted the FCA Border War football game between Team Georgia and Team Tennessee. Shown are, from left, Cade Sands, Bryson Holloway, Nate Maloof, FCA Director of North Central Georgia Matt Queen, Andrew Waldrep, Jeremy Tammen, Clay Heaton and not pictured Jack Kantner were the seniors selected from Fannin to play on Team Georgia which won the Border War game and took home the trophy.

FANNIN WINS FCA BORDER WAR

News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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Region 3A Lineman of the Year Addison Hook rushes the passer for Copper Basin’s Cougars.

Region 3A Lineman of the Year Addison Hook rushes the passer for Copper Basin’s Cougars.

Eleven Copper Basin Cougars earn All Region honors for 2022

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Region 3A coaches have announced their All Region football team selections. The team includes 11 members of the 2022 Copper Basin Cougars including the region’s  Lineman of the Year, Addison Hook. Named to the first team squad were Isaac Deal, Krus Soto and A.J. Fitchett.
The Region 7AA’s Athlete of the Year, Corbin Davenport, goes high in the air to catch a pass in action for the Fannin County Rebels this season.

The Region 7AA’s Athlete of the Year, Corbin Davenport, goes high in the air to catch a pass in action for the Fannin County Rebels this season.

Rebels named to All Region squads

News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Region 7AA has announced their selections for All Region. The 2022 7AA Athlete of the Year is Fannin County senior Corbin Davenport. Davenport earned 2,347 total All Purpose yards with an average of 164.8 per game.
Blake Summers takes the upper ground in a recent match for the Rebels wrestling team.

Blake Summers takes the upper ground in a recent match for the Rebels wrestling team.

Seniors claim 100th dual team victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Fannin County High School wrestling team finished second in the Clash at the Creek Tournament this past weekend. During Friday night’s matches, Fannin beat Calhoun 69 to 4, Ringgold 54 to 19 and North Hall 61 to 15. Saturday morning’s matches saw the Fannin team tie for second of out 21 teams.
Lady Rebel Senior Ava Queen goes up on the left side of the paint to add a lay up in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels. Queen scored seven points in the Lady Rebels region victory over North Murray High School last week.

Lady Rebel Senior Ava Queen goes up on the left side of the paint to add a lay up in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels. Queen scored seven points in the Lady Rebels region victory over North Murray High School last week.

Lady Rebels claim victory

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Fannin County Lady Rebels earned their second region win on a road trip to North Murray High School by beating the Mountaineers 64-36. During the first quarter, Courtney Davis led the Lady Rebels with ten points made up of two twos and two threes.
Zoe Green, left, and Sapporiah Ross, right, get big for Copper Basin to to block a shot attempt against the South Pittsburg Lady Pirates.

Zoe Green, left, and Sapporiah Ross, right, get big for Copper Basin to to block a shot attempt against the South Pittsburg Lady Pirates.

Basin beats South Pitt

News Staff
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars took on South Pittsburg for the second time in a week, and although the rematch was a tough one for a while, Copper Basin used a huge fourth quarter to turn a close game into a blowout Friday, December 16, at Copper Basin High School.