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The FCHS Wrestling team smiles and holds up a #1 after being awarded their 515 Classic Championship trophy. Shown are, from left, Coach Chuck Patterson, Chelsey Frye, Drake Cantrell, Jacob Dye, Matthew Crowder, Carson Collis, Taylor Collis, Logan Long, Landon Poole, Thomas Golden, Jackson Mercer, Corbin Davenport, Blake Summers, Colby Shaw, Cooper Moreland, Conrad Head, Lionel Olivera, Andrew Crowder, Tristan Siler, Christen Newberry, PJ Cole, Jayden Brown, Keaton Wilson, Jacob Green, Finn Thoreson, Braylin

The FCHS Wrestling team smiles and holds up a #1 after being awarded their 515 Classic Championship trophy. Shown are, from left, Coach Chuck Patterson, Chelsey Frye, Drake Cantrell, Jacob Dye, Matthew Crowder, Carson Collis, Taylor Collis, Logan Long, Landon Poole, Thomas Golden, Jackson Mercer, Corbin Davenport, Blake Summers, Colby Shaw, Cooper Moreland, Conrad Head, Lionel Olivera, Andrew Crowder, Tristan Siler, Christen Newberry, PJ Cole, Jayden Brown, Keaton Wilson, Jacob Green, Finn Thoreson, Braylin

Fannin wrestlers claim 515 championship

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The Fannin County High School wrestling team earned the title of 515 Classic Champions Friday, December 2. The team combined two post wins over rivals UnionCounty, 57 to 21, and Gilmer County, 41 to 33. This win marked the first victory over Gilmer since 2003.
Courtney Davis puts up two points for the Lady Rebels in recent basketball action. Davis led the Fannin squad with 19 points in the region win over Model.

Courtney Davis puts up two points for the Lady Rebels in recent basketball action. Davis led the Fannin squad with 19 points in the region win over Model.

Lady Rebels beat Model

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The Fannin County Lady Rebels earned their first region win with a 55 to 35 victory over the Model Blue Devils Tuesday, December 6. During the first quarter, Courtney Davis led the Lady Rebels with six points.
The 2003 to 2004 Fannin County High School Lady Rebels were named Friday night as inductees into Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame. Shown are, from left, front row, Katie Falls Seabolt, Kristin Chastain Kay, Bethany Patterson Kaylor and Natasha Anderson, and, back; Head Coach Johnny Farmer, Brittany Lindsey, Melissa Roberts, Aiden Acker Falls, Stephanie Scearce, Kristian Panter Cooper, Megan Queen Orton, Caitlyn Graham Snider, Jordan Henson Kaylor, Ashley Panter Curtis and Coach Suzianne Green Pass.

The 2003 to 2004 Fannin County High School Lady Rebels were named Friday night as inductees into Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame. Shown are, from left, front row, Katie Falls Seabolt, Kristin Chastain Kay, Bethany Patterson Kaylor and Natasha Anderson, and, back; Head Coach Johnny Farmer, Brittany Lindsey, Melissa Roberts, Aiden Acker Falls, Stephanie Scearce, Kristian Panter Cooper, Megan Queen Orton, Caitlyn Graham Snider, Jordan Henson Kaylor, Ashley Panter Curtis and Coach Suzianne Green Pass.

Hall of Fame names newest inductees

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The newest inductees into the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame were announced last Friday night at the high school gym.
Sapporiah Ross elevates for an easy basket for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars in action earlier this season at the ETC Tipoff Tournament.

Sapporiah Ross elevates for an easy basket for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars in action earlier this season at the ETC Tipoff Tournament.

Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars down CGLA

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars hosted Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Thursday, December 1, to start district play. Copper Basin got off to a crazy 37-0 lead in the opening quarter and never looked back, coasting to a 76-18 win.
Carson Collis works to pin his opponent in his match against Swain County Friday, December 2. Collis was able to secure the pin and come out with a victory.

Carson Collis works to pin his opponent in his match against Swain County Friday, December 2. Collis was able to secure the pin and come out with a victory.

Rebel wrestlers beat Swain County

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Fannin County High School wrestling team won their first home match Friday, December 2 against Swain County, North Carolina. Blake Summers, Cooper Moreland, Carson Collis, Tristan Siler, Drake Cantrell, Corbin Davenport, Christen Newberry and Logan Long all won their matches by pin.
Ava Queen and her family smile after she signed her letter of intent to attend and play basketball at Truett McConnell University. Shown are, from left, Jeff Queen, Eli Queen, Ava Queen and Tara Queen.

Ava Queen and her family smile after she signed her letter of intent to attend and play basketball at Truett McConnell University. Shown are, from left, Jeff Queen, Eli Queen, Ava Queen and Tara Queen.

Queen signs with Truett McConnell

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Fannin County High School senior basketball player Ava Queen signed her letter of intent to further her athletic and academic career at Truett McConnell University (TMU) in Cleveland, Georgia, Thursday, December 1. Queen plans to pursue a degree in Business.
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Cougars fall to powerful Dragons

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
On day two of the ETC Tournament, the Copper Basin Cougars matched up against Pickens County Monday, November 21, in Ellijay. Basin played hard, but fell behind early and played catch up the rest of the game, ultimately falling to the Dragons 67-26.
The Rebels and the Cougars all fight for a rebound in last Tuesday’s ETC Tipoff Tournament matchup. For the Cougars, from left, Kelle Shroth, Talon Smith and Reece Parris go for the ball, and for the Rebels, Lucus Hanson, left, and Gavin Mowery, right, fight to get a hand on it.

The Rebels and the Cougars all fight for a rebound in last Tuesday’s ETC Tipoff Tournament matchup. For the Cougars, from left, Kelle Shroth, Talon Smith and Reece Parris go for the ball, and for the Rebels, Lucus Hanson, left, and Gavin Mowery, right, fight to get a hand on it.

Bloch leads Rebel win with 18 points, Parris scores 14 for Copper Basin

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Fannin Rebels basketball team earned a victory over the Copper Basin Cougars Tuesday, November 22, on the final night of the the ETC Tipoff Tournament played in Ellijay. For the Rebels, Ben Bloch started hot in the first quarter with ten points, and Jordan Richerson had five.
Kendra Deal of the Lady Cougars and Courtney Davis of the Lady Rebels dive on the ground for a loose ball while Alexis Hyatt (Basin, 21), Cora Kimsey (Basin, 00), Macy Hawkins (Fannin, 32) and Sapporiah Ross (Basin, 20) all wait to see who comes up with it.

Kendra Deal of the Lady Cougars and Courtney Davis of the Lady Rebels dive on the ground for a loose ball while Alexis Hyatt (Basin, 21), Cora Kimsey (Basin, 00), Macy Hawkins (Fannin, 32) and Sapporiah Ross (Basin, 20) all wait to see who comes up with it.

Lady Rebels post tourney win over Basin

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Fannin Lady Rebels brought home a 65-32 victory over the Copper Basin Lady Cougars on the last day of the ETC Tipoff  Tournament Tuesday, November 22. During the first quarter, Courtney Davis and Ava Queen both earned the Lady Rebels seven points totaling a combined 14.
Fannin County’s Bryson Holloway (4) bets blocks from Baylor Twiggs (55), Logan Long (77), Case Holloway (62) and Corbin Davenport (8) in action earlier this season. The Rebels traveled to take on the Callaway Cavaliers in the Sweet Sixteen football playoffs this past Friday night, but fell just shy of advancing on the short end of a 20-13 decision.

Fannin County’s Bryson Holloway (4) bets blocks from Baylor Twiggs (55), Logan Long (77), Case Holloway (62) and Corbin Davenport (8) in action earlier this season. The Rebels traveled to take on the Callaway Cavaliers in the Sweet Sixteen football playoffs this past Friday night, but fell just shy of advancing on the short end of a 20-13 decision.

Rebels end season in Sweet 16

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Fannin County Rebels wrapped up their season with a 20-13 loss to the Callaway Cavaliers Friday, November 18, in the Sweet Sixteen state playoffs. A scoreless first quarter saw the two teams battle to a 0-0 tie. Bryson Holloway started the game by returning the kickoff to the 40 yard line.