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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.
Riley Hall (32) goes for two points for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars in their matchup against Gilmer County in the first round of the ETC tournament in Ellijay Saturday.

Riley Hall (32) goes for two points for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars in their matchup against Gilmer County in the first round of the ETC tournament in Ellijay Saturday.

Copper Basin downs Gilmer in ETC tourney

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars had a rematch on the first day of the annual ETC Tournament, as they took on the host Lady Bobcats of Gilmer County, Saturday, November 19, in Ellijay.
Ava Queen (20) and Macy Hawkins (32) attempt to block a shot by Pickens County’s Beth Hopkins in the first round of the ETC tournament in Ellijay. For more from the contest, please see B3.

Ava Queen (20) and Macy Hawkins (32) attempt to block a shot by Pickens County’s Beth Hopkins in the first round of the ETC tournament in Ellijay. For more from the contest, please see B3.

Lady Rebels win scrimmage

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Lady Rebels posted a big 63-22 preseason win in a scrimmage against Hiwassee Dam Thursday, November 17. Fannin County started off hot as the team earned 19 points in the first eight minutes. Courtney Davis found the back of the net with two three pointers and a quick two in the paint.
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Lady Rebels honored at volleyball banquet

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels volleyball team held their banquet Thursday, November 10. The Lady Rebels ended their 2022 season with a record of 27-14, the region championship and a Sweet Sixteen playoff run.
Jeremy Tammen (71), Cooper Hilliard (5), Jacob Dye (60) and Logan Long (77) sets their sights on the ball carrier in recent action for the Rebels. They will travel to Callaway to face the Cavaliers Friday, November 18.

Jeremy Tammen (71), Cooper Hilliard (5), Jacob Dye (60) and Logan Long (77) sets their sights on the ball carrier in recent action for the Rebels. They will travel to Callaway to face the Cavaliers Friday, November 18.

Rebels earn spot in Sweet 16

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Fannin Rebels football team punched their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen playoffs with their Friday night 28-13  victory over Athens Academy. The game began with Fannin’s Bryson Holloway returning the Spartan kickoff ten yards to the 23 yard line.
The Lady Rebels softball team is shown with their Lady Rebel awards. Shown are, from left, front row, Zoe Putnam and Chelsey Frye; middle row, Myla Rogers, Krislyn Odom, Noley Nations, Callie Ensley, Makayla Stiles, Aidyn Patterson, Joselyn Wood and Aaleyah Rogers; and back row, Jayden Bailey, Presley Daves, Kelsey Russell, Keslie Kea, Rachel Adams, Sydney German and Natalie Herendon.

The Lady Rebels softball team is shown with their Lady Rebel awards. Shown are, from left, front row, Zoe Putnam and Chelsey Frye; middle row, Myla Rogers, Krislyn Odom, Noley Nations, Callie Ensley, Makayla Stiles, Aidyn Patterson, Joselyn Wood and Aaleyah Rogers; and back row, Jayden Bailey, Presley Daves, Kelsey Russell, Keslie Kea, Rachel Adams, Sydney German and Natalie Herendon.

Fannin Lady Rebels honored at softball banquet

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Lady Rebels softball team held their banquet Tuesday, November 1. Many members earned awards. Sydney German was awarded as “most improved” for the Lady Rebels. The “spirit” award was given to Kelsey Russel.
The FCHS Men’s cross country team smiles after a fourth place finish in the State Meet. Shown are, from left Coach Pass, Zechariah Prater, Phoenix Leifer, Conner Kyle, Gaven Davis, Luke Callihan, Benjamin Bloch, Coach Cosentino and kneeling seniors James Kyle and Sam Jabaley.

The FCHS Men’s cross country team smiles after a fourth place finish in the State Meet. Shown are, from left Coach Pass, Zechariah Prater, Phoenix Leifer, Conner Kyle, Gaven Davis, Luke Callihan, Benjamin Bloch, Coach Cosentino and kneeling seniors James Kyle and Sam Jabaley.

Rebels claim fourth place at state meet

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Fannin County High School cross country teams traveled Saturday, November 5 to Carrollton, Georgia, to compete in the state cross country meet. What started off as a cloudy overcast day turned out to be bright for the Rebels as they took fourth place in the competition.