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Libero Maddie Pelfrey (13) watches the ball before her serve during the playoff match this past week.

Libero Maddie Pelfrey (13) watches the ball before her serve during the playoff match this past week.

Lady Rebels earn Sweet 16 spot

The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels volleyball team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen after a hard fought victory over Fellowship Christian Wednesday, October 19. During the first set, the Lady Rebels lost 25 to 15. They almost closed the gap in the second set by just three points.
Avery Crowder (6) keep the ball secure as he breaks away from the defender in Friday night’s victory over the North Georgia Falcons.

Avery Crowder (6) keep the ball secure as he breaks away from the defender in Friday night’s victory over the North Georgia Falcons.

Copper Basin Cougars get first victory

The Copper Basin Cougars said goodbye to seven seniors as they hosted the North Georgia Falcons for Senior Night Friday, October 21 at Copper Basin High School.
Corbin Davenport (8) runs the ball behind teammates Carson Callihan (25) and Baylor Twiggs (48) as they clear the way in recent action for the Rebels.

Corbin Davenport (8) runs the ball behind teammates Carson Callihan (25) and Baylor Twiggs (48) as they clear the way in recent action for the Rebels.

Rebels post region win over Murray Co.

The Fannin County Rebels football team traveled to Murray County Friday, October 21, and came home with a 42-7 region win over the Murray County Indians. The Rebels started off hot as Bryson Holloway carried the ball to the 35, then ran again to the 47 yard line.
The Lady Rebels volleyball team smile and hold up the “W” after their big Region Championship win against Murray County. Shown are, from left, front row, kneeling manager Ian Delashmitt, Rylee King and Lexi Gravely; middle row, Bailee Stiles, Maggie Ledford, Maddie Pelfrey and Kaylie Davenport; and back row, coach Todd Geren, Kendall Clore, Maddie Usry,  head coach Heather Ades, Ava Queen, Peyton Slone, Cali Tuggle. Alanya Dockery, coach Sam Walker and manager Michael Stephens.

The Lady Rebels volleyball team smile and hold up the “W” after their big Region Championship win against Murray County. Shown are, from left, front row, kneeling manager Ian Delashmitt, Rylee King and Lexi Gravely; middle row, Bailee Stiles, Maggie Ledford, Maddie Pelfrey and Kaylie Davenport; and back row, coach Todd Geren, Kendall Clore, Maddie Usry, head coach Heather Ades, Ava Queen, Peyton Slone, Cali Tuggle. Alanya Dockery, coach Sam Walker and manager Michael Stephens.

Lady Rebels win region championship

The Fannin County High School volleyball team clinched the Region 7AA Championship  after defeating Murray County in a best of five series at Murray County High School. Peyton Slone was chosen as Region 7AA Player of the Year.
Bryan Stiles (66) and Jeremy Tammen (71) tackle two North Murray Mountaineers to force a fumble and Brayden Taylor (10) eyes the loose ball and quickly recovers it in last week’s record breaking win for the Fannin Rebels.

Bryan Stiles (66) and Jeremy Tammen (71) tackle two North Murray Mountaineers to force a fumble and Brayden Taylor (10) eyes the loose ball and quickly recovers it in last week’s record breaking win for the Fannin Rebels.

FCHS HOMECOMING 2022

The Fannin County Rebels football team broke the all-time Fannin County scoring record with their 68-42 win against region opponent North Murray Mountaineers Friday night in Blue Ridge. To start the game, the Rebels took over at their own 45 yard line.
The Fannin County High School volleyball team honored their seniors Tuesday, October 4. Senior Ava Queen, middle right, was escorted by, from left, her brother Eli Queen, her mother Tara Queen and her father Jeff Queen.

The Fannin County High School volleyball team honored their seniors Tuesday, October 4. Senior Ava Queen, middle right, was escorted by, from left, her brother Eli Queen, her mother Tara Queen and her father Jeff Queen.

Medalists from the Rockmart Invitational smile after thier race. Shown are, from left front, Olivia Temples, Karli Sams, Kristin Cipich and Lindsey Holloway; and back, Benjamin Bloch, Gavin Davis and Luke Callihan.

Medalists from the Rockmart Invitational smile after thier race. Shown are, from left front, Olivia Temples, Karli Sams, Kristin Cipich and Lindsey Holloway; and back, Benjamin Bloch, Gavin Davis and Luke Callihan.

Fannin cross country shines at Rockmart

The Fannin County High School cross country team competed at the Rockmart Invitational Tuesday, October 4, where both teams racked up the hardware. The Rebels were on deck first.
Coltlee Jackson (4) weaves in between defenders for Fannin County Recreation Department’s fourth grade team at Fannin County High School.

Coltlee Jackson (4) weaves in between defenders for Fannin County Recreation Department’s fourth grade team at Fannin County High School.

Fannin rec league teams post several victories

The Fannin County Rec Department football teams were all on the road Saturday, October 8. The Flag Football teams were in Lumpkin County, while the football teams were in Chestatee.
Addison Hook (61) runs the ball as Isaac Deal (7) clears a path with a block in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars football team.

Addison Hook (61) runs the ball as Isaac Deal (7) clears a path with a block in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars football team.

Cougars fall 44-14

The Copper Basin Cougars jumped back into Region 3-A play Friday, September 30, as they hit the road to Chattanooga to take on the Lookout Valley Yellow Jackets.
The Fannin County High cheer team is pictured at the University of Georgia’s Spirit Day at Stanford Stadium Saturday, September 24, where the team was invited to perform at halftime of the game. Shown are, from left front, Olivia McAllister, Katherine Tamberino, Ava Decola and Madison Ponton; middle, Cheyanne Hasker, Lexi Cook, Ryan Larson, Makya Watson, Estrella Kreais and Sydney Chancey; and back, Abby Chambers, Ana Marie Kaylor, Olivia Ray, Kylah Imhoff, Charity Partin, Kyla Stillwell, & Keira Cook.

The Fannin County High cheer team is pictured at the University of Georgia’s Spirit Day at Stanford Stadium Saturday, September 24, where the team was invited to perform at halftime of the game. Shown are, from left front, Olivia McAllister, Katherine Tamberino, Ava Decola and Madison Ponton; middle, Cheyanne Hasker, Lexi Cook, Ryan Larson, Makya Watson, Estrella Kreais and Sydney Chancey; and back, Abby Chambers, Ana Marie Kaylor, Olivia Ray, Kylah Imhoff, Charity Partin, Kyla Stillwell, & Keira Cook.