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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

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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.

FCHS CHEER TEAM PERFORMS AT UGA

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Danielle Walden (13) gets in defensive position for the Lady Rebels in recent action for the softball team.

Danielle Walden (13) gets in defensive position for the Lady Rebels in recent action for the softball team.

Lady Rebels win 11-10

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The Fannin County High School softball team won the nail-biter against the Murray County Indians in overtime 11 to 10 Tuesday, September 27. The first inning was scoreless as both teams fought for three quick outs. Jayden Bailey started the second with a single, then she stole second.
Zechariah Prater leads the pack in the Cross Country race at Murphy High School, Prater would end up finishing fourth and the Rebels team would finish third out of 11 competing teams.

Zechariah Prater leads the pack in the Cross Country race at Murphy High School, Prater would end up finishing fourth and the Rebels team would finish third out of 11 competing teams.

Rebels shine in cross country meet at Murphy

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Fannin County High School Cross Country team competed in Murphy, North Carolina Saturday, September 24.The grass glistened in the early-morning dew  as 11 teams bolted across the football field. Zechariah Prater took the lead for the Rebels.
Avery Crowder (6) runs the ball while Zach Beech (50) clears his path in the Copper Basin Cougars match up against Tellico Plains High School Friday, September 23. Copper Basin celebrated Homecoming at halftime of the game with the Bears. Kait Kraft was crowned Homecoming Queen and Maddie Cribbs was crowned Homecoming Princess. Their picture appears elsewhere in today’s newspaper.

Avery Crowder (6) runs the ball while Zach Beech (50) clears his path in the Copper Basin Cougars match up against Tellico Plains High School Friday, September 23. Copper Basin celebrated Homecoming at halftime of the game with the Bears. Kait Kraft was crowned Homecoming Queen and Maddie Cribbs was crowned Homecoming Princess. Their picture appears elsewhere in today’s newspaper.

Tellico escapes with 27-14 win over Basin

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted the Tellico Plains Bears Friday, September 23, for Homecoming 2022. A great crowd was on hand, enjoying the first real taste of fall, Homecoming activities, and enjoying a very highly contested football game between two old rivals.
Senior Bryson Holloway secures a catch for Fannin County in recent action for the Rebels football team. The Rebels secured their first region win this past Friday night when they traveled to Gordon Central High School in Calhoun.

Senior Bryson Holloway secures a catch for Fannin County in recent action for the Rebels football team. The Rebels secured their first region win this past Friday night when they traveled to Gordon Central High School in Calhoun.

Rebels continue winning ways at Gordon Central

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Fannin County High School football team traveled to Calhoun for their first region game against the Gordon Central Warriors and came home with a 47-6 victory. The game started with senior Corbin Davenport returning the ball to the 16 yard line.
Lexi Gravely makes a return in a Lady Rebels Pink Out match as Maggie Ledford (7)and Rylee King (16) get ready in case of a return.

Lexi Gravely makes a return in a Lady Rebels Pink Out match as Maggie Ledford (7)and Rylee King (16) get ready in case of a return.

Lady Rebels win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Lady Rebels volleyball team earned victories against area opponents Gordon Central and Haralson County during their Pink Out matches Tuesday, September 13. During the Gordon Central match, the team had 24 kills, 13 aces and 15 digs.