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Cougars fall to Polk County in season opener

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
BY JOHN SPARGO   The Copper Basin Cougars kicked off their 2022 football season as they traveled to Benton to take on the Polk County Wildcats with the two schools battling it out for the 55th time in their series.
Callie Ensley, a sophomore, intently watches the play in recent action for the Lady Rebels Softball team.

Callie Ensley, a sophomore, intently watches the play in recent action for the Lady Rebels Softball team.

Win over North Murray kept Lady Rebels’ season perfect

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team remained undefeated in region play after a 4-3 win over North Murray Thursday, August 18. The first inning went scoreless for both teams.
Fannin County defensive linemen Logan Long (77) and Case Holloway (62) find the ball and wrap up the Union County ball carrier in the game against Union County Friday, August 19.

Fannin County defensive linemen Logan Long (77) and Case Holloway (62) find the ball and wrap up the Union County ball carrier in the game against Union County Friday, August 19.

Rebels suffer heart breaking loss

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team opened their season against the Union County Panthers Friday, August 19. After a long, rainy game, the Rebels took a seven to 14 loss to the Panthers. The Rebels began the first quarter on defense on the 29-yard line.
The News Observer

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Copper Basin wins final preseason scrimmage

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
The Copper Basin Cougars had their final tun-eup before the 2022 season kicks off for keeps as they traveled to the Polk County High School jamboree Friday, August 12. Copper Basin took on Wartburg Central for one quarter and ended up with a 6-0 win.
Bosun Lindsey, who is nine years old, competes at the U.S. Wake Park National Championship in Auburndale, Florida, Thursday, August 4.

Bosun Lindsey, who is nine years old, competes at the U.S. Wake Park National Championship in Auburndale, Florida, Thursday, August 4.

Lindsey places second in Wake Park National Championship

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Thursday, August 4th, nine year-old Bosun Lindsey, of Mineral Bluff, finished second at the U.S. Wake Park National Championship in Auburndale, Florida. The event was hosted by the World Wake Association along with Nautique Boats.
Senior quarterback Corbin Davenport (8) runs the ball during the second quarter in the preseason scrimmage against Stephens County High School Friday, August 12.

Senior quarterback Corbin Davenport (8) runs the ball during the second quarter in the preseason scrimmage against Stephens County High School Friday, August 12.

The Rebels tested in preseason scrimmage

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
The Fannin County Rebels hosted Stephens County  for a preseason scrimmage Friday, August 12. The Rebels were able to see their reconstructed offense and defense work at game speed against the Stephens County Indians. The Rebels started off the first quarter on offense.
The News Observer

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Players sought for annual veterans tourney

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Sponsors are encouraging participants to register now for the annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament planned Saturday, October 1, at Butternut Creek Golf Course in Blairsville. The tournament begins with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start with a two-person scramble format.
The Fannin County Middle and High School volleyball teams held a team tournament Thursday, July 14. Shown are, from front left, Mattie Mathis, Hannah Cochran, Ashlyn Jones, Avery Collis, Ali Jones, Megan Jones, Sienna Seagle, Jace Sanderson, Adalyn Stanley, Audrey Veal and Abigail Waters; from middle left, Alyssa Bolling, Blair Deal, Morgan Craine, Cali Tuggle, Rylee King, Kaylie Davenport, Maggie Leford, Maya Butler, Kaida Lenz, Lexi Howard, Maddie Pelfrey and Cassidy Walden; from top left, Emma Chambers,

The Fannin County Middle and High School volleyball teams held a team tournament Thursday, July 14. Shown are, from front left, Mattie Mathis, Hannah Cochran, Ashlyn Jones, Avery Collis, Ali Jones, Megan Jones, Sienna Seagle, Jace Sanderson, Adalyn Stanley, Audrey Veal and Abigail Waters; from middle left, Alyssa Bolling, Blair Deal, Morgan Craine, Cali Tuggle, Rylee King, Kaylie Davenport, Maggie Leford, Maya Butler, Kaida Lenz, Lexi Howard, Maddie Pelfrey and Cassidy Walden; from top left, Emma Chambers,

FANNIN VOLLEYBALL TEAMS HOLD TOURNAMENT

Jenna Young
Tuesday, July 19, 2022