Sports

Maggie Ledford scored 16 points in Fannin’s win over Model.

Five Lady Rebels score in double digits for victory

Jenna Young

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Five Lady Rebels hit double digits in the win over Model High School, Tuesday, December 30, to earn a 69-56 victory. Leading was Reese Lewis, who scored 15 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, and Maggie Ledford, who scored 16 points.

Jamari Dunn is making his mark in state cross country circles and has been named to the All-State All-Freshman Boys Team.

Dunn named to All-State team

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Jamari Dunn has rapidly made his mark across Georgia during his freshman season running with the Fannin County High School cross country team. Dunn has been named to the 2025 All-State Cross Country All-Freshman Boys Team.

Fannin County Middle School seventh grader Alex Evans (#22) shoots against her White County opponent in the team’s Mountain League championship game December 17.

Seventh grade met goals

Jason Queen

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Fannin County Middle School seventh grade girls basketball team had high expectations for the 2025 season and met those goals in a big way. They were crowned the 2025 Mountain League Champions. Head Coach Natasha Anderson said there were no surprises this season.

Fannin County Middle School eighth grader Hadlee Patterson (#24) took a shot against her Lumpkin opponent in the Lady Rebels 34-27 win in the Mountain League Championship game.

Eighth grade girls overcame challenges

Jason Queen

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The 14 members of the 2025 Mountain League Champion Fannin County Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team had a remarkable season and it is due to overcoming lots of challenges and never giving up. “I think they learned a lot of valuable lessons not just in basketball, but in life.

The Fannin County High School Rebels won the 2025 Piedmont Mountainside Holiday Classic Championship with a victory over Gilmer County, Monday, December 22. Shown following the game with their championship trophy are, from left, Cannon Holloway, Brody Henson, Keaton Watkins, Matthew Ponton, Kylan Dover, Kolton Kaylor, Tyler Blake, Avrey Angel, Hunter Kennedy, Camden Woosley, Garrison Ensley, Cash Lambert, Carson Callihan, Hudson York, Kolby Kaylor and sitting Jasper Mealer.

Rebels win tournament, season record perfect 12-0

Jenna Young

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Fannin County Rebels defeated Gilmer County, 54-51, Monday, December 22, to maintain their perfect season record at 12-0 and capture the Piedmont Mountainside Holiday Classic Championship. Kolton Kaylor scored 27 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to pace the Rebels’ victory.

The Fannin County Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team won the Mountain League Championship December 17 by defeating Lumpkin County. Pictured are team members, from left, Coach Natasha Anderson, Alex Evans, Emilie Hamilton, Emma Kay, Annie Dockery, Khloe Kay, Hadlee Patterson, Bristol Hawkins, Oakley Baker, Gracie Gray, Elizabeth Evans, Bailee Rhodes, Ryann King, Sophie Price, Coach Emily Stone, and Coach Kristin Kay.

Eighth grade girls capture second league title

Jason Queen

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Fannin County Middle School eighth grade girls ended their final middle school game as winners December 17 at Fannin high school’s gym 34-27.

Copper Basin’s Darrius Harris works his way between Fannin County defenders for a two-point attempt.

Fannin County cruises to 72-18 win over Copper Basin Cougars

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Fannin County Rebels took a solid 72-18 victory over Copper Basin’s Cougars, Saturday, December 20 in the Piedmont Holiday Classic being played at Gilmer County High School in Ellijay.

Alexis Hyatt goes for two points for Copper Basin.

Lady Cougars win

Jason Queen

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Copper Basin Lady Cougars hit the road December 12 to face Sweetwater High School and came home with an easy victory 70-35. “I thought the girls came out aggressively from the jump and overcame some early foul trouble and still took control from the start.

Brody Henson goes for a layup against Gilmer County.

Rebels now 8-0

Jenna Young

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Kolton Kaylor and Keaton Watkins teamed up to lead the Fannin County Rebels past Gilmer County, 66-52, Saturday, December 13, as they move to 8-0. Watkins scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Kaylor scored 18 points.

Izzie Jabaley drives for two points.

Lady Rebels win

Jenna Young

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Fannin County Lady Rebels defeated Gilmer County, 54-51, in the rivalry game Saturday, December 13, as Reese Lewis scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Lady Rebels had a strong first half, leading 23-20 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory.