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Tyler Stevenson extends as he clears over the crossbar in recent action for the Fannin County High School Track team.

Tyler Stevenson extends as he clears over the crossbar in recent action for the Fannin County High School Track team.

Fannin track teams dominate region, other opponents

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The Fannin County High School track team is continuing their streak by defeating region opponent Dade County as well as South Pittsburg, Cornerstone, Valley Head and North Sand High School Thursday, April 7, at Dade County High School.
Lady Rebel Stephanie Kirk looks for a steal in recent action for the Fannin County High School women’s soccer team.

Lady Rebel Stephanie Kirk looks for a steal in recent action for the Fannin County High School women’s soccer team.

Lady Rebels clinch region, host playoff game Thursday

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) women’s soccer team clinched the first seed and earned the title of 7-AA Region Champions with a victory over Dade County, Friday, April 9. The first half of the match started slowly for the Lady Rebels and Dade County was up one to zero at halftime.
Rebels Senior Jason Pearson throws a pitch in recent action for the Fannin County baseball team.

Rebels Senior Jason Pearson throws a pitch in recent action for the Fannin County baseball team.

Rebels win first of two games against Coosa

News Staff
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
By John Spargo Fannin County hosted the Coosa Eagles for a region baseball doubleheader Friday, April 8, in Blue Ridge. The Rebels took game one by a score of 3-1, behind a super pitching effort by Jason Pearson. Coosa came back with a win in the second game by a score of 13-3.
Rebel Chance Stacey gets ready to pitch in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels baseball team.

Rebel Chance Stacey gets ready to pitch in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels baseball team.

Rebels maintain lead to secure region win

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
By John Spargo The Fannin County Rebels baseball team hosted Pepperell for game two of a three game region series Wednesday, March 30, in Blue Ridge. The rebels got on the board early, and protected their lead to grab a huge win against the Dragons by a score of 4-3.
Senior Kinsley Sullivan was escorted by her family. Shown are, from left, brother Lawson Sullivan, mother Jennifer Sullivan, Sullivan and father Ryan Sullivan.

Senior Kinsley Sullivan was escorted by her family. Shown are, from left, brother Lawson Sullivan, mother Jennifer Sullivan, Sullivan and father Ryan Sullivan.

Fannin track seniors honored

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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The Fannin County High School men’s tennis team smile after securing the third place seed for the AA State Tournament Wednesday, March 30. Shown are, from left, Max Roberson, Coach Suzianne Pass, Will Jones, Rob Russell, Gavin Mowery, Hunter Satterfield, Sam Jabaley, Luke Pelfrey and Assistant Coach Mark Miller.

The Fannin County High School men’s tennis team smile after securing the third place seed for the AA State Tournament Wednesday, March 30. Shown are, from left, Max Roberson, Coach Suzianne Pass, Will Jones, Rob Russell, Gavin Mowery, Hunter Satterfield, Sam Jabaley, Luke Pelfrey and Assistant Coach Mark Miller.

Tennis team state bound

Jenna Young
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The Fannin County High School tennis teams competed in the 7AA Region Tournament Tuesday, March 29, at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. The men’s team will advance to the AA State Playoffs after their 4-1 win over Coosa High School.
Fannin County High School women’s soccer player Mazie Goble smiles next to her father, Shannon Goble, and mother, Kristy Kouns, after signing her letter of intent to play soccer at Dalton State College.

Fannin County High School women’s soccer player Mazie Goble smiles next to her father, Shannon Goble, and mother, Kristy Kouns, after signing her letter of intent to play soccer at Dalton State College.

Goble signs with Dalton State

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Fannin County High School student athlete Mazie Goble signed her letter of intent to play soccer at Dalton State College, Tuesday, March 22. Goble was accompanied by her mother and father at the ceremony.
Rebels soccer player Payton Roath smiles after signing to play soccer for Life University. He is accompanied by his mother Tiffany Roath, left, and his sister Cassi Roath.

Rebels soccer player Payton Roath smiles after signing to play soccer for Life University. He is accompanied by his mother Tiffany Roath, left, and his sister Cassi Roath.

Roath headed to Life Univ.

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Payton Roath signed his letter of intent to play soccer and further his education at Life University Tuesday, March 22. Roath was joined by his mother, Tiffany Roath, and his sister, Cassi Roath, at the signing ceremony.
Junior Connor Martin steps up to bat in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels baseball team.

Junior Connor Martin steps up to bat in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels baseball team.

Rebels clobber Dade 17-3 in region battle

News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
By John Spargo The Fannin County baseball Rebels hopped back into region play Tuesday, March 22, as they traveled to play Dade County. Fannin jumped on the Wolverines from the start and never looked back, breezing to a convincing 17-3 win.
Fannin County Lady Rebel Becca Ledford received post season accolades.

Fannin County Lady Rebel Becca Ledford received post season accolades.

Post season honors pile up for Fannin’s Davis, Ledford

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Fannin County High School Lady Rebels basketball players Courtney Davis and Becca Ledford were chosen by the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA) as First Team All-State selections. Davis and Ledford represented Fannin County in two of the twelve spots on the North team.