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Cali Tuggle gets ready to make contact in Lady Rebels soccer action earlier this season.

Cali Tuggle gets ready to make contact in Lady Rebels soccer action earlier this season.

Lady Rebels beat Coosa in overtime

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The Fannin County soccer Lady Rebels fought hard for a 3-2 win in overtime against the Coosa Lady Eagles Monday, March 14. Mazie Goble scored a goal with 17:38 left on the clock in the first half. Goble was assisted by Annabel Lillard. The Coosa Lady Eagles scored two goals within the first half.
Fannin County Rebel Jordan Bennett winds up to pitch against Gordon Central Tuesday, March 15.

Fannin County Rebel Jordan Bennett winds up to pitch against Gordon Central Tuesday, March 15.

Fannin downs Gordon Central

News Staff
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
By John Spargo The Fannin County Rebels opened up a three-game region series with Gordon Central Tuesday, March 15, in Blue Ridge. Fannin got the bats going early and scored in bunches, jumping out to an early 10-0 lead and cruising to a 12-0 win over the Warriors.
Aiden Carder catches air during the first round race of the USA Cycling National Downhill Series.

Aiden Carder catches air during the first round race of the USA Cycling National Downhill Series.

Carder shines in mountain bike events

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Fannin County student Aiden Carder competed in the opening round of the USA Cycling National Downhill Series held at Windrock Bike Park in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. The race was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 12; however, the snowfall postponed the race until the next day.
Three local youngsters placed in the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship in Atlanta. They were, from left, Taber Pass, Andrew Pero and Dawson Pittman. They are shown with Jack Devine who organized the event.

Three local youngsters placed in the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship in Atlanta. They were, from left, Taber Pass, Andrew Pero and Dawson Pittman. They are shown with Jack Devine who organized the event.

Pass, Pero, Pittman free throw winners

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Taber Pass of Turtletown captured a statewide first place in the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship held at All Saints Catholic Church gym in Atlanta March 5. Pass was one of three local winners who competed in Atlanta. Pass won first place in the 11-year-old girls event.
The Fannin County High School Tennis team members before practice Wednesday, March 9, are shown, from left, front, Kendra Newman, Addison McDermott, Makena Hill, McKenzie Chastain, Anna Minear, Olivia McAllister, and Cabella Hughes; back, Hunter Satterfield, Sam Jabaley, Max Roberson, Rob Russell, Gavin Mowery, Will Jones, and Luke Pelfrey; not pictured, Abby Campbell, Ava Seastone, Morgan Craine, Irelind Ledford, and Trinidy Alderson.

The Fannin County High School Tennis team members before practice Wednesday, March 9, are shown, from left, front, Kendra Newman, Addison McDermott, Makena Hill, McKenzie Chastain, Anna Minear, Olivia McAllister, and Cabella Hughes; back, Hunter Satterfield, Sam Jabaley, Max Roberson, Rob Russell, Gavin Mowery, Will Jones, and Luke Pelfrey; not pictured, Abby Campbell, Ava Seastone, Morgan Craine, Irelind Ledford, and Trinidy Alderson.

Tennis teams post region win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Tennis teams earned a region win last Thursday, March 10 against Chattooga. The men’s team won five to zero. Hunter Satterfield eight to two. The other four matches were forfeited, earning the team four more points. The men’s team is now 2-0 in region play.
Shown, from left, are Carlee Holloway, Monica Cosentino, Lindsey Holloway and Caylee Gaddis just after running a timed 4x800 at practice March 9.

Shown, from left, are Carlee Holloway, Monica Cosentino, Lindsey Holloway and Caylee Gaddis just after running a timed 4x800 at practice March 9.

Track team setting records

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) track teams are off to a hot start as four school records have been broken within the first two meets. Head Coach Miranda Roof says she is “so proud of  the athletes and the coaches for how hard they are working this season!
Carter Johnson focused on a pitch headed down the strike zone earlier this season.

Carter Johnson focused on a pitch headed down the strike zone earlier this season.

Stacy’s two-hitter paces Rebels 8-0 victory

News Staff
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
By John Spargo Special to The News Observer The Fannin County baseball team finished a home and home series with the Murray County Indians Monday, February 28, in Chatsworth.
A relentless defense had been a trademark of the Fannin County Lady Rebels all season. Here, Ellie Cook, Reagan York, Courtney Davis and Becca Ledford, from left, make it hard for an opponent to get down the court.

A relentless defense had been a trademark of the Fannin County Lady Rebels all season. Here, Ellie Cook, Reagan York, Courtney Davis and Becca Ledford, from left, make it hard for an opponent to get down the court.

Second half comeback falls short

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Lady Rebels’ season ends in Elite Eight
Bryson Holloway makes contact for the Fannin County Rebels. Fannin defeated Murray County 9-4.

Bryson Holloway makes contact for the Fannin County Rebels. Fannin defeated Murray County 9-4.

Rebels strike early in win over Murray County

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
By John Spargo The Fannin County Rebels hosted the Murray County Indians Wednesday, February 23, for a non-region baseball tilt. The Rebel’s offense came out and scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back for a convincing 9-4 win.