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Courtney Davis finesses a two-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Courtney Davis finesses a two-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Lady Rebels top North Gwinnett

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
The Fannin County Lady Rebels fended off the North Gwinnett Lady Bulldogs basketball team in the first round of the Kelly King Holiday Classic tournament at  Lumpkin County High School Tuesday, December 28. Fannin led from the tip and never slowed down as they topped North Gwinnett 50-42.
Blake Summers, left, works his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Blake Summers, left, works his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Fannin goes 4-1

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team traveled to Swain County, North Carolina, Wednesday, December 22, to compete in the Devil Duals. The Rebels fired on all cylinders and were able to go 4-1 on the day.
AJ Fitchett shoots a long range two-point basket during the Cougars game against the Bradley Knights Tuesday, December 14.

AJ Fitchett shoots a long range two-point basket during the Cougars game against the Bradley Knights Tuesday, December 14.

Cougars fall against Knights

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The Copper Basin High School Cougar basketball lost a close one 57-56 Tuesday, December 14, when they battled the Bradley Knights. Both teams battled for all four quarters, with no one pulling too far ahead.
Landon Poole battles to pin his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County High School wrestling team.

Landon Poole battles to pin his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County High School wrestling team.

Fannin wrestling places fifth in Coal Mountain Classic

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The Fannin County wrestling team traveled to North Forsyth High School for the Coal Mountain Classic. Fannin went into the competition short handed, with only nine of 14 wrestlers competing. The Rebels battled though and were able to finish fifth out of 12 teams.
Fannin County High School senior Seth Reece furthered his academic and athletic career Wednesday, December 15, when he signed with the United States Military Academy at West Point. Reece was celebrated by family and friends during the ceremony and is shown with his parents Karen and Greg Reece.

Fannin County High School senior Seth Reece furthered his academic and athletic career Wednesday, December 15, when he signed with the United States Military Academy at West Point. Reece was celebrated by family and friends during the ceremony and is shown with his parents Karen and Greg Reece.

Reece signs with Army football

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Fannin County High School (FCHS) senior Seth Reece is officially a Black Knight. Reece signed with Army football Wednesday, December 15, at the FCHS Cafeteria surrounded by family and friends. Reece had multiple offers, but ended up chosing the Army over the Air Force.
Sebastian Baliles

Sebastian Baliles

Copper Basin Cougar football players recognized

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Several players from the Copper Basin High School Cougar football team were recently picked for the Region 3-1A Team. Joe Boggs received the highest honor for the Cougars, as he was named Defensive Lineman of the Year. Addison Hook was also named Lineman of the Year.
Lady Rebel Becca Ledford goes up for a two-point basket during the Lady Rebels win over Union County Saturday, December 11.

Lady Rebel Becca Ledford goes up for a two-point basket during the Lady Rebels win over Union County Saturday, December 11.

Fannin tops Union

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels improved their record to 6-1 Saturday, December 11, when they hosted the Union County Panthers. Fannin County jumped out to a comfortable lead and ended up winning the game 67-45.
Jayden Bailey lines up a three point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Jayden Bailey lines up a three point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Lady Rebels continue to roll with win over Model

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels started region play with a win Tuesday, December 7, at home against the Model Blue Devils. The Lady Rebels jumped out early and never looked back as they won the game 64-32.
Chasen Ethington shoots a fadeaway jumper Saturady, December 4, when the Fannin County High School Rebels basketball team took on the Murphy Bulldogs.

Chasen Ethington shoots a fadeaway jumper Saturady, December 4, when the Fannin County High School Rebels basketball team took on the Murphy Bulldogs.

Norton’s 19 points not enough

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel basketball team erupted for a 28-point fourth quarter Saturday, December 4, when they traveled to Murphy to take on the Bulldogs. The solid effort was not enough, however, as the Rebels fell to Murphy 69-52.