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Destiny Pittman goes up for a two-point floater in recent action for the Copper basin Lady Cougar basketball team.

Destiny Pittman goes up for a two-point floater in recent action for the Copper basin Lady Cougar basketball team.

Lady Cougars battle against Sweetwater

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars watched a lead slip away as they fell to the 2A Lady Cats of Sweetwater 45-33, Monday, November 29. The Lady Cougars strung together seven points in the first quarter, with Riley Hall leading the way with three points in a two-point basket and a free throw.
Lady Rebel Jenna Young finds the open Lady Rebel during Fannin’s basketball game against Murphy, Saturday, December 4.

Lady Rebel Jenna Young finds the open Lady Rebel during Fannin’s basketball game against Murphy, Saturday, December 4.

Lady Rebels square off against Murphy

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
The Georgia 2A state runner-up Lady Rebel basketball team traveled to Murphy, North Carolina, Saturday, December 4, to take on the North Carolina 1A state champion Lady Bulldogs.
Seth Reece

Seth Reece

Rebels named to all region teams

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel football team is coming off of a successful season, making it to the sweet sixteen round of the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) State Playoffs.
Lady Rebel Becca Ledford fights through contact for a two-point basket during the Lady Rebels basketball game against Gilmer County Monday, November 22.

Lady Rebel Becca Ledford fights through contact for a two-point basket during the Lady Rebels basketball game against Gilmer County Monday, November 22.

Davis erupts for 22 points in win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
An explosive 21-point third quarter for the Fannin County Lady Rebels was enough to push past the Gilmer County Lady Bobcats as Fannin came away with a 63-39 victory Monday, November 22, on the second night of the ETC Tournament.
Syndey Hickey lines up a three point basket during the Lady Cougars game against Gilmer County Tuesday, November 23.

Syndey Hickey lines up a three point basket during the Lady Cougars game against Gilmer County Tuesday, November 23.

Lady Cougars show promise at ETC tournament

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars battled the Pickens County Dragonettes Monday, November 22, and Gilmer County Tuesday, November 23. The Lady Cougars fought hard in both games, but ended up falling to the Dragonettes 62-19, and the Lady Cats 54-27.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels were crowned ETC Tournamnet champions Tuesday, November 23, after their 42-39 victory against the Pickens County Dragonettes. Shown following the victory are, from left, front, Coach Ryan Chastain, Nicole Pittman, Macy Hawkins Jayden Bailey, Ellie Cook, Riley Reeves, Becca Ledford, Reigan O’Neal, Reagan York, Jenna Young, Ava Queen,Courtney Davis, Lacey Walden and ETC Chief Operating Officer Jason Smith; and back, coaches Randy Hallmark and Megan Orton.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels were crowned ETC Tournamnet champions Tuesday, November 23, after their 42-39 victory against the Pickens County Dragonettes. Shown following the victory are, from left, front, Coach Ryan Chastain, Nicole Pittman, Macy Hawkins Jayden Bailey, Ellie Cook, Riley Reeves, Becca Ledford, Reigan O’Neal, Reagan York, Jenna Young, Ava Queen,Courtney Davis, Lacey Walden and ETC Chief Operating Officer Jason Smith; and back, coaches Randy Hallmark and Megan Orton.

Lady Rebels win ETC Tip Off Tournament

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team was able to fend off the Pickens County Dragonettes for the ETC Tip-Off Tournament title Tuesday, November 23.
Destiny Pittman goes up for a two-point basket in the Lady Cougars game against the Fannin County Lady Rebels in the first night of the ETC Tip Off Tournament Saturday, November 20.

Destiny Pittman goes up for a two-point basket in the Lady Cougars game against the Fannin County Lady Rebels in the first night of the ETC Tip Off Tournament Saturday, November 20.

Lady Rebels offense too much for Lady Cougars

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels and Copper Basin Lady Cougars faced off in the first night of the ETC Tip Off Tournament Saturday, November 20. The Lady Rebels were able to jump out early thanks to their full court press as they topped Copper Basin 69-13.
Lainey Panter was awarded her Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 2021 Class 2AA State Championship ring, Saturday, November 20. Panter was a dominant golfer during her time with the Fannin County Lady Rebels golf team. Panter was recognized in between the Fannin County and Copper Basin basketball games on the first night of the ETC Tournament. Shown with Panter are, from left, Austin Panter, brother; Kevin Panter, father; Abby Ledford; state champion Panter; Loraine Panter, mother; and Bryan Richerson.

Lainey Panter was awarded her Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 2021 Class 2AA State Championship ring, Saturday, November 20. Panter was a dominant golfer during her time with the Fannin County Lady Rebels golf team. Panter was recognized in between the Fannin County and Copper Basin basketball games on the first night of the ETC Tournament. Shown with Panter are, from left, Austin Panter, brother; Kevin Panter, father; Abby Ledford; state champion Panter; Loraine Panter, mother; and Bryan Richerson.

Panter awarded state championship ring

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 23, 2021