Sports

Jaylen Green snags a ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team.

Jaylen Green snags a ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team.

Lady Rebels fall to Model in close game

The Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team had a full crowd Tuesday, October 5, when they hosted region rival Model. For three Lady Rebels, it was senior night, as Jaylen Green, Riley Davis and Kharcee Hughes were honored.
Isaac Deal (5) wraps up a Tiger ball carrier during the Cougars game against Meigs County Friday, October 8.

Isaac Deal (5) wraps up a Tiger ball carrier during the Cougars game against Meigs County Friday, October 8.

Copper Basin offense not enough against Meigs

The Copper Basin Cougar football team made the trek to Meigs County Friday, October 8, to take on the number one ranked in 2A Region three Tigers. The Tigers headed into the game as the number 52 team in the state of Tennessee.
Copper Basin High School will have their 2021 homecoming ceremony Friday, October 15, during halftime of the Cougars and Bradley Knights game. Members of the homecoming court are, from left, front, freshman Zoe Green, sophomore Sarah Collis, junior Brintlie Beach, senior Channing Beach, senior Albani Dotson, senior Ally Foster, senior Laney Jory, junior Destiny Pittman, junior Sapporiah Ross and sophomore Emily Miller; and back, freshman Carder Lance, sophomore Kelle Shroth, junior Cadan Williams, senior Br

Copper Basin High School will have their 2021 homecoming ceremony Friday, October 15, during halftime of the Cougars and Bradley Knights game. Members of the homecoming court are, from left, front, freshman Zoe Green, sophomore Sarah Collis, junior Brintlie Beach, senior Channing Beach, senior Albani Dotson, senior Ally Foster, senior Laney Jory, junior Destiny Pittman, junior Sapporiah Ross and sophomore Emily Miller; and back, freshman Carder Lance, sophomore Kelle Shroth, junior Cadan Williams, senior Br

Evan Bobo is shown pointing at his region tournament score that punched his ticket to the state tournament. Bobo is set to play in Sevierville, Tennessee, October 6 through 8.

Evan Bobo is shown pointing at his region tournament score that punched his ticket to the state tournament. Bobo is set to play in Sevierville, Tennessee, October 6 through 8.

Bobo set to play in state golf tournament

Copper Basin senior golfer Evan Bobo has done something that has not been done at Copper Basin since the golf program restart in the early 2000’s, when he advanced to the state tournament after a solid finish in the region tournament.
The Fannin County High School cross country team competed in the Wildwood Run at Edwards Park in Dalton, Georgia, Thursday, September 23. Medal winners from the meet include, from left, Gavin Davis, Zechariah Prater and Carlee Holloway.

The Fannin County High School cross country team competed in the Wildwood Run at Edwards Park in Dalton, Georgia, Thursday, September 23. Medal winners from the meet include, from left, Gavin Davis, Zechariah Prater and Carlee Holloway.

Fannin Cross Country teams shine at meets

The Fannin County boys and girls high school and middle school cross country (XC) teams competed in Clear Creek at The North Georgia XC championship on September 21.
Hayden Lynch snags one of his five catches against the Pepperell Dragons Friday, October 1. Lynch had 44 receiving yards in the Rebels 40-14 victory.

Hayden Lynch snags one of his five catches against the Pepperell Dragons Friday, October 1. Lynch had 44 receiving yards in the Rebels 40-14 victory.

Fannin rolls past Pepperell Dragons

The Fannin County Rebel football team’s offense was powerful Friday, October 1, when the Rebels took on Pepperell in front of their home crowd. The Rebels were able to slay the Dragons 40-14 after trailing Pepperell 7-0 early in the first.
Cadan Williams hauls in a catch for a big gain in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougar football team.

Cadan Williams hauls in a catch for a big gain in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougar football team.

Cougars lose hard fought battle with Tellico Plains

The Copper Basin Cougars traveled up highway 68 north Friday, September 24, to take on Tellico Plains, looking to spoil the Bears’ 2021 Homecoming. Both teams shared a wonderful tribute to the late John Mullinax before the game, with his family in attendance.
Lady Rebel Kaylie Kendall spikes the ball during a recent match for the Lady Rebels volleyball team.

Lady Rebel Kaylie Kendall spikes the ball during a recent match for the Lady Rebels volleyball team.

Lady Rebels volleyball shines

The Fannin County Lady Rebel volleyball team has been on a solid roll the last week, starting with the Rally on the Ridge tournament Saturday, September 18.
MACA volleyball seniors were recently honored during a Lady Lions volleyball game Thursday, September 23. Senior Caroline Scoggins was one of the three seniors honored and she is shown with her parents Chris and DeGina Scoggins.

MACA volleyball seniors were recently honored during a Lady Lions volleyball game Thursday, September 23. Senior Caroline Scoggins was one of the three seniors honored and she is shown with her parents Chris and DeGina Scoggins.

MACA CELEBRATES SENIORS

Cason Owensby (22) puts pressure on the quarterback and forces him to roll out in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team.

Cason Owensby (22) puts pressure on the quarterback and forces him to roll out in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team.

Rebels roll past Gordon Central 52-7

The Fannin County Rebels traveled to Gordon Central Friday, September 24, looking to get off to a good start as they begin region play. Fortunately, for the Rebels, the Warriors were not much of a fight, handing the hosts a 52-7 whacking in Calhoun.