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Sapporiah Ross kills the volleyball in recent action for the Lady Cougar volleyball team. The Lady Cougars swept Tennessee Christian Preparatory School Monday, September 13.

Sapporiah Ross kills the volleyball in recent action for the Lady Cougar volleyball team. The Lady Cougars swept Tennessee Christian Preparatory School Monday, September 13.

Lady Cougars sweep TCPS

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougar volleyball team cruised to a (3-0) win Monday, September 13, when they hosted the Tennessee Christian Preparatory School (TCPS). The Lady Cougars started off on fire as they claimed the first set 25-9.
Photo courtesy All Star Photos // Copper Basin senior Joe Boggs fights for yardage against Sale Creek Friday night. Boggs rushed for 63 yards and threw for 170 in the game.

Photo courtesy All Star Photos // Copper Basin senior Joe Boggs fights for yardage against Sale Creek Friday night. Boggs rushed for 63 yards and threw for 170 in the game.

Copper Basin falls to district foe Sale Creek

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted district foe Sale Creek Friday, September 17, in Copperhill, looking to get back in the groove after a lengthy layoff. The Cougars played well at times, but mistakes late in the game proved to be too much to overcome as the Panthers left with a 34-20 win.
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The News Observer

Fannin rolls over Banks 30-13

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels traveled to Homer, Georgia, Friday, September 17, to take on the Bank County Leopards. Fannin shook off a slow start to take the game over in the second quarter and run away from the hosts for a convincing 30-13 victory.
The Fannin County Rebel and Lady Rebel cross country team recently competed in the Cookies’N Quotes Cross Country Meet Tuesday, September 7, in Tallulah Falls, Goergia.

The Fannin County Rebel and Lady Rebel cross country team recently competed in the Cookies’N Quotes Cross Country Meet Tuesday, September 7, in Tallulah Falls, Goergia.

Fannin County cross country shines in meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel and Lady Rebel cross country team traveled to Tallulah Falls, Georgia, Tuesday, September 7, to compete in the Cookies ‘N Quotes Cross County Meet. The meet saw 11 girls’ teams and 76 runners, while the boys’ team faced off against 13 teams and 105 runners.
The Fannin County Middle School volleyball team recently held their eighth grade night at the FCMS gym. Shown following the ceremony are, from left, Kaydence Wright, Maya Butler, Maddie Usry, Bridgett Allen, Maggie Ledford, Peyton Slone, Lexi Gravely, Libby Stewart, Kendall Clore and Karis McIver.

The Fannin County Middle School volleyball team recently held their eighth grade night at the FCMS gym. Shown following the ceremony are, from left, Kaydence Wright, Maya Butler, Maddie Usry, Bridgett Allen, Maggie Ledford, Peyton Slone, Lexi Gravely, Libby Stewart, Kendall Clore and Karis McIver.

FCMS Lady Rebels volleyball team shines

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Fannin County Middle School volleyball team has had a great season so far going undefeated in their league. The Lady Rebels started their season in Lumpkin County at their Jamboree. The Lady Rebels swept Lumpkin and Dawson (2-0) each, before tying White County (1-1).
Submitted photo The Fannin Mountain Bike Team traveled to Rome, Georgia, Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, for their first race of the 2021 season Kingston Downs. Shown during the event are, from left, Tony Aiello, Brevan Hennessey, Dawson Elliott, Aiden Carder, Caleb Sheffield, Audrey Veal, Reese Murphy and Kate Freeman.

Submitted photo The Fannin Mountain Bike Team traveled to Rome, Georgia, Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, for their first race of the 2021 season Kingston Downs. Shown during the event are, from left, Tony Aiello, Brevan Hennessey, Dawson Elliott, Aiden Carder, Caleb Sheffield, Audrey Veal, Reese Murphy and Kate Freeman.

Fannin Mountain Bike Team competes in first race

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Fannin Composite Mountain Bike Team competed in their first race of the 2021 season Saturday, September 11, through Sunday, September 12, in Rome, Georgia, at Kingston Downs. The course was a five mile trail through woods and fields.
Channing Beach serves the ball during the Lady Cougars volleyball game against Meigs County Tuesday, September 7.

Channing Beach serves the ball during the Lady Cougars volleyball game against Meigs County Tuesday, September 7.

Copper Basin falls to Lookout Valley in region competition

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Lady Cougars battled in front of their home crowd Thursday, September 9, against region rival Lookout Valley. The game went for four sets as the Lady Yellow Jackets ultimately won the game 3-1. The first set was won by Lookout Valley as they held on to a  25-18 lead.
Aaleyah Rogers tries to throw a runner out in recent action for the Lady Rebel softball team.

Aaleyah Rogers tries to throw a runner out in recent action for the Lady Rebel softball team.

Dade County jumps out to quick lead to defeat Fannin

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels fell behind early and could not recover Tuesday, September 7, when they traveled to Dade County to take on the Wolverines in a region matchup. Jaylen Green and Josilynn Newton got one hit each in the game.
Ally Foster keeps a volley alive during the Lady Cougars volleyball game against Meigs County Tuesday, September 7.

Ally Foster keeps a volley alive during the Lady Cougars volleyball game against Meigs County Tuesday, September 7.

Lady Cougars lose battle against Meigs County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougar volleyball team battled the Meigs County Lady Tigers in front of a home crowd Tuesday, September 7. The Lady Cougars played well, but ultimately lost the game (3-0).
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The News Observer

Messer, Stiles claim week two

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Week two of The News Observer’s football contest was one to be remembered as Ohio State fell to Oregon and Texas got a warm welcome to the SEC, as they were dominated by Arkansas. There was a typo on the tiebreaker game that said Jets versus Bills, however, the Bills played the Steelers in game 16.