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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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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.
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The News Observer

Whitener continues to roll in week two

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Week two of the Fearless Football Forecasters (FFF) is in the books, and if the rest of the season continues like the first two weeks, it is going to be a wild and crazy season.
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The News Observer

Fannin explodes for 14 runs in win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team put on a scoring clinic Thursday, September 9, when they hung 14 runs to claim a 14-4 victory over the Towns County Lady Indians.
Riley Davis unloads on a ball in recent action for the Lady Rebels softball team.

Riley Davis unloads on a ball in recent action for the Lady Rebels softball team.

Lady Rebels hang on for 3-2 win over Coosa

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebel softball team came away with a gritty 3-2 win Wednesday, September 8, when they hosted region rival the Coosa Lady Eagles. Fannin fell behind 2-0 early, but a big third inning gave Fannin a 3-2 lead.
The Fannin County Rebels had a patriotic entrance in their game against Southeast Whitfield Friday, September 10. All the players came out with American flags to start the game.

The Fannin County Rebels had a patriotic entrance in their game against Southeast Whitfield Friday, September 10. All the players came out with American flags to start the game.

Rebels roll over Raiders in 35-6 victory

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Fannin County Rebel football cruised to an easy 35-6 victory against the Southeast Whitfield Raiders on a patriotic Friday night, September 10.