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Brody Henson (14) eyes two of the 11 points he scored in Fannin County’s win over Union County Tuesday, November 25.

Brody Henson (14) eyes two of the 11 points he scored in Fannin County’s win over Union County Tuesday, November 25.

Fannin takes down Union Co. 85-59

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Kolton Kaylor scored 21 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and passed for 10 assists to lead the Fannin County Rebels basketball past the defending AA State Runner-up Union County in an 85-59 victory, Tuesday, November 25.
Reese Lewis (22) dominated the inside game for the Fannin County Lady Rebels, scoring 19 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in the win over Union County.

Reese Lewis (22) dominated the inside game for the Fannin County Lady Rebels, scoring 19 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in the win over Union County.

Lady Rebels win 66-49 over Union

Jenna Young
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team earned their first win of the 2025-26 season with a 66-49 victory over Union County, Tuesday, November 25, as Reese Lewis scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to pace Fannin County.
Matthew Ponton (#4) puts up two points for the Fannin County Rebels against Pickens County.

Matthew Ponton (#4) puts up two points for the Fannin County Rebels against Pickens County.

Fannin beats Pickens 81-64

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A double-double by Kolton Kaylor with 26 points and 12 rebounds helped the Fannin County Rebels basketball team to their first win of the year over the Pickens County Dragons, 81-64, Tuesday, November 18.  The Rebels trailed 38-33 at halftime before coming back for the victory.
The 2025-26 Copper Basin High School girls basketball team is working to build on it historical 2024-25 season. Pictured are team members, from left, Maleah Deal, Addison Hyatt, Riley Akens, Cora Kimsey, Alexis Hyatt, Kendra Deal, Kloie Ballew, and Kinsley Ross.

The 2025-26 Copper Basin High School girls basketball team is working to build on it historical 2024-25 season. Pictured are team members, from left, Maleah Deal, Addison Hyatt, Riley Akens, Cora Kimsey, Alexis Hyatt, Kendra Deal, Kloie Ballew, and Kinsley Ross.

Lady Cougars look to build on historic season

Jason Queen
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Copper Basin High School Lady Cougars 2025-26 basketball team hopes to build on its historic 2024-25 season with another state playoff run.
The 2025 Fannin County High School varsity girls basketball team includes, from left, front, Izzie Jabaley, Avi Ethington, Reese Lewis, Maggie Ledford, Albany Cole; back, Aubree Franklin, Vera Grace Price, Braylee Davenport, Brooklyn Owenby, Toccoa Hampton, Ellie Hampton, and Kylie Breeden.

The 2025 Fannin County High School varsity girls basketball team includes, from left, front, Izzie Jabaley, Avi Ethington, Reese Lewis, Maggie Ledford, Albany Cole; back, Aubree Franklin, Vera Grace Price, Braylee Davenport, Brooklyn Owenby, Toccoa Hampton, Ellie Hampton, and Kylie Breeden.

Lady Rebels packed with talent

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels are gearing up for another exciting season on the court and Head Coach Ryan Chastain is looking to the future.
Fannin high flag footballer senior Karli Sams (#4) makes a move around her opponent in recent action.

Fannin high flag footballer senior Karli Sams (#4) makes a move around her opponent in recent action.

Flag picks up wins over Dalton, Heritage

Jason Queen
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The 8-2 Fannin County High School Rebels flag footballers had an easy time defeating the winless Dalton Academy Pumas 41-0 in Dalton November 13 and found a defensive battle with Heritage the same day. They came out on top of that one 12-6. Against Dalton Academy, it was a pretty easy game.
In-chair athletes and their push-assist partners line up for Saturday’s Bigfoot Boogie in the twin cities of McCaysville and Copperhill. They are members of the Kyle Pease Foundation, which empowers individuals with disabilities through inclusive sports experiences. (See next week’s issue of The News Observer for the complete Bigfoot Boogie wrap up).

In-chair athletes and their push-assist partners line up for Saturday’s Bigfoot Boogie in the twin cities of McCaysville and Copperhill. They are members of the Kyle Pease Foundation, which empowers individuals with disabilities through inclusive sports experiences. (See next week’s issue of The News Observer for the complete Bigfoot Boogie wrap up).

Bigfoot Boogie welcomed Pease Foundation runners

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
This year’s Bigfoot Boogie in the twin cities of McCaysville and Copperhill welcomed athletes from the Kyle Pease Foundation (KPF). The foundation empowers individuals with disabilities, providing the athletes inclusive sports experiences.
The Fannin County High School cross country boys and girls teams are shown following their successful trip to the State Championships. Shown with their awards are, from left, back row: Coach Dr. Lucas Roof, Jainil Patel, Aiden Jones, Winn Rickenbaker, Jamari Dunn, Rylin Davis, Henry Schueneman, Grey Ward, and Gabe Pirkle; and, front row, Addison Head, Sydney Ford, Charlotte Vallejo, Lola Temples, Maddie Schueneman, Garin Rickenbaker, Lana Hicks, Townson Rickenbaker, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Coach Miranda R

The Fannin County High School cross country boys and girls teams are shown following their successful trip to the State Championships. Shown with their awards are, from left, back row: Coach Dr. Lucas Roof, Jainil Patel, Aiden Jones, Winn Rickenbaker, Jamari Dunn, Rylin Davis, Henry Schueneman, Grey Ward, and Gabe Pirkle; and, front row, Addison Head, Sydney Ford, Charlotte Vallejo, Lola Temples, Maddie Schueneman, Garin Rickenbaker, Lana Hicks, Townson Rickenbaker, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Coach Miranda R

Cross country captures second, third at State

News Staff
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Rebels and Lady Rebels Cross Country teams returned from the Georgia High School Association A Division 1 State Championship meet Saturday, November 8. The boys team made history and the girls squad turned in another stellar finish.
Copper Basin’s Dylan Beaver (75) and Cooper Floyd (64) get instructions during recent Cougar action.

Copper Basin’s Dylan Beaver (75) and Cooper Floyd (64) get instructions during recent Cougar action.

Cougars headed to Friday night playoff

Jason Queen
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Copper Basin High School Cougars football team finished up it’s season Thursday, October 30, with a game on the road against Sale Creek and is ready for it’s playoff game Friday night November 7 at Clay County High School in Celina, Tennessee.
CJ Reece set the all-time tackling record at Fannin County High School Friday night in the Rebels contest against Gordon Lee.

CJ Reece set the all-time tackling record at Fannin County High School Friday night in the Rebels contest against Gordon Lee.

Reece sets record; playoffs next for FC

Jenna Young
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
  CJ Reece is now the all-time leading tackler for the Fannin County Rebels with 353 career stops to his credit.   Reece broke the old record held by Cooper Born of 339 last Thursday night against region rival Gordon Lee.