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Lady Cougars sweep Polk County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougar volleyball team were firing on all cylinders Thursday, August 26, when they swept their in-county rivals, the Polk County Wildcats 3-0. In the first game, Copper Basin exploded offensively for a 25-11 win.
Riley Davis throws a runner out at first during the Lady Rebels win against Chestatee Wednesday, August 25.

Riley Davis throws a runner out at first during the Lady Rebels win against Chestatee Wednesday, August 25.

Lady Rebels roll over Chestatee to remain undefeated

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Lady Rebels are off to a hot start this year, handily winning their first two games. The Lady Rebels looked to remain unbeaten when they hosted Chestatee, Wednesday, August 25 and were able to get the bats going and win the game 14-6.
Jayden Bailey throws a strike during the Lady Rebels 15-2 win over Gordon Central Lady Warriors Tuesday, August 24.

Jayden Bailey throws a strike during the Lady Rebels 15-2 win over Gordon Central Lady Warriors Tuesday, August 24.

Lady Rebels start season undefeated

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team exploded for 14 runs in the first inning Tuesday, August 24, as they remained undefeated in the regular season, topping the Gordon Central Lady Warriors 15-2.
The News Observer

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Fannin County cross country shines

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel and Lady Rebel cross country team met at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia, to compete against Union, Gilmer, Towns, Rabun, and Lumpkin Counties. There were a total of 61 boys competing and 44 girls competing.
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Lady Rebels compete in tri-match

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team traveled to Murray County Thursday, August 19, for a tri-match against the Murray County Lady Indians and the North Murray Mountaineers. The Lady Rebels played well but fell to Murray County 2-0 and North Murray 2-1.
Gracie Smith makes a dig to keep the volley going after a spike from the Lady Patriots during the Lady Cougars game against Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Thursday, August 19.

Gracie Smith makes a dig to keep the volley going after a spike from the Lady Patriots during the Lady Cougars game against Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Thursday, August 19.

Lady Cougars fall to Lady Patriots

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars hosted the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) Thursday, August 19. Both teams battled relentlessly, but it was CSAS that jumped out in front and won the game against Copper Basin (3-1). The first set started with CSAS leading 7-5.
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Cougars and Rebels set to renew rivalry Friday

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars and Fannin County Rebels officially renew a rivalry that has not been played in 25 years, as they meet under the Friday night lights on August 27. Since 1982 the two teams have met 17 times with Copper Basin holding on to a narrow 9-8 lead in the all-time series.
The News Observer

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Cougars and Rebels set to renew rivalry Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars and Fannin County Rebels officially renew a rivalry that has not been played in 25 years, as they meet under the Friday night lights on August 27. Since 1982 the two teams have met 17 times with Copper Basin holding on to a narrow 9-8 lead in the all-time series.
Copper Basin quarterback Joe Boggs uncorks a throw during the Cougars game against Polk County Friday, August 20.

Copper Basin quarterback Joe Boggs uncorks a throw during the Cougars game against Polk County Friday, August 20.

Copper Basin Cougars fall to Polk County

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars kicked off their 2021 season Friday, August 20, hosting their long-time rival, the Polk County Wildcats, on a warm, muggy night in Copperhill.