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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.
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The News Observer

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.
Ricardo Arellanes (57) brings down the Union County ball carrier during the Rebels 34-7 win over the Panthers Friday, August 20. Arellanes gave the Panthers problems on defense all night.

Ricardo Arellanes (57) brings down the Union County ball carrier during the Rebels 34-7 win over the Panthers Friday, August 20. Arellanes gave the Panthers problems on defense all night.

Rebels roll over Panthers in 34-7 win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel football team put on a show Friday, August 20, when they hosted the Union County Panthers for the first game of the 2021 season. It was the 30th all-time meeting between the two teams, as Union County led the series 15-14 before the game.
Fannin County High School principal Scott Ramsey shows off his 2020 News Observer Fearless Football Forcasters football he received for beating all other forcasters in last years football contest. Ramsey hopes to be crowned champion again this season.

Fannin County High School principal Scott Ramsey shows off his 2020 News Observer Fearless Football Forcasters football he received for beating all other forcasters in last years football contest. Ramsey hopes to be crowned champion again this season.

Fearless Forecasters eager to start next season

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Football is finally back, and hopefully this time it will be back with full stadiums and less issues from the pandemic. It has been a long wait since the Bucs won the Super Bowl and Alabama added to their National Championship collection; however, it is here so let’s get ready for football!
Josilynn Newton unloads on a ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team.

Josilynn Newton unloads on a ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team.

Fannin erupts to top Towns County 12-4

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels fell behind early, but battled back for a commanding 12-4 win over Towns County to start their season 1-0. Natalie Herendon started in the pitcher’s circle for the Lady Rebels, pitching five innings and striking out five Lady Indians.
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The News Observer

Cougars look good against McMinn Central Chargers

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars got their first taste of action Friday, August 13, as they traveled to Loudon County, Tennessee, to take on the McMinn Central Chargers. The Cougars and Chargers only played for one quarter in the jamboree, but there were many offensive explosions from both sides.
Seth Reece fights through the Yellow Jacket offensive line for a nice run during the Rebels scrimmage against Hayesville Friday, August 13.

Seth Reece fights through the Yellow Jacket offensive line for a nice run during the Rebels scrimmage against Hayesville Friday, August 13.

Fannin shines in Hayesville scrimmage

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Offense and defense was firing on all cylinders for the Fannin County Rebels as they scored quickly and often for a 42-7 win against the Hayesville Yellow Jackets Friday, August 13.
Natalie Herendon throws a strike during the Lady Rebels preseason softball game against Gilmer County Thursday, August 5. Herendon tallied four strike outs in the game.

Natalie Herendon throws a strike during the Lady Rebels preseason softball game against Gilmer County Thursday, August 5. Herendon tallied four strike outs in the game.

Lady Rebels battle Gilmer in preseason matchup

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team traveled down Highway 515 Thursday, August 5, to take on the Gilmer County Lady Cats for a preseason matchup. The Lady Rebels fell behind early but shook off the off-season fatigue late in the game to score six runs.