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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

The Fannin County Rebel football team hypes up the crowd as they run out on the field at the start of their scrimmage game against Gilmer County Friday, August 6.

Fannin County High School football is back

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

The Fannin County Rebels football team unofficially kicked off the 2021 season with a scrimmage against Highway 515 rival Gilmer County Friday, August 6.

Golfers hit the course to support the Fannin County High School Football team at Old Toccoa Farms Tuesday, July 27. Golfers shown are, from left, Steve Taylor, Butch Bell, Bob Burns and Ken Owen.