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Bryson Grabowski was one of eight Copper Basin baseball seniors honored before the Cougars' game against Tellico Plains Thursday, April 29. Grabowski is shown with his parents, Chad and Amber Grabowski.

Bryson Grabowski was one of eight Copper Basin baseball seniors honored before the Cougars' game against Tellico Plains Thursday, April 29. Grabowski is shown with his parents, Chad and Amber Grabowski.

Thomas Mercer competes in both the 110 Meter Hurdles and 300 Meter Hurdle for the Fannin County Rebels track and field team. Mercer finished first in both recently at the Region Meet.

Thomas Mercer competes in both the 110 Meter Hurdles and 300 Meter Hurdle for the Fannin County Rebels track and field team. Mercer finished first in both recently at the Region Meet.

Fannin track and field shines

The Fannin County High School track and field team recently competed in the region meet against region schools. Both the boys and girls did great, with the girls taking seventh place overall with 42 points, while the boys took third place with 82 points.
The Lady Rebels golf team had an impressive outing, finishing third at the Area 3-AA Girls Golf Tournament at Old Toccoa Farms Golf Course Monday, April 26. Shown following their match are, from left, Tempest Giet, Evie Webb, Cady Finley, Lainey Panter, Ava Lackey, and Raven Porter. With their performance, the Lady Rebels advanced to the State Championship Tournament May 17-18 at Southern Hills Golf Course in Hawkinsville, Georgia.

The Lady Rebels golf team had an impressive outing, finishing third at the Area 3-AA Girls Golf Tournament at Old Toccoa Farms Golf Course Monday, April 26. Shown following their match are, from left, Tempest Giet, Evie Webb, Cady Finley, Lainey Panter, Ava Lackey, and Raven Porter. With their performance, the Lady Rebels advanced to the State Championship Tournament May 17-18 at Southern Hills Golf Course in Hawkinsville, Georgia.

Panter leads tourney effort

Lainey Panter was a force to be reckoned with Monday, April 26, when the Lady Rebels golf team competed in the Area 3-AA Girls Golf Tournament at Old Toccoa Farm Golf Course.
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team celebrated seven senior Rebels between games against Chattooga Friday, April 23. Senior Jacob Preising is shown with his parents Dave and Kelly Preising.

The Fannin County Rebels baseball team celebrated seven senior Rebels between games against Chattooga Friday, April 23. Senior Jacob Preising is shown with his parents Dave and Kelly Preising.

Madison Ponton is all smiles as she scored the first of her two goals in the first half of the Lady Rebels playoff game against Elite Scholars Academy Thursday, April 22.

Madison Ponton is all smiles as she scored the first of her two goals in the first half of the Lady Rebels playoff game against Elite Scholars Academy Thursday, April 22.

Lady Rebels top the Loyal Knights

The Fannin County Lady Rebels started the first round of the 2021 GHSA State Girls Soccer Tournament Thursday, April 22. Fannin hosted the Elite Scholars Academy and dominated the game from start to finish, topping the Loyal Knights 10-0 to advance to the next round.
Andre Bivens competes in the Long Jump event in recent action for the Fannin County Track and Field team. Bivens took home first place in the Triple and Long Jump events.

Andre Bivens competes in the Long Jump event in recent action for the Fannin County Track and Field team. Bivens took home first place in the Triple and Long Jump events.

Fannin track and field shines at meet

The Fannin County Track and Field team competed against Dawson and Lumpkin County Tuesday, April 20. Both the boys and girls did well, and shined in a lot of areas.
Lady Cougar Channing Beach makes contact with a ball in recent action for the Copper Basin  Lady Cougars softball team.

Lady Cougar Channing Beach makes contact with a ball in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars softball team.

Jory seals Lady Cougar victory against McMinn

Laney Jory got a ground out to finish off the Lady Cougars’ game Monday, April 12, as Copper Basin topped McMinn Central 15-0. The Lady Cougars out-hit the Lady Chargers 11-3 in the game, with Bailey Mundy, Sapporiah Ross and Haley Harper getting two hits each.
Hayden Lynch unloads on a kick during the Rebels game against Pepperell Friday, April 16.

Hayden Lynch unloads on a kick during the Rebels game against Pepperell Friday, April 16.

Rebels top Dragons

The Fannin Rebel soccer team welcomed the visiting Pepperell Dragons for a region match up Friday, April 16.
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Lady Rebels fall to Lady Dragons

The Fannin County Lady Rebels were ready to play for a Co-Region Champion title when they met the Pepperell Lady Dragons Friday, April 16; however, Pepperell outscoured the Fannin team 3-1 keeping the title just out of their grasp.
Kinsley Sullivan pushes the ball up the field for the Lady Rebels soccer team in their game against Pepperell Friday, April 16.

Kinsley Sullivan pushes the ball up the field for the Lady Rebels soccer team in their game against Pepperell Friday, April 16.

Lady Rebels top Model in overtime

The Lady Rebels took region leader, Model, to overtime Thursday, April 15, and escaped with a 1-0 win off of a penalty kick.  Goalkeeper Rachael Jessen was focused as she kept Model from scoring during the game.