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Jason Pearson snags a fly ball in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels.

Jason Pearson snags a fly ball in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels.

Rebels fall to Coosa Eagles

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Coosa Eagles put the bat on the ball against Fannin Monday, April 5, as Fannin fell to the Eagles 8-3. Logan Hughes toed the rubber for the Rebels to start the game, pitching three and two-thirds innings, striking out for batters.
First baseman Sapporiah Ross gets an out in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars softball team.

First baseman Sapporiah Ross gets an out in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars softball team.

Copper Basin overpowers Polk County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Kaitlyn Goode was a force at the plate in Copper Basin’s 17-6 rout of Polk County Monday, April 5. Goode finished the day with two singles, a triple, and a double, for three RBI’s in her four at bats in the game.
The Lady Rebel tennis team capped a successful season Tuesday, March 30. Shown following their match are, from left, Cabella Hughes, Olivia McCallister, Emma Mitchell, McKenna Hill, Peyton Rogers, Anna Beth Minear, McKenzie Chastain, Kendra Newman and Kati Kraft.

The Lady Rebel tennis team capped a successful season Tuesday, March 30. Shown following their match are, from left, Cabella Hughes, Olivia McCallister, Emma Mitchell, McKenna Hill, Peyton Rogers, Anna Beth Minear, McKenzie Chastain, Kendra Newman and Kati Kraft.

Rebels shine, Lady Rebels finish season

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels and Lady Rebels’ tennis teams traveled to Rome, Georgia, to battle in the region tournament. The boys played well and were able to qualify for the state tournament.
Colton Gray slides into third and later goes on to score in Fannin County Middle School’s baseball region championship against White County Tuesday, March 30.

Colton Gray slides into third and later goes on to score in Fannin County Middle School’s baseball region championship against White County Tuesday, March 30.

FCMS wins region title

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels middle school baseball team has had an impressive season, going 13-3 overall. That record was good enough to punch their ticket to the region championship and give them home-field advantage as they hosted the White County Warriors Tuesday, March 30, for the region title.
Chance Stacy connects with a Dade County pitch during the Rebels' region game against the Wolverines Wednesday, March 24.

Chance Stacy connects with a Dade County pitch during the Rebels' region game against the Wolverines Wednesday, March 24.

Rebels lose hard-fought battle against Wolverines

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel baseball team and Dade County Wolverines battled it out for seven innings, but it was Dade County that scored late in the fifth inning to take a 4-2 lead that they held onto until the end of the game as the Rebels fell 4-2.
Andrew Jones controls the ball against Dade County Monday, March 22. Jones had three goals in the contest and helped lead Fannin to a 7-1 victory.

Andrew Jones controls the ball against Dade County Monday, March 22. Jones had three goals in the contest and helped lead Fannin to a 7-1 victory.

Rebels dominate

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels soccer team was able to net seven goals Monday, March 22, as they toppled Dade County 7-1 for a regional victory. Andrew Jones led the Rebels with three goals in the contest, with Hayden Lynch, Andrew Harris, Jack Kantner and Hernan Mares scoring a goal as well.
Samantha Rosas attacks the goal in the Lady Rebels 6-0 win against Dade County Monday, March 22.

Samantha Rosas attacks the goal in the Lady Rebels 6-0 win against Dade County Monday, March 22.

Lady Rebels net six goals in Dade County win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels soccer team erupted on offense from the opening minutes Monday, March 22, scoring five goals in the first half, which was followed by one goal in the second to top region rival, the Dade County Lady Wolverines 6-0.
James Mercer focuses as he pole vaults nine feet six inches to take a first place finish in the Rebels tri-match Tuesday, March 23.

James Mercer focuses as he pole vaults nine feet six inches to take a first place finish in the Rebels tri-match Tuesday, March 23.

Fannin shines at track and field meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels and Lady Rebels track and field teams battled against Dawson County and Johnson High School Tuesday, March 23, and had a solid outing finishing overall in second place. In the Girls 100 Meter Dash, Monica Cosentino placed fourth overall.
Dawson Worthy delivers a strike during the Cougars game against Towns County Monday, March 15.

Dawson Worthy delivers a strike during the Cougars game against Towns County Monday, March 15.

Copper Basin falls to Indians

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars baseball team struggled to cross home plate in their home opener Monday, March 15, as they fell to Towns County 11-1. Dawson Worthy started on the hill for the Cougars, pitching two and two-thirds innings, striking out five Indians.