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Fannin County’s Becca Ledford goes up for two of her 14 points against the Josey Lady Eagles in the AA Girls State Basketball Championship game in Macon Thursday, March 11. The Lady Rebels set the pace for three of four quarters, but couldn’t hold on in the last eight minutes for the victory.

Fannin County’s Becca Ledford goes up for two of her 14 points against the Josey Lady Eagles in the AA Girls State Basketball Championship game in Macon Thursday, March 11. The Lady Rebels set the pace for three of four quarters, but couldn’t hold on in the last eight minutes for the victory.

Back home from the title game

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Fannin County’s Lady Rebels proved they were the best girls basketball team in Georgia’s Class AA for 24 minutes Thursday at the Macon Centreplex.
Wyatt Rogers lays down a bunt to get on base in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels’ baseball team.

Wyatt Rogers lays down a bunt to get on base in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels’ baseball team.

Rebels shut out 3-0 on road trip to face Model

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Fannin County’s baseball team hit the road Monday, March 8, for a region 7AA matchup with Model.  It was a tough day for the Rebel offense as Model shut out Fannin 3-0.  The Blue Devils struck first, scoring a run in the bottom of the first inning on back-to-back doubles to take a 1-0 lead.
Jake Jones stretches out to keep a volley alive in recent action at a Fannin Rebel tennis match.

Jake Jones stretches out to keep a volley alive in recent action at a Fannin Rebel tennis match.

Rebels stay on top of region standings

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel tennis team took on Pepperell in Blue Ridge Monday, March 8, in a region 7AA matchup.  The boys were looking to stay undefeated in the region and got off to a great start as sophomore Sam Jabaley won his singles match by a score of 6-2 and 6-1.
Lady Rebel goalkeeper Rachael Jessen kicks the ball away from the goal in recent action for the Lady Rebels’ soccer team.

Lady Rebel goalkeeper Rachael Jessen kicks the ball away from the goal in recent action for the Lady Rebels’ soccer team.

Lady Rebels score five goals on North Murray

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels’ and Rebels’ soccer teams split wins against the North Murray Indians, Tuesday, March 2.  The Lady Rebels were able to win their game 5-0 while the Rebels fell just short as the Indians scored a goal in the final minutes of the game to win 1-0.
Logan Hughes unloads on a pitch during the Rebels’ game against Gilmer County Tuesday, March 2.

Logan Hughes unloads on a pitch during the Rebels’ game against Gilmer County Tuesday, March 2.

Rebels thump Bobcats 13-3 for season sweep

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team put on a show Wednesday, March 3, topping the Gilmer County Bobcats 13-3 for the season sweep. Bradley Holloway was a key part in the Rebels’ victory, as he had four of the Rebels’ 12 hits in the game.
The Lady Rebels joined in celebration Saturday night following their 43-41 win over the Butler Lady Bulldogs. The victory advances Fannin County to the state championship game Thursday, March 11 in Macon.

The Lady Rebels joined in celebration Saturday night following their 43-41 win over the Butler Lady Bulldogs. The victory advances Fannin County to the state championship game Thursday, March 11 in Macon.

NEXT STOP MACON

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Becca Ledford hit the biggest two-point basket in recent Fannin County basketball history when she rattled the rim for a two-pointer to give the Lady Rebels a 43-41 win over the Butler Lady Bulldogs.
Wyatt Rogers scoops up a ground ball during the Rebels’ game against Union County Wednesday, February 24.

Wyatt Rogers scoops up a ground ball during the Rebels’ game against Union County Wednesday, February 24.

Rebels’ 11 strike-outs not enough in Lumpkin loss

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels battled the Lumpkin County Indians Monday, February 22, and fought hard in the game, but fell just short as the Indians escaped with a 8-5 win. Logan Hughes started on the hill for the Rebels, pitching three innings and sitting down six batters.
Lady Rebels Mackenzie Johnson (32), Courtney Davis (1) and Natalie Thomas (30) celebrate as the clock hits double zeros in their Sweet Sixteen win against Heard County Friday, February 26.

Lady Rebels Mackenzie Johnson (32), Courtney Davis (1) and Natalie Thomas (30) celebrate as the clock hits double zeros in their Sweet Sixteen win against Heard County Friday, February 26.

Lady Rebels advance to Elite Eight

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels punched their ticket to the Elite Eight, Friday, February 26, as they hosted the Heard County Braves in the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA State Basketball Tournament.
Blake Summers throws Lovett wrestler Alex Hyman to the mat during his state championship match, Wednesday, February 10.

Blake Summers throws Lovett wrestler Alex Hyman to the mat during his state championship match, Wednesday, February 10.

Summers first freshman state champ

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Fannin County High School freshman Blake Summers comes from a long line of talented wrestlers, which helped him gain experience, and win the Region 8-AA individual State Championship.