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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.
Skyler Nipper shoots a contested two-point jumpshot over a Yellow Jacket defender during the Lady Cougars basketball game against Lookout Valley Thursday, February 18.

Skyler Nipper shoots a contested two-point jumpshot over a Yellow Jacket defender during the Lady Cougars basketball game against Lookout Valley Thursday, February 18.

Lady Cougars to compete for district title

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars topped the Sale Creek Lady Panthers 38-25 to punch their ticket to the District Championship game against Tellico. The Lady Cougars played well from the start, outscoring the Lady Panthers 10-4 in the first quarter.
The Lady Rebels basketball team beat out Chattooga Thursday, February 18, to claim the AA Region 7 title. Shown following their championship victory are, from left, front, Abby Ledford, Becca Ledford and Reagan York; and back, Paige Foresman, Reigan O’Neal, Ava Queen, Prisila Bautista, Coach Ryan Chastain, Olivia Sisson, Natalie Thomas, Mackenzie Johnson and Courtney Davis.

The Lady Rebels basketball team beat out Chattooga Thursday, February 18, to claim the AA Region 7 title. Shown following their championship victory are, from left, front, Abby Ledford, Becca Ledford and Reagan York; and back, Paige Foresman, Reigan O’Neal, Ava Queen, Prisila Bautista, Coach Ryan Chastain, Olivia Sisson, Natalie Thomas, Mackenzie Johnson and Courtney Davis.

Lady Rebels top Chattooga for region title

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels put on a show in the second half of the region championship game against Chattooga Thursday, February 18, to win the game 68-39  and claim their first AA Region 7 Champions title since 1999.
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Rebels season ends with loss to Coosa Eagles

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Fannin Rebels’ season ended in heartbreaking fashion Friday, February 12, as the Coosa Eagles got a two-point basket to drop in the final second of the game to give them a two-point lead and the win, topping the Rebels 46-44.
Lainey Panter signed a golf scholarship to play at the University of North Georgia, Wednesday, February 10. Shown after the signing ceremony are, from left, front, mother, Lorraine Panter; golfer, Lainey Panter; and brother, Austin Panter; and back, father, Kevin Panter.

Lainey Panter signed a golf scholarship to play at the University of North Georgia, Wednesday, February 10. Shown after the signing ceremony are, from left, front, mother, Lorraine Panter; golfer, Lainey Panter; and brother, Austin Panter; and back, father, Kevin Panter.

Panter signs with UNG

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Lainey Panter was joined by friends and family as she decided to further her academic and athletic career Wednesday, February 10, by signing a scholarship to play golf at the University of North Georgia (UNG).
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team won their first state championship as they topped Lovett in the state title match. The Rebels’ wrestling team are shown following the big win, which was the first male athletic team to win a state championship at Fannin County High School.

The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team won their first state championship as they topped Lovett in the state title match. The Rebels’ wrestling team are shown following the big win, which was the first male athletic team to win a state championship at Fannin County High School.

Rebels bring home state title

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team closed their season with the high school’s first state title since 1998, Thursday, February 11, in the GHSA Wrestling State Tournament in Macon, Georgia.
Copper Basin held its senior night ceremony for the basketball and cheer seniors Saturday, February 6. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, mother, Deanne Burkett; senior, Logan Burkett; father, Josh Burkett; and brother Joshua Burkett.

Copper Basin held its senior night ceremony for the basketball and cheer seniors Saturday, February 6. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, mother, Deanne Burkett; senior, Logan Burkett; father, Josh Burkett; and brother Joshua Burkett.

Copper Basin Honors seniors

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 9, 2021