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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
Copper Basin quarterback Bryson Grabowski signed his letter of intent to further his academic and athletic football career at Western Carolina University Wednesday, February 3. Shown following the signing ceremony are, from left, front, brother, Eli Grabowski; mother, Amber Grabowski; senior Grabowski; father, Chad Grabowski; and back, brother, Kaeden Grabowski; and sister, Peyton Grabowski.

Copper Basin quarterback Bryson Grabowski signed his letter of intent to further his academic and athletic football career at Western Carolina University Wednesday, February 3. Shown following the signing ceremony are, from left, front, brother, Eli Grabowski; mother, Amber Grabowski; senior Grabowski; father, Chad Grabowski; and back, brother, Kaeden Grabowski; and sister, Peyton Grabowski.

Grabowski signs football scholarship with WCU

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Copper Basin quarterback Bryson Grabowksi will officially further his academic and athletic career at Western Carolina University (WCU) following his letter of intent signing Wednesday, February 3, at Copper Basin High School.
The Fannin County Rebels hoist the Area Championship trophy during their celebration Friday, February 5. This is the first time the Rebels have won an Area Championship since 2005.

The Fannin County Rebels hoist the Area Championship trophy during their celebration Friday, February 5. This is the first time the Rebels have won an Area Championship since 2005.

Fannin wrestling crowned Area Champions

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
For the first time since 2005, the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team are Area Champions. The Rebels traveled to Banks County Friday, February 5, and were able to dominate the competition to win the area.
Andre Bivens attacks the basket in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels.

Andre Bivens attacks the basket in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels.

Norton nets 19 points in Rebels win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team extended their win streak to two Tuesday, January 26, as they defeated the Gordon Central Warriors 63-57. The Rebels fell behind in the first quarter as the Warriors outscored the Rebels 14-12.
Abby Ledford gets past a defender in recent action for a two-point basket for the Lady Rebels.

Abby Ledford gets past a defender in recent action for a two-point basket for the Lady Rebels.

Lady Rebels win streak continues

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels increased their win streak to seven games Tuesday, January 26, as they topped a tough Gordon Central team 61-51.The Lady Rebels are now 7-0 in region play, leading AA Region 7.