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Fannin County High School flag junior Annaleigh Cheatham (#20) runs the ball while sophomore Makenzie Duvall blocks in action earlier this year.

Fannin County High School flag junior Annaleigh Cheatham (#20) runs the ball while sophomore Makenzie Duvall blocks in action earlier this year.

Flag opens region play with two wins

News Staff
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Fannin County High School flag football team scored two wins Thursday October 30 at home against Rome and Ringgold. “Our girls kicked off region play with two big wins. We started the day against Rome and battled hard to come away with the victory.
The Fannin County High School volleyball team finished it’s 2025 season with an appearance in the Elite Eight. They played Bremen and lost in three sets. Pictured is this years team as they prepared to leave for the final matches, from left, front, Shannon Powell, Maya Butler, Amberly Patterson, Maddie Partin, Karleigh Hurd, Maggie ledford; back, Kendall Clore, Karis Hurd, Keslie Kea Taber Pass, Audrey Veal, and Adelyn Barnes.

The Fannin County High School volleyball team finished it’s 2025 season with an appearance in the Elite Eight. They played Bremen and lost in three sets. Pictured is this years team as they prepared to leave for the final matches, from left, front, Shannon Powell, Maya Butler, Amberly Patterson, Maddie Partin, Karleigh Hurd, Maggie ledford; back, Kendall Clore, Karis Hurd, Keslie Kea Taber Pass, Audrey Veal, and Adelyn Barnes.

Fannin wins first set, but falls in Elite 8

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Fannin County High School volleyball team’s 2025 season came to an end at the Elite Eight showdown in Bremen Wednesday, October 22. Fannin came out strong  in the first set, winning it 25-20. Fannin played three tough sets after that. Bremen won all three sets (13-25, 15-25, 11-25).
The Fannin County High School cross country team placed first at the Fast Break Challenge at Heritage High School. Shown with their award are, from left, Kyler Wilson, Rylin Davis, Grey Ward, Henry Schueneman, Jamari Dunn, Winn Rickbaker, Jainil Patel, Aiden Jones, Mitchell Martin and Gabe Pirkle.

The Fannin County High School cross country team placed first at the Fast Break Challenge at Heritage High School. Shown with their award are, from left, Kyler Wilson, Rylin Davis, Grey Ward, Henry Schueneman, Jamari Dunn, Winn Rickbaker, Jainil Patel, Aiden Jones, Mitchell Martin and Gabe Pirkle.

Rebels take first

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The FCHS Rebels cross country team came in first place at the Fast Break Challenge at Heritage High School in Ringgold, Georgia, Tuesday, October 21.
Conrad Holloway eyes Braxton Cheatham as the Fannin County Rebels looked to pick up yardage against Christian Heritage Friday night in Blue Ridge.

Conrad Holloway eyes Braxton Cheatham as the Fannin County Rebels looked to pick up yardage against Christian Heritage Friday night in Blue Ridge.

Rebels fall in region shootout

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Fannin Rebels football team took a tough 24-14 loss to the Christian Heritage (CHS) Lions Friday, October 24, dropping their region record to 4-2. Fannin received the opening kickoff, but the Rebels were stopped on their first offensive possession.
Some of the ladies behind Fostering Fannin are shown in their element, from left, Sally Masters, Swan McKnight, Stacie Hamlin, McKenzi Farris and Jan Wheeler.

Some of the ladies behind Fostering Fannin are shown in their element, from left, Sally Masters, Swan McKnight, Stacie Hamlin, McKenzi Farris and Jan Wheeler.

Fostering Fannin strives to provide ‘normal’ home life

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Twinkling lights on a tree and presents beneath are sometimes absent for children in less than typical homes during Christmas time. While these children may really wish for a more “normal” home life, Fostering Fannin exists to make that wish more of a possibility.
The Fannin County High School volleyball team has reached the Elite Eight and will play today, Wednesday, October 22, against top ranked Bremen. Pictured after the win over Lamar County are, from left, front, Shannon Powell, Amberly Patterson, Keslei Kea, Maya Butler, Maggie Ledford, Karleigh Hurd, Maddie Partin; and back, Head Coach Suzianne Pass, Taber Pass, Addelyn Barnes, Karis Hurd, Kendall Clore, Audrey Veal, Jordan Deal and Madi Raines.

The Fannin County High School volleyball team has reached the Elite Eight and will play today, Wednesday, October 22, against top ranked Bremen. Pictured after the win over Lamar County are, from left, front, Shannon Powell, Amberly Patterson, Keslei Kea, Maya Butler, Maggie Ledford, Karleigh Hurd, Maddie Partin; and back, Head Coach Suzianne Pass, Taber Pass, Addelyn Barnes, Karis Hurd, Kendall Clore, Audrey Veal, Jordan Deal and Madi Raines.

Lady Rebels earn Elite Eight spot

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The 24th-ranked Fannin County High School volleyball team traveled over 1000 miles in four days to earn a spot in the Georgia Single A Division Elite Eight with two wins in the 2025 state tournament.
Fannin County’s Kason Brown, Brody Burnette and Casen Bailey maneuver to make a tackle in previous action this year. The trio are part of a defense whose starters held Armuchee to negative 11 yards Friday night.

Fannin County’s Kason Brown, Brody Burnette and Casen Bailey maneuver to make a tackle in previous action this year. The trio are part of a defense whose starters held Armuchee to negative 11 yards Friday night.

Defense shines in Fannin win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Fannin County High School football team brought home a big 48-13 region win over Armuchee High School, Friday, October 17. The Rebels opened the game with a touchdown scoring drive. Braden Walker returned the kickoff to the 35 yard line.
In previous Copper Basin action this year, Dawson Pittman (left photo) looks downfield and Cooper Floyd (right) comes up with a big tackle.

In previous Copper Basin action this year, Dawson Pittman (left photo) looks downfield and Cooper Floyd (right) comes up with a big tackle.

Copper Basin scores 44 in third victory

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Copper Basin High School Cougars traveled five miles from the Kentucky line to Byrdstown, Tennessee, Friday night and returned home 44-18 winners over Pickett County. The game, played on a baseball field, was dominated by the Cougars.  “It was quiet and there was not a lot of energy there.
The Copper Basin High School Lady Cougar volleyball team defeated Polk County in the district tournament Oct. 6. Pictured is Riley Akens passing the ball.

The Copper Basin High School Lady Cougar volleyball team defeated Polk County in the district tournament Oct. 6. Pictured is Riley Akens passing the ball.

Lady Cougars dominate Polk to open tourney

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team showed their determination and strength against Polk County Oct. 6 during the opening district tournament at home. They dominated the game and won in three sets 25-13, 25-11 and 25-17.
Fannin high flag football junior AnnaLeigh Cheatham (#20) pulls the flag of a Dalton Academy player as sophomore Kendall Gaddis (#5) runs for the tackle and Lynnex Patterson (#9) runs to assist. Fannin won the game 35-6 in Gilmer County Oct. 9.

Fannin high flag football junior AnnaLeigh Cheatham (#20) pulls the flag of a Dalton Academy player as sophomore Kendall Gaddis (#5) runs for the tackle and Lynnex Patterson (#9) runs to assist. Fannin won the game 35-6 in Gilmer County Oct. 9.

Fannin flag team wins twice

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
It was smooth sailing for the Fannin County High School flag football team at Gilmer County High School Oct. 10 as they defeated Dalton Academy 35-6 and defeated Gilmer County 28-0. “My team showed up and showed out this week, earning big wins over both Gilmer and Dalton Academy.