In-chair athletes and their push-assist partners line up for Saturday’s Bigfoot Boogie in the twin cities of McCaysville and Copperhill. They are members of the Kyle Pease Foundation, which empowers individuals with disabilities through inclusive sports experiences. (See next week’s issue of The News Observer for the complete Bigfoot Boogie wrap up).

The Fannin County High School cross country boys and girls teams are shown following their successful trip to the State Championships. Shown with their awards are, from left, back row: Coach Dr. Lucas Roof, Jainil Patel, Aiden Jones, Winn Rickenbaker, Jamari Dunn, Rylin Davis, Henry Schueneman, Grey Ward, and Gabe Pirkle; and, front row, Addison Head, Sydney Ford, Charlotte Vallejo, Lola Temples, Maddie Schueneman, Garin Rickenbaker, Lana Hicks, Townson Rickenbaker, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Coach Miranda R

Copper Basin’s Dylan Beaver (75) and Cooper Floyd (64) get instructions during recent Cougar action.

CJ Reece set the all-time tackling record at Fannin County High School Friday night in the Rebels contest against Gordon Lee.

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 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.

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

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.

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.