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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.
Corbin Davenport works his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Corbin Davenport works his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Fannin Rebels claim Sweet Sixteen finish

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team competed in the first round of the state playoffs Saturday, January 23, as the Rebels looked to advance to the Elite Eight. Fannin County faced Glenn Hill Academy in the first round and was able to top Spartans 76-6 to advance to the Sweet-16.
Lady Cougar Sydney Hickey drives to the basket in recent action for Copper Basin.

Lady Cougar Sydney Hickey drives to the basket in recent action for Copper Basin.

Lady Cougars lose to Lady Panthers

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars traveled to Sale Creek Friday, January 22, to take on the Lady Panthers. The Lady Cougars battled hard, but fell to Sale Creek 50-32.
Timothy Jabaley shoots a two-point jumper during the Cougars basketball game against Towns County Monday, January 18.

Timothy Jabaley shoots a two-point jumper during the Cougars basketball game against Towns County Monday, January 18.

Fair nets 21 points in win against Sale Creek

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars faced off against the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, January 22, at Sale Creek. The Cougars battled for four quarters and were able to hold off the Panthers for a 48-41 region victory.
Abby Ledford gets past a Coosa Lady Eagle for a two-point basket during the Lady Rebels 74-21 win over the Lady Eagles Friday, January 22.

Abby Ledford gets past a Coosa Lady Eagle for a two-point basket during the Lady Rebels 74-21 win over the Lady Eagles Friday, January 22.

Lady Rebels overpower Coosa

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels put on a scoring clinic Friday, January 22, against region opponent, the Coosa Lady Eagles. The Lady Rebels netted 74 points in the contest as they topped Coosa 74-21.
Kaeden Twiggs forces his way past a Dade County defender Saturday, January 23. Twiggs finished the game with 27 points.

Kaeden Twiggs forces his way past a Dade County defender Saturday, January 23. Twiggs finished the game with 27 points.

Twiggs nets 27 in win over Dade County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team grinded out a hard-fought 61-58 win Saturday, January 23, against a tough Dade County team. The Rebels started out hot in the first quarter, outsourcing the Wolverines 18-8.