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Lady Rebel Becca Ledford drives to the basket in recent action for the Fannin County basketball team.

Lady Rebel Becca Ledford drives to the basket in recent action for the Fannin County basketball team.

Fannin tops Lady Indians

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Lady Rebels found themselves in a battle late in the fourth quarter against region rival, the Chattooga Lady Indians Tuesday, January 5, but were able to come away with a 68-65 win. Fannin started out on fire offensively, scoring 16 points in the first quarter.
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TSSAA releases basketball restrictions

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Polk County Deputy Sheriff and Polk County High School School Resource Officer Jayson Lamb took to social media to let people know that Polk County Schools will start the 2021 year with restrictions to sporting events.
Tucker Hanson drives to the basket on a fastbreak in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels basketball team.

Tucker Hanson drives to the basket on a fastbreak in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels basketball team.

Rebels fall to Rabun County Wildcats

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team battled the Rabun County Wildcats Wednesday, December 30, in Rabun County, Georgia. The Rebels started slow, but rallied back in the later quarters, but it was the Wildcats taking a 55-43 win over the Rebels as time expired.
The Fannin County Rebel wrestling team competed in the Lambert High School Hookem Holiday Clash Tuesday, December 29. Shown are, from left, Coach Alan Collis, Bryson Bradburn, Logan long, Taylor Collis, Chelsey Frye, Colby Shaw, Cooper Moreland, Mason Bundy, Drake Cantrell, Jackson Mercer, Corbin Davenport, Levi Cochran, McCay Turner, Blake Summers, Tristan Siler, Tommy Ledford, Zechariah Prater, Coach Chuck Patterson, Carson Collis, Kolton Stephens, Matthew Crowder, Caleb McTaggart and Christen Newberry.

The Fannin County Rebel wrestling team competed in the Lambert High School Hookem Holiday Clash Tuesday, December 29. Shown are, from left, Coach Alan Collis, Bryson Bradburn, Logan long, Taylor Collis, Chelsey Frye, Colby Shaw, Cooper Moreland, Mason Bundy, Drake Cantrell, Jackson Mercer, Corbin Davenport, Levi Cochran, McCay Turner, Blake Summers, Tristan Siler, Tommy Ledford, Zechariah Prater, Coach Chuck Patterson, Carson Collis, Kolton Stephens, Matthew Crowder, Caleb McTaggart and Christen Newberry.

Fannin County wrestling off to great start

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team traveled to Gainesville, Georgia, Wednesday, December 23, to compete in the Gainesville Big Red Duals. The Rebels had a good outing overall, going 3-2 on the day.
Lady Rebel Mackenzie Johnson goes up for a contested lay-up in recent action for Fannin County.

Lady Rebel Mackenzie Johnson goes up for a contested lay-up in recent action for Fannin County.

Lady Rebels fall to Lumpkin

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
By Caleb Collins caleb@thenewsobserver.com The Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team traveled to Lumpkin County for the Kelly King Holiday Classic basketball tournament Monday, December 21. A slow start plagued the Lady Rebels as they fell to the Lady Indians 61-27.
Fannin County football senior Mason Bundy signed to play football with the Liberty University Flames Wednesday, December 16. Shown following the signing are, from left, Jerry Garren, uncle; Cindy Garren, aunt; Dena Johnson, mother; Bundy; Chris Johnson, father; and Scott Johnson, uncle.

Fannin County football senior Mason Bundy signed to play football with the Liberty University Flames Wednesday, December 16. Shown following the signing are, from left, Jerry Garren, uncle; Cindy Garren, aunt; Dena Johnson, mother; Bundy; Chris Johnson, father; and Scott Johnson, uncle.

Bundy signs scholarship with Liberty University

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Fannin County Rebel offensive lineman Mason Bundy, a three star recruit, decided to further his academic and athletic career Wednesday, December 16, by signing a scholarship to play under Hugh Freeze at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
PGA Championship at Sea Palms Golf Club in St. Simons, Georgia, December 5 and 6. Panter finished second in her age division.

PGA Championship at Sea Palms Golf Club in St. Simons, Georgia, December 5 and 6. Panter finished second in her age division.

Panter shines at Junior PGA Championship

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Local golfer and Fannin County resident Lainey Panter recently competed in the 2020 Georgia Junior PGA Championship, finishing in a tie for second in the tournament. The event was held at Sea Palms Golf Club in St. Simons, Georgia, December 5 and 6.
Rebel Landon Norton looks for the open man in a fast break during the Rebels 50-49 win over Union County Saturday, December 12.

Rebel Landon Norton looks for the open man in a fast break during the Rebels 50-49 win over Union County Saturday, December 12.

Fannin County battles back

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels found themselves down early in their home game against Union County Saturday, December 12, but was able to battle back from a 17-0 deficit to win the game 50-49. It was all Union County early in the first as the Rebel could not buy a basket.
Lady Rebel Prisila Bautista shoots a three-point basket during the Lady Rebels 58-47 win over Union County Saturday, December 12.

Lady Rebel Prisila Bautista shoots a three-point basket during the Lady Rebels 58-47 win over Union County Saturday, December 12.

Lady Rebels win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels battled the Union County Lady Panthers Saturday, December 12, and were able to get the win with help from freshman Courtney Davis, who put up 19-points. Fannin erupted in the first out-scoring the Lady Panthers 20-8.