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Rebel Seth Reece (5) find an open running lane during the Rebels playoff game against Fitzgerald Friday, December 11.

Rebel Seth Reece (5) find an open running lane during the Rebels playoff game against Fitzgerald Friday, December 11.

Rebels historic season comes to an end

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel football team’s historic season came to a close Friday, December 11, as the number seventh ranked team in Region AA, fell to the number one team, the Fitzgerald Hurricanes 48-14. Electric described the atmosphere before the kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
The Fannin County Rebel football team was recognized for the Georgia High School Football Daily’s (GHSFD) State Team of the Week Award Wednesday, December 9. Seniors gathered with Rebel Head Coach Chad Cheatham to celebrate the recognition. Shown, from left, front, McCay Turner, James Mercer, Christian Resendiz, coach Cheatham, Micah O’Neal, Jake Sands and Caleb Postell; back row, Dalton Ross, Brayden Foster, Tommy Ledford, Andre Bivens, Mason Bundy, Jalen Ingram, Luke Holloway, junior Seth Reece and Chris

The Fannin County Rebel football team was recognized for the Georgia High School Football Daily’s (GHSFD) State Team of the Week Award Wednesday, December 9. Seniors gathered with Rebel Head Coach Chad Cheatham to celebrate the recognition. Shown, from left, front, McCay Turner, James Mercer, Christian Resendiz, coach Cheatham, Micah O’Neal, Jake Sands and Caleb Postell; back row, Dalton Ross, Brayden Foster, Tommy Ledford, Andre Bivens, Mason Bundy, Jalen Ingram, Luke Holloway, junior Seth Reece and Chris

Rebels recognized for historic season

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel football team was recently recognized for making the 7AA All Region Team.
Lady Cougar Summer Montgomery passes to the open player during the Lady Cougars game against Polk County Thursday, December 3.

Lady Cougar Summer Montgomery passes to the open player during the Lady Cougars game against Polk County Thursday, December 3.

Lady Cougars fall to Polk

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars hosted in-county rival the Polk County Lady Cats Thursday, December 3. Polk County jumped out to an early lead, but the Lady Cougars started climbing back into the game in the later quarters. Polk County was able to hold on to win the game 54-23.
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Rebels fall to Lions

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel boys basketball team hosted the Christian Heritage Lions Thursday, December 3. The Rebels played well, but a fast start by the Lions was enough to give them a 68-45 victory over Fannin.
Lady Rebel Becca Ledford fights through a double team in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Lady Rebel Becca Ledford fights through a double team in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Lady Rebel defense key in Christian Heritage win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels continued their winning streak as they handled Christian Heritage 48-31 Tuesday, December 3. The Lady Rebels had an eight-point first quarter as Natalie Thomas drained a long-range three pointer, followed by Abby Ledford and Reagan York netted a two-point basket each.
Luke Holloway (12) keeps the ball for first down during the Rebels game against Heard County Friday, December 4.

Luke Holloway (12) keeps the ball for first down during the Rebels game against Heard County Friday, December 4.

Rebels top Heard for Elite Eight spot

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel football team punched their ticket to the Elite Eight of the Georgia State Playoffs Friday, December 4, as they pulled out a nail biting 21-14 win in front of a packed stadium over the Heard County Braves.
Fannin Rebel Landon Norton looks for an open man as he drives the lane in recent action for the Fannin Rebels basketball team.

Fannin Rebel Landon Norton looks for an open man as he drives the lane in recent action for the Fannin Rebels basketball team.

Gilmer tops the Fannin Rebels

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels battled the Highway 515 rival the Gilmer County Bobcats Monday, November 23. The Rebels played well, leading at halftime, but Gilmer battled back to win the game 63-57. Tucker Hanson led Fannin in the first quarter, netting six points on two, three-point buckets.
Cougar Radford Cheek (11) muscles through Rebels Nick Arp (21) and Kaeden Twiggs (5) during the Rebels and Cougars basketball game Tuesday, November 24.

Cougar Radford Cheek (11) muscles through Rebels Nick Arp (21) and Kaeden Twiggs (5) during the Rebels and Cougars basketball game Tuesday, November 24.

Norton’s 26 points helps hold off Copper Basin

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels and Copper Basin Cougars had a slugfest on the court during the last night of the ETC Tip-Off Tournament Tuesday, November 24.
Cohutta Hyde (4) helps give Fannin Rebel Head Coach Chad Cheatham a Gatorade bath after the Rebels 28-21 win over Pace Academy Saturday, November 28.

Cohutta Hyde (4) helps give Fannin Rebel Head Coach Chad Cheatham a Gatorade bath after the Rebels 28-21 win over Pace Academy Saturday, November 28.

Rebels top Knights to advance in playoffs

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels secured their first playoff win since 1995 when they faced off against a star-studded Pace County football team in the first round of the Region AA State Championship Friday, November 28. The Rebels played tough, physical football for all four quarters for a huge 28-21 win.
Cougar Timothy Jabaley fights through contact for a two-point basket during the Cougars matchup against Gilmer County Saturday, November 21.

Cougar Timothy Jabaley fights through contact for a two-point basket during the Cougars matchup against Gilmer County Saturday, November 21.

Copper Basin competes with Gilmer in close loss

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars basketball team showed that they can play with anyone Saturday, November 21, as they faced off against the Gilmer County Bobcats. The game was a back and forth defensive battle, but the Bobcats barely squeaked by with a 42-35 win.