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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.
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.