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Fannin Rebel Kaleb Green fits his way to a two-point basket during the Rebels basketball game against Pickens County Saturday, November 21.

Fannin Rebel Kaleb Green fits his way to a two-point basket during the Rebels basketball game against Pickens County Saturday, November 21.

Rebels lose battle with Pickens County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Fannin County High School men’s basketball team went head to head with the Pickens County Dragons on the first night of the ETC Tip-Off Tournament Saturday, November 21. The Rebels battled the dragons for four quarters, but it was Pickens that squeaked by with a 57-54 win.
Lady Cougar Sapporiah Ross goes up to contest a jumpshot during Copper Basin’s game against Gilmer County Saturday, November 21.

Lady Cougar Sapporiah Ross goes up to contest a jumpshot during Copper Basin’s game against Gilmer County Saturday, November 21.

Lady Cougars fall

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Offensive struggles plagued the Lady Cougars early on in their match-up with the Gilmer County Lady Cats on the first night of the ETC Tip-Off Tournament Saturday, November 21.
Lady Rebel Prisila Bautista drives past a Pickens defender during the Lady Rebels win against the Dragonettes Saturday, November 21.

Lady Rebel Prisila Bautista drives past a Pickens defender during the Lady Rebels win against the Dragonettes Saturday, November 21.

Lady Rebels start season 1-0 after topping Dragonettes

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team started their 2020-2021 basketball season at the ETC Tip-Off Tournament Saturday, November 21, against Pickens County. The Lady Rebels started out strong, took the lead after halftime, kept it, winning the game 65-56.
Fannin Rebel football Head Coach Chad Cheatham smiles as he hoists the Region 7AA Championship trophy after Fannin’s 55-7 win over Dade County Friday, November 20.

Fannin Rebel football Head Coach Chad Cheatham smiles as he hoists the Region 7AA Championship trophy after Fannin’s 55-7 win over Dade County Friday, November 20.

Rebels undefeated for second time in school history

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Undefeated Region 7-AA Champions, the Fannin County Rebels, traveled to Trenton, Georgia, Friday, November 20, to take on the Dade County Wolverines.
The Fannin County Lady Rebel varsity volleyball team was recognized at their end of season banquet Tuesday, November 10. Shown are, from left, Reagan York, Becca Ledford, Paige Foresman, Abby Ledford, Prisila Bautista, Brooklyn Cole, Kaylie Kendall, Alyssa Anderson, Rachel Bruce and Rachel Prater.

The Fannin County Lady Rebel varsity volleyball team was recognized at their end of season banquet Tuesday, November 10. Shown are, from left, Reagan York, Becca Ledford, Paige Foresman, Abby Ledford, Prisila Bautista, Brooklyn Cole, Kaylie Kendall, Alyssa Anderson, Rachel Bruce and Rachel Prater.

Lady Rebels volleyball holds banquet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Fannin Rebel Landon Norton shoots a floater over a Raider defender during the Rebels’ preseason game against Habersham County Thursday, November 12.

Fannin Rebel Landon Norton shoots a floater over a Raider defender during the Rebels’ preseason game against Habersham County Thursday, November 12.

Fannin County Rebels fall to Raiders in preseason matchup

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels men’s basketball team started out great defensively in their preseason matchup against Habersham County, but ultimately fell to the Raiders 50-32. Both teams were solid defensively to start the game, with Habersham leading 8-6 at the end of the first quarter.
Becca Ledford goes up for a layup during the Lady Rebels’ preseason basketball game with the Habersham Lady Raiders Thursday, November 12.

Becca Ledford goes up for a layup during the Lady Rebels’ preseason basketball game with the Habersham Lady Raiders Thursday, November 12.

Lady Rebels fall to Habersham in preseason scrimmage

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team hosted the Habersham Lady Raiders for a preseason basketball game Thursday, November 12. The game came down to the final buzzer, but the Lady Raiders managed to squeak out a 45-41 win.
The Fannin Rebel and Lady Rebel cross country teams ran in the state cross country meet in Carrollton, Georgia, Saturday, November 7. Shown following the state meet are, from left, front, Monica Cosentino holding Boone the dog; middle row, Erin Jones, Hannah Sosebee, Taylor Poland, Kristin Cipich, Kinsley Sullivan, Taber Pass, Teagan Cioffi, Carlee Holloway, Olivia Temples and Shaylee Jones; and back row, Jacob Keppal, Jake Jones, Zechariah Prater, Phoenix Leifer, Daniel Espinosa Garcia, James Kyle, Luke Ca

The Fannin Rebel and Lady Rebel cross country teams ran in the state cross country meet in Carrollton, Georgia, Saturday, November 7. Shown following the state meet are, from left, front, Monica Cosentino holding Boone the dog; middle row, Erin Jones, Hannah Sosebee, Taylor Poland, Kristin Cipich, Kinsley Sullivan, Taber Pass, Teagan Cioffi, Carlee Holloway, Olivia Temples and Shaylee Jones; and back row, Jacob Keppal, Jake Jones, Zechariah Prater, Phoenix Leifer, Daniel Espinosa Garcia, James Kyle, Luke Ca

Fannin cross country competes at state meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel and Lady Rebel cross country team competed in the state cross country meet in Carrollton, Georgia, Saturday, November 7. Both the Lady Rebels and the Rebels did well, setting Fannin County up for a great season next year.
Copper Basin High School honored their golf, band, cheerleaders and football seniors Friday, November 6, at the Cougars home playoff game against Clay County. Senior band member Zeke Brendle is shown with Dena Crawford Brendle.

Copper Basin High School honored their golf, band, cheerleaders and football seniors Friday, November 6, at the Cougars home playoff game against Clay County. Senior band member Zeke Brendle is shown with Dena Crawford Brendle.

Copper Basin high school honors seniors

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 10, 2020