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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.