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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
Sebastian Balilies (12) sheds a tackle during the Cougars game against the Clay County Bulldogs Friday, November 6.

Sebastian Balilies (12) sheds a tackle during the Cougars game against the Clay County Bulldogs Friday, November 6.

Cougars season ends with loss to Clay County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Offensive struggles plagued the Copper Basin Cougars Friday, November 6, as they fell to the Clay County Bulldogs 21-0 in the first round of the state playoffs. The Cougars hosted the Bulldogs and held their senior night ceremony as well.
Seth Reece (5) outruns a defender for a big gain in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team.

Seth Reece (5) outruns a defender for a big gain in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team.

Fannin sets sights on region championship

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel football team continued their steam rolling of opponents Saturday, November 7, as they traveled to Summerville, Georgia, to take on Chattooga High School. The Rebels played well on both sides, winning the game 37-7, as their record remains unblemished at 7-0 on the season.
Rebel Cohutta Hyde (4) pulls down a touchdown pass from Luke Holloway in Fannin’s 42-7 win over Model Friday, October 30.

Rebel Cohutta Hyde (4) pulls down a touchdown pass from Luke Holloway in Fannin’s 42-7 win over Model Friday, October 30.

Fannin Rebels roll past Model to remain perfect

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Two undefeated teams in Region 7AA squared off in Fannin County on a chilly night Friday, October 30. The undefeated Rebels hosted the undefeated in region play Model Blue Devils as the Rebels looked to keep their undefeated streak alive.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels cross country team won first place in the region at thier region meet Tuesday, October 27. Shown following the region victory are, from left, Erin Jones, Taylor Poland, Olivia Temples, Shaylee Jones, Kristin Cipich, Hannah Sosebee, Carlee Holloway, Monica Cosentino, Kinsley Sullivan, Teagan Cioffi, Annabell Lillard.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels cross country team won first place in the region at thier region meet Tuesday, October 27. Shown following the region victory are, from left, Erin Jones, Taylor Poland, Olivia Temples, Shaylee Jones, Kristin Cipich, Hannah Sosebee, Carlee Holloway, Monica Cosentino, Kinsley Sullivan, Teagan Cioffi, Annabell Lillard.

Lady Rebels win region, Rebels finish as Runner Up

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The Fannin County High School Rebels and Lady Rebels cross country team competed in the Region 7AA meet Tuesday, October 27, at Georgia Highlands College in Rome, Georgia.
Carlee Holloway hurdles an obstacle during the Lady Rebels cross country meet Wednesday, October 21.

Carlee Holloway hurdles an obstacle during the Lady Rebels cross country meet Wednesday, October 21.

Holloway places first at cross country meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Fannin County cross country team held their first home meet at the Fannin County Recreation Department Wednesday, October 21. It was also senior night for the Rebel and Lady Rebel runners as four seniors were honored before the meet.