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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.
Lady Rebel Becca Ledford spikes the ball in recent action for the Fannin County volleyball team.

Lady Rebel Becca Ledford spikes the ball in recent action for the Fannin County volleyball team.

Lady Rebels fall to Armuchee in tournament

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team faced off against the Armuchee Lady Indians Wednesday, October 21, in the first round of the State Tournament. Fannin County played well, but fell to the Lady Indians 3-1.
The Fannin County Recreation Department held tennis practice Thursday, October 16. Shown are, from left, front, Carolina Kinkade, Tammy Tollai and Ella Norris; and back, Luke Pelfrey, Thomas Tollai, Ava Acker, Addeyln Beavers and coach Mark Miller.

The Fannin County Recreation Department held tennis practice Thursday, October 16. Shown are, from left, front, Carolina Kinkade, Tammy Tollai and Ella Norris; and back, Luke Pelfrey, Thomas Tollai, Ava Acker, Addeyln Beavers and coach Mark Miller.

Rec department holds tennis and golf practice

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Cougars Timothy Fair (33) and Timothy Jabaley (5) stop a Falcons runner in Copper Basin’s 12-7 win over North Georgia Friday, October 16.

Cougars Timothy Fair (33) and Timothy Jabaley (5) stop a Falcons runner in Copper Basin’s 12-7 win over North Georgia Friday, October 16.

Cougars defense helps top North Georgia Falcons

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars, who do not have their starting quarterback, backup quarterback, starting running back and starting linebacker battled against the North Georgia Falcons Friday, October 15.