Sports

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.
Fannin Rebels Andrew Waldrep (30) and Micah O’Neal (52) bring down a Banks County ball carrier Friday, October 2.

Fannin Rebels Andrew Waldrep (30) and Micah O’Neal (52) bring down a Banks County ball carrier Friday, October 2.

Fannin tops Pepperell, remains perfect

News Staff
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
We have all heard when you go to a new school or a new neighborhood, you find the biggest, toughest bully on the block and go see how you stack up. Well, the Fannin County Rebels did that last Friday, when they traveled to play Region 7-AA bully Pepperell in a huge matchup for both teams.
Andre Bivens was one of 15 seniors honored before the Rebels football game against Gordon Central Friday, October 9. Shown are, from left, Ivy Hyde, Bivens, Danica Padrut, Chaz Padrut, Joci Padrut and coach Chad Cheatham.

Andre Bivens was one of 15 seniors honored before the Rebels football game against Gordon Central Friday, October 9. Shown are, from left, Ivy Hyde, Bivens, Danica Padrut, Chaz Padrut, Joci Padrut and coach Chad Cheatham.

Fannin County honors football seniors

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Copper Basin Cougar Sebastian Baliles (12) muscles his way through a defender in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars football team.

Copper Basin Cougar Sebastian Baliles (12) muscles his way through a defender in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars football team.

Cougars lose battle to McMinn Central

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars took to the road again Friday, October 9, to take on McMinn Central in a non-region football game in Etowah, Tennessee. The 7-0 Cougars were looking to stay unbeaten, while also trying to avenge a tough loss last year to the 1-5 Chargers in Copperhill.
Lady Rebel Jaylen Green fields a ball in recent action for the Lady Rebels softball team.

Lady Rebel Jaylen Green fields a ball in recent action for the Lady Rebels softball team.

Lady Rebels fall to Chattooga

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team traveled to Summerville, Georgia, Wednesday, October 7, for a double header against Chattooga. Slow starts plagued the Lady Rebels in both games, and Fannin Could not recover as Chattooga won the first game 13-0 and the second game 11-0.
Rebel quarterback Luke Holloway scrambles out and avoids a defender during Fannin County’s game against the Gordon Central Warriors Friday, October 9.

Rebel quarterback Luke Holloway scrambles out and avoids a defender during Fannin County’s game against the Gordon Central Warriors Friday, October 9.

Rebels dominate Gordon Central 57-6

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel football team stepped on their home field Friday, October 9, and was able to string together a powerful first half to take a 57-6 win over the Gordon Central Warriors.
Reagan York Keeps a volley alive in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel volleyball team.

Reagan York Keeps a volley alive in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel volleyball team.

Fannin places third at Area Tournament

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team played in their Area Tournament Saturday, October 3. Fannin County played well, finishing third overall. In the Lady Rebels first game they faced Chattooga.