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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.
Lady Rebel Chelsey Fry hits a ball during Fannin County’s game with the Coosa Eagles Wednesday, September 30.

Lady Rebel Chelsey Fry hits a ball during Fannin County’s game with the Coosa Eagles Wednesday, September 30.

Coosa Eagles top Lady Rebels

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team held their senior night for three seniors after Wednesday’s home conference game against conference rival, the Coosa Eagles. The Eagles jumped out to an early lead and the Lady Rebels could not recover as they fell to Coosa 9-0.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team honored three seniors during the team’s senior night Wednesday, September 30. Emma Mitchell was the first to be honored and is shown with her parents Chan and Amber Mitchell.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team honored three seniors during the team’s senior night Wednesday, September 30. Emma Mitchell was the first to be honored and is shown with her parents Chan and Amber Mitchell.

Softball Seniors Honored

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Copper Basin Cougar Joe Boggs (15) hands the ball off to Johnathan Johnson (21) in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougar football team.

Copper Basin Cougar Joe Boggs (15) hands the ball off to Johnathan Johnson (21) in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougar football team.

Cougars top Yellow Jackets to remain unbeaten

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars hit the road to Chattanooga for a Region 3-A battle with the 2-4 Lookout Valley Yellow Jackets Friday, October 2, and came back home with a solid 21-0 win to stay undefeated on the 2020 season.
Fannin Rebel Seth Reece (5) takes the ball to the endzone, while Mason Bundy (70) blocks a trailing defender during the Rebels 49-13 win over Banks Friday, October 2.

Fannin Rebel Seth Reece (5) takes the ball to the endzone, while Mason Bundy (70) blocks a trailing defender during the Rebels 49-13 win over Banks Friday, October 2.

Rebels top Leopards to remain undefeated

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
A slow start hindered the Rebels early against Banks County on a chilly night Friday, October 2, but an explosive third quarter sealed the deal for Fannin as they put up five touchdowns to extend their lead and win 49-13.