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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.
Lady Rebels cross county athletes smile for a photo after a meet in recent action for Fannin County. Shown are, from left, Kristin Cipich, Olivia Temples, Shaylee Jones, Erin Jones, Monic Cosentino, Carlee Holloway and Teagan Cioffi.

Lady Rebels cross county athletes smile for a photo after a meet in recent action for Fannin County. Shown are, from left, Kristin Cipich, Olivia Temples, Shaylee Jones, Erin Jones, Monic Cosentino, Carlee Holloway and Teagan Cioffi.

Fannin cross country competes

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The Fannin County cross country teams traveled to Meeks Park in Union County Thursday, September 3,to compete in the Run to the Hills meet.  Both the boys and girls teams ended up with a  fifth place team finish. Zechariah Prater finished 11th overall with a time of (20:54).
Cohutta Hyde (4) hauls in a catch for a big gain during the Rebels 48-0 win against the Southeast Whitfield Radiers Friday, September 25.

Cohutta Hyde (4) hauls in a catch for a big gain during the Rebels 48-0 win against the Southeast Whitfield Radiers Friday, September 25.

Fannin County Rebels shut out Raiders for 48-0 win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Penalties plagued the Fannin County Rebels early in their matchup against the Southeast Whitfield Raiders Friday, September 25, but the Rebels’ high powered offense was able to score 48 points, while their defense kept the Raiders scoreless for the 48-0 win.
Rebel quarterback Luke Holloway snaps the ball in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team.

Rebel quarterback Luke Holloway snaps the ball in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team.

Cougars, Rebels square off October 23

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
A rivalry that has not been officially renewed for 23 years is set to be re-kindled Friday, October 23, as the Fannin County Rebels and Copper Basin Cougars plan to meet during the regular season and play four quarters of smash mouth, hard hitting football.
Senior Brooklyn Cole and her fellow Fannin County Lady Rebel volleyball seniors were honored before their varsity match with Copper Basin Thursday, September 10. Shown, from left, are brother, Bryson Cole; mother, Lisa Cole; senior, Cole; brother, Dawson Cole; and father, Shaun Cole.

Senior Brooklyn Cole and her fellow Fannin County Lady Rebel volleyball seniors were honored before their varsity match with Copper Basin Thursday, September 10. Shown, from left, are brother, Bryson Cole; mother, Lisa Cole; senior, Cole; brother, Dawson Cole; and father, Shaun Cole.

Lady Rebels honored at senior night

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Jadeyn Holloway slings a pitch in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team.

Jadeyn Holloway slings a pitch in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team.

Lady Rebels defeat the Gordon Central Warriors

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team traveled to Gordon Central Wednesday, September 9, to take on the Warriors in a conference battle. Fannin got on a roll early and never stopped as they were able to top the Warriors 7-0.
Copper Basin Cougar Caeden Williams hauls in a catch for a touchdown during the Cougars game with Tellico Plains Friday, September 11.

Copper Basin Cougar Caeden Williams hauls in a catch for a touchdown during the Cougars game with Tellico Plains Friday, September 11.

Copper Basin tops Tellico Plains to remain perfect

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars fell behind early, but came back to take an eye opening 56-14 victory when they hosted the Tellico Plains Bears Friday, September 11.