Sports

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.
Lady Cougar Sarah Johnson serves the ball for the Copper Basin junior varsity squad during their win against Fannin County Thursday, September 10.

Lady Cougar Sarah Johnson serves the ball for the Copper Basin junior varsity squad during their win against Fannin County Thursday, September 10.

Lady Cougar junior varsity beats Fannin

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels junior varsity volleyball squad hosted the Copper Basin Cougars Thursday, September 10, for a best of three match. Both teams played well, taking the game to three sets, but the Lady Cougars were able to battle back after losing the first set to win the game 2-1.
Lady Rebel senior Prisila Bautista keeps a volley alive in the Lady Rebels varsity volleyball win over Copper Basin Thursday, September 10.

Lady Rebel senior Prisila Bautista keeps a volley alive in the Lady Rebels varsity volleyball win over Copper Basin Thursday, September 10.

Varsity Lady Rebels top Copper Basin

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels varsity volleyball team hosted the Copper Basin Lady Cougars Thursday, September 10. Fannin County celebrated senior night for the five seniors on the team as well. Both teams battled, but it was the Lady Rebels that came out on top, winning the game 3-0.
Riley Davis slugs a ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team.

Riley Davis slugs a ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team.

Lady Rebels lose hard fought battle to Chestatee War Eagles

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team traveled to Chestatee Monday, August 31, to take on the War Eagles. The Lady Rebels jumped out to lead the game in the early innings, but a late inning comeback from Chestatee hindered Fannin as they fell to the War Eagles 10-9.
Reagan York attempts to block a spiked ball in recent action for the Lady Rebels volleyball team.

Reagan York attempts to block a spiked ball in recent action for the Lady Rebels volleyball team.

Lady Rebels sweep Pickens Dragonettes

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels hosted the Pickens County Dragonettes Thursday, September 3. The Lady Rebels found a rhythm early on in the match and was able to top Pickens County 3-0.