Sports

Lady Cougar Sydney Hickey serves the ball in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team.

Lady Cougar Sydney Hickey serves the ball in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team.

Lady Cougars sweep Polk County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team hosted the Polk County Lady Cats Monday, August 31, for a region matchup. For the Lady Cougars, a win against the Lady Cats would mean a season sweep. The Lady Cougars never laid down, and was able to sweep Polk County for a 3-0 win.
Fannin Rebel Cohutta Hyde (4) snags a touchdown pass on a slant to give the Rebels a 7-0 lead against Union County Friday, September 4.

Fannin Rebel Cohutta Hyde (4) snags a touchdown pass on a slant to give the Rebels a 7-0 lead against Union County Friday, September 4.

Rebels beat Union County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels football team traveled to Blairsville Friday, September 4, to kick off the 2020 football season against the Union County Panthers.  Fannin went into the game as a 12-point underdog, and a win for the Rebels would mean the first victory against Union County since 2013.
Lady Cougar Albani Dotson tips the ball over the net during Copper Basin’s match with Tellico Monday, August 24.

Lady Cougar Albani Dotson tips the ball over the net during Copper Basin’s match with Tellico Monday, August 24.

Lady Cougars fall to Tellico Bears

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougar volleyball team opened up the 2020 season with a region home game against the Tellico Bears. Both teams battled hard, taking the match all the way to the fifth set, but it was Tellico who came back from behind to take a (3-2) victory over Copper Basin.
Lady Cougar Chelsea Stuart dives to keep a ball in play during Copper Basin’s game against Tyner Tuesday, August 25.

Lady Cougar Chelsea Stuart dives to keep a ball in play during Copper Basin’s game against Tyner Tuesday, August 25.

Stuart serves 25 straight in victory against Tyner

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Lady Cougars hosted the Tyner Lady Rams Tuesday, August 25, for a two-match region battle. Both teams played well, but the Lady Cougars were able to take control out of the gate and win both matches 3-0.
Sebastian Balilies (12) fights through defenders as Krus Sotos (54) and Chance Rollins (77) block during the Cougars 14-12 win over Georgia Force Friday, August 28.

Sebastian Balilies (12) fights through defenders as Krus Sotos (54) and Chance Rollins (77) block during the Cougars 14-12 win over Georgia Force Friday, August 28.

Grabowski’s interception seals deal in Cougar win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted the Georgia Force Friday, August 28. Both team’s defenses played well, but the Cougars were able to come away with the win in the second half after Bryson Grabowski intercepted a Georgia Force pass.  Copper Basin won the toss and elected to kickoff.
Lady Rebel Chelsey Fyre stops a ground ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team.

Lady Rebel Chelsey Fyre stops a ground ball in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team.

Lady Rebels team loses battle with Towns County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team started the 2020 season Monday, August 17, by traveling to Towns County to take on the Lady Indians. The Lady Rebels fell behind in the first inning, but were able to battle back in the top of the third to take a 3-2 lead.
Copper Basin Cougar Dawson Worthy (7) catches a pass on a slant for a touchdown during the Cougars 28-19 victory over Polk County Friday, August 21.

Copper Basin Cougar Dawson Worthy (7) catches a pass on a slant for a touchdown during the Cougars 28-19 victory over Polk County Friday, August 21.

Cougars top Polk County for second straight year

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars kicked off their 2020 football season by hitting the road to defend their County Championship against long-time rival, the Polk County Wildcats, Friday, August 21.
Paige Foresman keeps a volley alive during the Lady Rebels volleyball match with Gilmer County Wednesday, August 12.

Paige Foresman keeps a volley alive during the Lady Rebels volleyball match with Gilmer County Wednesday, August 12.

Lady Rebels fall to Lady Cats

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebel volleyball team hit the court Wednesday, August 12, at home, against Highway 515 rival, the Gilmer County Lady Cats.
The Copper Basin Cougars and Fannin County Rebels came together Friday, August 7, to answer questions about the upcoming season during the 2020 Media Day. Shown, from left, are Cougars players, Eli Patterson, Dawson Worthy, Timothy Fair, Chance Rollins, Cougars Offensive Coordinator Jeremy Locke, Rebels Head Coach Chad Cheatham, and Rebels players Mason Bundy, Seth Reece, Luke Holloway, Micah O’Neal and Cohutta Hyde.

The Copper Basin Cougars and Fannin County Rebels came together Friday, August 7, to answer questions about the upcoming season during the 2020 Media Day. Shown, from left, are Cougars players, Eli Patterson, Dawson Worthy, Timothy Fair, Chance Rollins, Cougars Offensive Coordinator Jeremy Locke, Rebels Head Coach Chad Cheatham, and Rebels players Mason Bundy, Seth Reece, Luke Holloway, Micah O’Neal and Cohutta Hyde.

Cougars, Rebels look forward to football season

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels and Copper Basin Cougars met at the Fannin County Recreation Center Friday, August 7, for 2020 Media Day.