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The Lady Rebels travel softball team won the World Series in Cleveland, Tennessee, Saturday, June 25 through 28. Shown, following the victory, are, from left, front, Riley Smith (Copper Basin), Payton Palmer (Hiwassee Dam) and Kaitlyn Goode (Copper Basin); middle, coach David Goode, Rylie Payne (Hiwassee Dam), Lauren Brooks (Hiwassee Dam), Allison Stiles (Hiwassee Dam), Carly Curtis (Andrews), Sydney Payne (Hiwassee Dam), Ansleigh Hogsed (Murphy), Riley Dockery (Murphy), head coach Mark Brooks and coach Sha

The Lady Rebels travel softball team won the World Series in Cleveland, Tennessee, Saturday, June 25 through 28. Shown, following the victory, are, from left, front, Riley Smith (Copper Basin), Payton Palmer (Hiwassee Dam) and Kaitlyn Goode (Copper Basin); middle, coach David Goode, Rylie Payne (Hiwassee Dam), Lauren Brooks (Hiwassee Dam), Allison Stiles (Hiwassee Dam), Carly Curtis (Andrews), Sydney Payne (Hiwassee Dam), Ansleigh Hogsed (Murphy), Riley Dockery (Murphy), head coach Mark Brooks and coach Sha

Lady Rebels travel team wins World Series

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
The Lady Rebel travel softball team, made up of softball players from the Copper Basin, Murphy, Hiwassee Dam and Andrews area, competed in Cleveland, Tennessee, June 25 through 28, and were able to bring home the World Series.
The Copper Basin Golf Club held “The Stars and Stripes Shootout” golf tournament Saturday, June 27. Golfers shown are, from left, Ronnie Dillard, Tyke Prince, John Fitts and M.A.

The Copper Basin Golf Club held “The Stars and Stripes Shootout” golf tournament Saturday, June 27. Golfers shown are, from left, Ronnie Dillard, Tyke Prince, John Fitts and M.A.

GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
FCHS alumnus Karly Thompson warms up the team during her time as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Morehead State University.

FCHS alumnus Karly Thompson warms up the team during her time as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Morehead State University.

Thompson named Golden Eagles head softball coach

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Fannin County Class of 2012 Lady Rebel Karly Thompson has recently been named the Head Coach of the Washington County High School Golden Hawks softball team in Sandersville, Georgia.
Copper Basin Lady Cougar Regan Holder signed a scholarship to play softball at Tennessee Wesleyan University Wednesday, June 17. Holder, left, smiles with TWU Assistant Coach Leah Thompson.

Copper Basin Lady Cougar Regan Holder signed a scholarship to play softball at Tennessee Wesleyan University Wednesday, June 17. Holder, left, smiles with TWU Assistant Coach Leah Thompson.

Holder signs softball scholarship with TWU

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Regan Holder, recent graduate of Copper Basin High School signed a scholarship to further her education and softball career at Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) Wednesday, June 18.
Keegan Sullivan works on a contact drill during the Copper Basin Cougar’s football team practice Thursday, June 4.

Keegan Sullivan works on a contact drill during the Copper Basin Cougar’s football team practice Thursday, June 4.

Cougars prepare

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
RIGHT: The Fannin County High School baseball team recently held an event for the five seniors on the team. Each senior has signed a scholarship to play baseball at the collegiate level. Shown are, from left, Naval Academy signee Matthew Shirah, Winthrop University signee Carson Beavers, Reinhardt University signees Blake Rogers and Gabe Buchanan, and Montreat College signee Jerritt Holloway.

RIGHT: The Fannin County High School baseball team recently held an event for the five seniors on the team. Each senior has signed a scholarship to play baseball at the collegiate level. Shown are, from left, Naval Academy signee Matthew Shirah, Winthrop University signee Carson Beavers, Reinhardt University signees Blake Rogers and Gabe Buchanan, and Montreat College signee Jerritt Holloway.

All Rebels seniors sign baseball scholarships

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup this past season for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup this past season for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Morgan Holt signs to play with University of North Georgia

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball player Morgan Holt recently chose to further her athletic and academic career by signing a scholarship with the University of North Georgia (UNG). Holt was a key part in the Lady Rebels’ offense for the past four seasons, proving to be a clutch scorer.
Pickleball players from left, Lynden Willits, Lori Schaltz, Kim Curry and Gail O’Neal take a break from playing pickleball for a photo at the Fannin County Recreation Center Thursday, May 7.

Pickleball players from left, Lynden Willits, Lori Schaltz, Kim Curry and Gail O’Neal take a break from playing pickleball for a photo at the Fannin County Recreation Center Thursday, May 7.

Fannin County Recreation Center officially open

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The Fannin County Recreation Department re-opened its doors Monday, May 4, to a limited number of people from the Fannin and Polk County areas. Recreation Department Director Eddie O’Neal said, “Phase one of the re-open is going great, we are very pleased.
Fanny Lady Rebel Brook Patton serves the ball in the Fannin County’s match with Gilmer early this season.

Fanny Lady Rebel Brook Patton serves the ball in the Fannin County’s match with Gilmer early this season.

Brook Patton signs with Piedmont College

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Fannin County senior Lady Rebel Brook Patton recently chose to further her academic and athletic career by signing a scholarship to play tennis at Piedmont College. She will be pursuing a  major in biology in order to achieve a lifelong dream of going into the dental field.