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Fannin County’s Kason Brown, Brody Burnette and Casen Bailey maneuver to make a tackle in previous action this year. The trio are part of a defense whose starters held Armuchee to negative 11 yards Friday night.

Fannin County’s Kason Brown, Brody Burnette and Casen Bailey maneuver to make a tackle in previous action this year. The trio are part of a defense whose starters held Armuchee to negative 11 yards Friday night.

Defense shines in Fannin win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Fannin County High School football team brought home a big 48-13 region win over Armuchee High School, Friday, October 17. The Rebels opened the game with a touchdown scoring drive. Braden Walker returned the kickoff to the 35 yard line.
In previous Copper Basin action this year, Dawson Pittman (left photo) looks downfield and Cooper Floyd (right) comes up with a big tackle.

In previous Copper Basin action this year, Dawson Pittman (left photo) looks downfield and Cooper Floyd (right) comes up with a big tackle.

Copper Basin scores 44 in third victory

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Copper Basin High School Cougars traveled five miles from the Kentucky line to Byrdstown, Tennessee, Friday night and returned home 44-18 winners over Pickett County. The game, played on a baseball field, was dominated by the Cougars.  “It was quiet and there was not a lot of energy there.
The Copper Basin High School Lady Cougar volleyball team defeated Polk County in the district tournament Oct. 6. Pictured is Riley Akens passing the ball.

The Copper Basin High School Lady Cougar volleyball team defeated Polk County in the district tournament Oct. 6. Pictured is Riley Akens passing the ball.

Lady Cougars dominate Polk to open tourney

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team showed their determination and strength against Polk County Oct. 6 during the opening district tournament at home. They dominated the game and won in three sets 25-13, 25-11 and 25-17.
Fannin high flag football junior AnnaLeigh Cheatham (#20) pulls the flag of a Dalton Academy player as sophomore Kendall Gaddis (#5) runs for the tackle and Lynnex Patterson (#9) runs to assist. Fannin won the game 35-6 in Gilmer County Oct. 9.

Fannin high flag football junior AnnaLeigh Cheatham (#20) pulls the flag of a Dalton Academy player as sophomore Kendall Gaddis (#5) runs for the tackle and Lynnex Patterson (#9) runs to assist. Fannin won the game 35-6 in Gilmer County Oct. 9.

Fannin flag team wins twice

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
It was smooth sailing for the Fannin County High School flag football team at Gilmer County High School Oct. 10 as they defeated Dalton Academy 35-6 and defeated Gilmer County 28-0. “My team showed up and showed out this week, earning big wins over both Gilmer and Dalton Academy.
A Lady Rebel sets her eyes on a hit as her teammates look on in recent softball action. The Fannin County High School softball team earned a trip to the state playoffs with a game scheduled for today, Wednesday, October 15.

A Lady Rebel sets her eyes on a hit as her teammates look on in recent softball action. The Fannin County High School softball team earned a trip to the state playoffs with a game scheduled for today, Wednesday, October 15.

Lady Rebels in playoffs

Jenna Young
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Lady Rebels softball team couldn’t pass the Armuchee Lady Indians Tuesday, October 7, and took a 3-2 loss. Myla Rogers led Fannin County with two hits. The Lady Indians opened the scoring in the first after a single scoring one run. From then, both teams exchange one run.
Lana Hicks, Garin Rickenbaker, Charlotte Vallejo, Lola Temples, Sydney Ford, and Kensley Pickelsimer, from left, set the pace for the Fannin County Lady Rebels cross country team during competition this past Saturday in Fairburn, Georgia. The team will next travel to Ringgold, Georgia, October 21.

Lana Hicks, Garin Rickenbaker, Charlotte Vallejo, Lola Temples, Sydney Ford, and Kensley Pickelsimer, from left, set the pace for the Fannin County Lady Rebels cross country team during competition this past Saturday in Fairburn, Georgia. The team will next travel to Ringgold, Georgia, October 21.

Runners post personal bests

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The Fannin County High School Rebels and Lady Rebels cross country teams competed in the Alexander/Asics Invitational at Bouckaert Farm in Fairburn, Georgia, Saturday, October 4, where over 110 teams from all classifications, A through 6A; public and private, competed.
Copper Basin’s Nick Bird looks for running room against Lookout Valley Friday night.

Copper Basin’s Nick Bird looks for running room against Lookout Valley Friday night.

Basin holds on for 20-19 win

Jason Queen
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
With seconds to go, a dropped pass off the fingertips of a Lookout Valley receiver allowed the Copper Basin High School Cougar football team to end Senior Night October 3 as winners 20-19.
Brayden Walker makes a block for the Fannin County Rebels in previous action this year. Friday night, the Rebels improved their region record to 3-0.

Brayden Walker makes a block for the Fannin County Rebels in previous action this year. Friday night, the Rebels improved their region record to 3-0.

Fannin 3-0 in region

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Fannin Rebels football team handed the Gordon Central Warriors their first loss Friday, September 26, with a 42-21 region victory. After receiving the opening kickoff, the Rebels first drive ended with a Casen Bailey punt to the Warriors’ 15 yard line.
Kylie Breeden aims to throw a strike for the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

Kylie Breeden aims to throw a strike for the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

Christian Heritage escapes Fannin

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team took a devastating 4-5 loss to the Christian Heritage Lady Lions after a walk-off hit to score. The Lady Rebels lost despite out-hitting the Lady Lions 10 to eight. Presley Daves, McKinley Lord, and Lana Cook each collected two hits.
Drew Crowder (6), Logan Cochran, Thomas Seabolt (51) and Darrius Harris work to hold back the Whitwell defense in action Friday night at Copper Basin.

Drew Crowder (6), Logan Cochran, Thomas Seabolt (51) and Darrius Harris work to hold back the Whitwell defense in action Friday night at Copper Basin.

Copper Basin scores twice against Whitwell

Jason Queen
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Copper Basin High School Cougar football team was able to score two touchdowns in it’s home matchup with Whitwell, but the bigger and faster Tiger team forced a loss, 49-14. The game summary is the tale of two halves. The Cougars had a solid second half.