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Lady Cougar Haley Harper scoops up a ground ball during the Lady Cougars first game of the season Monday, March 9.

Lady Cougar Haley Harper scoops up a ground ball during the Lady Cougars first game of the season Monday, March 9.

Lady Cougars win catfight against Polk

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The Copper basin Lady Cougars hosted their county rival the Polk County Lady Cats Tuesday, March 10. The Lady Cougars jumped out to an early lead and were able to hold off the Lady Cats for a big 7-3 win.
Fannin Rebel Garrett Mervine keeps the ball away from a defender in recent action for the Fannin County soccer team.

Fannin Rebel Garrett Mervine keeps the ball away from a defender in recent action for the Fannin County soccer team.

Fannin Rebels shut out East Hall Vikings

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels soccer team hosted region rivals East Hall Tuesday, March 10. After a strong but slow start from both sides, the Rebels were able to get a go-ahead goal to claim a 1-0 lead over the Vikings and the Rebels held on for the win.
Fannin Rebel Gabe Buchanan throws a strike during the Rebels double header with the Holy Innocents Golden Bears Friday, March 6.

Fannin Rebel Gabe Buchanan throws a strike during the Rebels double header with the Holy Innocents Golden Bears Friday, March 6.

Rebels fall to Golden Bears

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team hosted the Holy Innocents Episcopal Golden Bears for a double header Friday, March 6. Fannin jumped out early in the first game, but went cold in the later innings as they fell to the Golden Bears 4-2.
Lady Rebel Sydnie Jones keeps the ball away from a Dragonette defender during Fannin’s matchup with Pickens County Tuesday, March 3.

Lady Rebel Sydnie Jones keeps the ball away from a Dragonette defender during Fannin’s matchup with Pickens County Tuesday, March 3.

Lady Rebels rally to top Dragonettes

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels soccer team hosted the Pickens County Dragonettes Tuesday, March 3.
Fannin Rebel Wyatt Rogers unloads on a pitch in recent action for the Fannin Rebel baseball team.

Fannin Rebel Wyatt Rogers unloads on a pitch in recent action for the Fannin Rebel baseball team.

Rebels lose close games to Calhoun

Caleb Collins
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel s baseball team traveled to Calhoun, Georgia, Saturday, February 29, for a double header against the Yellow Jackets.
Fannin Rebel Garrett Mervine makes a play on the ball in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel soccer team.

Fannin Rebel Garrett Mervine makes a play on the ball in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel soccer team.

Rebels soccer hands Union County first loss

Caleb Collins
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels soccer team traveled to Union County Tuesday, February 25, to take on the Panthers. The Panthers were undefeated going into the game, which put more pressure on Fannin County, but the Rebels never waivered. Fannin was dominant on the ball for the majority of the game.
Copper Basin High School celebrated eleven basketball and cheerleading seniors in between games Tuesday, February 18. Brackett is shown with her sister, Ashleigh Brackett, and her mother, Amber Martin.

Copper Basin High School celebrated eleven basketball and cheerleading seniors in between games Tuesday, February 18. Brackett is shown with her sister, Ashleigh Brackett, and her mother, Amber Martin.

Copper Basin celebrates seniors

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Fannin Rebel Carson Beavers unloads on a pitch in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels baseball team.

Fannin Rebel Carson Beavers unloads on a pitch in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels baseball team.

Rebels fast start against Evans Knights not enough

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels baseball team competed in Baseball at the Beach in Brunswick, Georgia, February 21-22. The Rebels faced off against the Evans County Knights Saturday, February 22.
The Fannin 10U Allstars team recently claimed the (MAC) tournament and district title. Shown following the district title win are, from left, front, Albany Cole, Sadie Patton, Myla Rogers, Ellie Hampton, Toccoa Hampton and Megan Davis; and back, Addison Hyatt, Saige Turner, Addelyn Barnes and Brooklynn Owenby.

The Fannin 10U Allstars team recently claimed the (MAC) tournament and district title. Shown following the district title win are, from left, front, Albany Cole, Sadie Patton, Myla Rogers, Ellie Hampton, Toccoa Hampton and Megan Davis; and back, Addison Hyatt, Saige Turner, Addelyn Barnes and Brooklynn Owenby.

Fannin 10U stars win title

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Fannin County 10U Recreation Allstar girls basketball team competed in their district championship Friday, September 21.  The Lady Rebels were able to beat Pickens and Trion to win the district tournament.
Lady Cougar Raegan Higdon goes up for a two-point bucket during the Lady Cougars game against CSAS Friday, February 21.

Lady Cougar Raegan Higdon goes up for a two-point bucket during the Lady Cougars game against CSAS Friday, February 21.

Lady Cougars top Lady Yellow Jackets

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team hosted the Lookout Valley Lady Yellow Jackets Tuesday, February 18. The game would be the last regular season home game of the year as the Lady Cougars celebrated seniors Emily Hemming and Hailey Brackett.