Sports

Fannin County Recreation Department Director Eddie O'Neal

Fannin County Recreation Department Director Eddie O'Neal

Rules in place as rec. department re-opens

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
The Fannin County Recreation Department re-opened May 4, at 8 a.m. Recreation Director Eddie O’Neal explained the hours and rules the center will be operating under last week. The hours will be Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Chandler Bond

Chandler Bond

Fannin County soccer seniors honored

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
High School sports is an important part of any community. The amount of support  Fannin County High School gets from the community is almost unmatched. However, due to the current pandemic, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has ordered all campuses close the remainder of the school year.
Ana Arvidson takes a shot at the goal in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels soccer team.

Ana Arvidson takes a shot at the goal in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels soccer team.

Fannin County Soccer is all about family

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
In the sporting world, soccer has a unique place. Unlike other sports, it does not define a community. Rather, it is defined, shaped, and molded by its participants to be a reflection of a community’s greater self.
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.