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Lady Rebel Becca Ledford fights through two GAC defenders in recent action for the Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebels fall to GAC in region tournament

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team traveled to East Hall High School Friday, February 7, to take on Greater Atlanta Christian in the Region Tournament. The Lady Rebels played well, but the Lady Spartans were able to pull away in the fourth to win 55-43.

Lady Cougar Sapporiah Ross shoots a two-point jumper over a defender during Copper Basin’s basketball game against Polk County Tuesday, February 4.

Lady Cougars fall to Polk County

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The Copper Basin Lady Cougars hosted the Polk County Lady Wildcats Tuesday, February 4. The in-county rivals battled back and forth, but Polk County was able to jump out to a 21-4 lead in the first and Copper Basin could not recover as they fell to the Lady Wildcats 57-29.

Copper Basin Cougar Tim Jabaley finds an open man during the Cougar’s game with in-county rival Polk County Tuesday, February 4.

Cougars fall to Polk

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The Copper Basin Cougars basketball team hosted in-county rival Polk County Tuesday, February 4. Fans of both teams filled the stands and neither team disappointed, putting on a high-scoring show.

Fannin County Lady Rebel Rose Ballew (22) blocks a kick during the Lady Rebels victory against Murray County Tuesday, February 4.

Lady Rebels soccer beats Murray

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The Fannin County Lady Rebels kicked off their season Tuesday, February 4, with a home game against the Murray County Lady Indians. The Lady Rebels battled on the slippery wet field, making Fannin adjust their game plan and touches.

Lady Rebel Saidee Collins fights through contact in the paint for a score in recent action for Fannin County.

Lady Rebels top Lumpkin County

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team traveled to North Hall Wednesday, February 5, to take on Lumpkin County in the region tournament.

Lady Rebel Saidee Collins was one of eight seniors recognized at Fannin County’s home basketball game against Greater Atlanta Christian Friday, January 31. Shown are, from left, Sydney Collins, sister; Savada Collins, sister; Kelly Collins, mother; senior Saidee Collins and Kevin Collins, father.

Fannin Seniors honored on senior night

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Lady Rebel Abby Ledford drives to the basket in recent action for Fannin County.

Rebels fall to Greater Atlanta Christian

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team faced off against region rival, the Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans in front of a packed home crowd Friday, January 31. The Lady Rebels were electric and emotional, as it was the last home game of the season.

The News Observer

Copper Basin falls to Polk County

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

The Copper Basin Lady Cougars traveled to Benton, Monday, January 27, for a catfight against their in-county rival the Polk County Lady Wildcats. Copper Basin fell behind early, but a 21-point fourth quarter put the Lady Cougars back in the game.

The News Observer

Rebels fall to GAC Spartans

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

The Fannin County Rebels basketball team hosted region rival Greater Atlanta Christian for the last home game of the season Friday, January 31. The Rebels started out strong, but the Spartans were able to come away with a 64-33 victory.

Lady Cougar Riley Smith drives toward the basket in recent action for Copper Basin.

Lady Cougars get district victory

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

The Copper Basin Lady Cougars hosted the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Mustangs Tuesday, January 28, for a district matchup. Copper Basin was able to jump out early and hold off the Lady Mustangs for a big 50-26 win.