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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.
Fannin Rebel Jalen Ingram fights through contact for a two-point jumper during the Rebels’ win over Murphy Saturday, February 1. Ingram played a key role in bringing the Rebels back for the victory.

Fannin Rebel Jalen Ingram fights through contact for a two-point jumper during the Rebels’ win over Murphy Saturday, February 1. Ingram played a key role in bringing the Rebels back for the victory.

Rebels get win over Murphy

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team traveled to Murphy, North Carolina  for a match-up against the Bulldogs Saturday, February 1. The Rebels and Bulldogs battled for four quarters, but the Rebels were able to hold off Murphy for a close 48-46 victory.
Copper Basin Cougar Nate Deal sinks a three-point basket during the Cougars district match with the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, January, 24.

Copper Basin Cougar Nate Deal sinks a three-point basket during the Cougars district match with the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, January, 24.

Cougars lead district with win against Sale Creek

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted district rival the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, January 24. The Cougars looked to keep their number one spot in the district alive and they did just that, topping Sale Creek 56-36 for a 12-7 overall record and a 4-1 region record.
Lady Cougar Emily Hemming gathers for a lay-up in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team.

Lady Cougar Emily Hemming gathers for a lay-up in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team.

Lady Cougars lose to Hiwassee Dam in close game

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team traveled to Hiwassee Dam Tuesday, January 21, to take on the Lady Eagles. Copper Basin was looking for the sweep after topping the Lady Eagles Friday, January 17, at home, but Hiwassee Dam did not let that happen as they bested the Lady Cougars 38-31.