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FCMS seventh grader Aaleyah Rogers shoots a jump shot during the Lady Rebels home game with Lumpkin County Thursday, January 16.

FCMS seventh grader Aaleyah Rogers shoots a jump shot during the Lady Rebels home game with Lumpkin County Thursday, January 16.

Seventh grade Lady Rebels top Lumpkin County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Fannin County Middle School seventh grade Lady Rebels hosted the Lumpkin County Lady Indians Thursday, January 16, for the last home conference game of the season. The Lady Rebels came out strong in the paint and were able to jump out to an early lead and hold off Lumpkin for a 40-23 win.
Lady Cougar Sapporiah Ross goes up against a defender in Copper Basin’s district game against Tellico Plains Tuesday, January 7.

Lady Cougar Sapporiah Ross goes up against a defender in Copper Basin’s district game against Tellico Plains Tuesday, January 7.

Lady Cougars fall to Lady Bears

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars hosted the Tellico Plains Lady Bears Tuesday, January 7, for a district showdown. The Lady Cougars started out strong defensively, but fell to the undefeated Tellico Plains 49-16. Raegan Higdon led Copper Basin in the first quarter, scoring a two-point bucket.
Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Holt’s 29 points not enough in GAC loss

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels traveled to Atlanta Tuesday, January 7, for a region rumble with the Greater Atlanta Christian Lady Spartans. Morgan Holt led the Lady Rebels with 29 points, but the Lady Spartans was able to win the game 66-49.
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Rebels lose to Dawson County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels hosted the Dawson County Tigers Friday, January 10, for a region matchup. The Rebels fought hard, but Dawson’s offensive output was too much for Fannin, as they fell 90-41.
Fannin Rebel Jalen Ingram goes up for a two-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels basketball team.

Fannin Rebel Jalen Ingram goes up for a two-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels basketball team.

Rebels fall to Greater Atlanta Christian

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels traveled to Atlanta Tuesday, January 7, to take on the Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans in a region battle. The Rebels fought hard, but were unable to win as the fell to GAC 46-40.
Lady Cougar Hailey Brackett shoots an open jumpshot during Copper Basin’s matchup with Tellico Plains Tuesday, January 7

Lady Cougar Hailey Brackett shoots an open jumpshot during Copper Basin’s matchup with Tellico Plains Tuesday, January 7

Lady Cougars fall to Collegedale

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team traveled to Hamilton County, Tennessee, Monday, January 6, to take on Collegedale Academy. The Lady Cougars played well, but were unable to win the game as they fell to Collegedale 51-45.
Fannin Rebel Thomas Mercer works to pin his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County wrestling team.

Fannin Rebel Thomas Mercer works to pin his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County wrestling team.

Rebel wrestling goes 3-1 at Area 5AAA Duals

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team competed in the Area 5AAA Duals Saturday, January 11, in Dawson County. The Rebels had a strong showing, finishing 3-1. The Rebels faced off against Pace Academy first and was able to top the Knights 76-6.
Fannin County Middle School Rebel Colton Gray goes in for a layup in the Rebels matchup with Pickens County.

Fannin County Middle School Rebel Colton Gray goes in for a layup in the Rebels matchup with Pickens County.

Fannin Middle School Rebels top Pickens Dragons

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Fannin County Middle School Rebels faced off against Pickens County in a conference game Thursday, January 9. For the Rebels, defense was key as Fannin’s seventh grade boys took down Pickens County 57-38. THe Dragons started the game with full control of both the offensive and defensive ends.
Copper Basin Cougar Logan Tallent shoots a jumper during the Cougars win against Tellico Tuesday, January 7.

Copper Basin Cougar Logan Tallent shoots a jumper during the Cougars win against Tellico Tuesday, January 7.

Basin tops Tellico, remains first in district

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted the Tellico Plains Bears Tuesday, January 7. For the Cougars, a win would give them a 10-4 record on the year and would put them in the driver’s seat in their district with a 3-0 record.
Golden Club Bowling League completed their Fall League, Wednesday, December 18, and at the banquet the following winners were declared: Handicap series, Bob Rodde with a 768 and Linda McKee with a 762; Handicap game, Larry Dumas with a 723 and Claudia Parks with a 300; Most improved bowler, Buddy Collins and Linda Beldowski; High Average, Chris McKee with a 202 and Bonna Graham with a 147. Shown are, from left, Dumas, Collins, Billy Acton and Rodde.

Golden Club Bowling League completed their Fall League, Wednesday, December 18, and at the banquet the following winners were declared: Handicap series, Bob Rodde with a 768 and Linda McKee with a 762; Handicap game, Larry Dumas with a 723 and Claudia Parks with a 300; Most improved bowler, Buddy Collins and Linda Beldowski; High Average, Chris McKee with a 202 and Bonna Graham with a 147. Shown are, from left, Dumas, Collins, Billy Acton and Rodde.

Golden club holds fall league banquet

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2020