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Evan Bobo tries to get around a defender in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars basketball team.

Evan Bobo tries to get around a defender in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars basketball team.

Cougars offense not enough in loss

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougar basketball team faced off against Friendship Christian, Sunday, December 29, in the King of the Smokies Christmas Tournament in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Cougars came out strong, but fell to the Commanders 51-48.
Lady Rebel Abby Ledford gets by a defender in recent action for the Lady Rebels.

Lady Rebel Abby Ledford gets by a defender in recent action for the Lady Rebels.

Lady Rebels top Hiwassee Dam

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels traveled to Hiwassee Dam, North Carolina Friday, January 3, to take on the Lady Eagles. Fannin started strong and never looked back as they topped the Lady Eagles 58-44.
Fannin Rebel Brady Martin sizes up his opponent in recent action for the Rebels.

Fannin Rebel Brady Martin sizes up his opponent in recent action for the Rebels.

Fannin tops Eagles

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels traveled to Hiwassee Dam Friday, January 3, to take on the Eagles. The Rebels played well on both sides of the ball and were able to come away with a 62-31 win over the Eagles. Fannin came out of the gate hot, scoring 19 points.
Fannin Rebel Thomas Golden works his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Fannin Rebel Thomas Golden works his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Fannin County Rebels win Amicalola Classic

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Fannin County Rebel wrestling team competed in the Amicalola Classic Friday, December 27. The Rebels competed well and were able to bring home a first place finish.  Fannin County faced Chestatee first and the Rebels were able to top the War Eagles 69-9.
Lady Rebel Reagan York clamps down on a ball handler in recent action for Fannin County.

Lady Rebel Reagan York clamps down on a ball handler in recent action for Fannin County.

Lady Rebels top Ooltewah, finish tournament 2-1

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 30, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels traveled to North Murray High School to compete in the North Murray Christmas Tournament December 19-21. After splitting the first two games, the Lady Rebels faced Ooltewah Saturday, December 21, for the final matchup of the tournament.
Fannin Rebel Cohutta Hyde goes up uncontested during a fastbreak in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels basketball team.

Fannin Rebel Cohutta Hyde goes up uncontested during a fastbreak in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels basketball team.

Rebels fall to McMinn County

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 30, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team traveled to North Murray High School to compete in the North Murray Christmas Tournament December 19-21. The Rebels started the tournament against McMinn County Thursday, December 19. Fannin started out strong, but fell to the Cherokees 76-46.
Lady Rebel Olivia Sisson passes the ball out of the paint in recent action for the Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebel Olivia Sisson passes the ball out of the paint in recent action for the Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebels offense overpowers North Murray

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team traveled to North Murray High School to compete in the North Murray Christmas Tournament December 19-21. After a 67-63 loss to McMinn Thursday, December 19, the Lady Rebels played North Murray Friday, December 20.
Fannin Rebel Colby Shaw works his oppenent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Fannin Rebel Colby Shaw works his oppenent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

Rebels finish first at ‘Fight Before Christmas’

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 30, 2019
The Fannin County Rebel wrestling team recently competed in the 515 Classic Wednesday, December 18, and the “Fight Before Christmas” at Denmark High School Saturday, December 21. In the 515 Classic, the Rebels were able to top the Pickens County Dragons with an electric 66-12 win.
Seventh grade Lady Rebel Maddie Ledford goes up for a layup in recent action for Fannin County Middle School.

Seventh grade Lady Rebel Maddie Ledford goes up for a layup in recent action for Fannin County Middle School.

Seventh grade Lady Rebels fall to White County

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 23, 2019
The Fannin County Middle School seventh grade Lady Rebels basketball team traveled to White County Monday, December 9, to take on the Lady Warriors. The Lady Rebels fell behind early and was not able to recover as White County walked away with a 38-23 conference win.