Sports

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
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.