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Copper Basin Cougar Isaac Leslie blocks for the ball carrier during FCA’s Border War Thursday, December 19.

Copper Basin Cougar Isaac Leslie blocks for the ball carrier during FCA’s Border War Thursday, December 19.

Tennessee tops Georgia in FCA’s Border War

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 23, 2019
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted the Border War Thursday, December 19, at Fannin County High School’s Rebel Stadium. Team Tennessee consisted of seniors from Bradley County, Cleveland High, Polk County, Walker Valley, Meigs, McMinn, McMinn Central and Copper Basin.
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Rebels named All Region

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 23, 2019
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team recently had eight players to make the Region 7-AAA First Team All Region. Offensive linemen Mason Bunday and Miles Johnson made the first team, as well as Luke Holloway for his punting skills.
Fannin Rebel Kaeden Twiggs gets around an East Hall defender during the Rebels region game with East Hall Tuesday, December 17.

Fannin Rebel Kaeden Twiggs gets around an East Hall defender during the Rebels region game with East Hall Tuesday, December 17.

Rebels fourth quarter comeback not enough in Viking loss

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 23, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels hosted the East Hall Vikings Tuesday, December 17. Fannin started out strong, but East Hall was able to hold the Rebels off as Fannin lost 61-54 to the region rival.
Lady Rebel Abby Ledford goes up for a layup during Fannin County’s win over East Hall Tuesday, December 17.

Lady Rebel Abby Ledford goes up for a layup during Fannin County’s win over East Hall Tuesday, December 17.

Lady Rebels top East Hall with explosive scoring

Caleb Collins
Monday, December 23, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team hosted the East Hall Lady Vikings for a region matchup Tuesday, December 17. For the Lady Rebels, a win would put them at 3-2 in conference play on the season.
Fannin Rebel Brady Martin finds a line to the rim in the Rebels region game with Cherokee Bluff Friday, December 13.

Fannin Rebel Brady Martin finds a line to the rim in the Rebels region game with Cherokee Bluff Friday, December 13.

Rebels late effort not enough against Bears

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Rebels basketball team host a region matchup against the Cherokee Bluff Bears on Friday, December 13. The Rebels played well for four quarters, but the Bears came out winning the game 61-54.
Copper Basin Cougar Tim Jabaley goes up for a contested layup during the Cougars game against the Chattanooga Patriots Thursday, December 12.

Copper Basin Cougar Tim Jabaley goes up for a contested layup during the Cougars game against the Chattanooga Patriots Thursday, December 12.

Cougars come back against Patriots

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Copper Basin Cougars basketball team hosted the Chattanooga Patriots Thursday, December 12. Copper Basin got off to a slow start, but came back in the second half to win the game 50-42. Senior Jacob Spurling led the Cougars in the first quarter, scoring a three point bomb from deep.
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Copper Basin holds off Lady Patriots

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Copper Basin Lady Cougar basketball team hosted the Chattanooga Patriots Thursday, December 12. The Lady Cougars played well to start the game, but a 15-point fourth quarter led Copper Basin to a 41-35 win.
Lady Cougar Skyler Nipper goes up for a two-point jumper during Copper Basin’s 41-35 win against the Chattanooga Patriots Thursday, December 12.

Lady Cougar Skyler Nipper goes up for a two-point jumper during Copper Basin’s 41-35 win against the Chattanooga Patriots Thursday, December 12.

Lady Cougars top CSAS

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketall team traveled to Chattanooga Tuesday, December 10, to take on the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lady Patriots. The Lady Cougars started out strong and never let up in the district game, topping the Lady Patriots 51-43.
Fannin Rebel Cooper Moreland works his opponent in recent action for the Rebels wrestling team.

Fannin Rebel Cooper Moreland works his opponent in recent action for the Rebels wrestling team.

Rebels finish in top eight at McCallie Invitational

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team traveled to Robbinsville, North Carolina Monday, December 9, to take on the Black Knights. For the Rebels, a win would put their record at 19-4 on the year and give Fannin momentum heading into the McCallie Invitational.
Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup during Fannin’s region win over Lumpkin Count Tuesday, December 10.

Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup during Fannin’s region win over Lumpkin Count Tuesday, December 10.

Lady Rebels top Lumpkin County for region win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team hosted the Lumpkin County Lady Indians Tuesday, December 10, for a region matchup. The Lady Rebels came out strong on both sides of the ball, winning the game 51-38.