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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.
Five Fannin County Rebel baseball players signed scholarships to further their academic and athletic careers at four schools Friday, December 13. Shown following the signing ceremony are, from left, front, Carson Beavers, Blake Rogers, Hunter Gray; back, Matthew Shirah, Gabe Buchanan and Rebels baseball head coach Travis Stone.

Five Fannin County Rebel baseball players signed scholarships to further their academic and athletic careers at four schools Friday, December 13. Shown following the signing ceremony are, from left, front, Carson Beavers, Blake Rogers, Hunter Gray; back, Matthew Shirah, Gabe Buchanan and Rebels baseball head coach Travis Stone.

Five Rebel baseball players further education

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Five Fannin County Rebel baseball players signed scholarships to further their education and play baseball at the collegiate level Friday, December 13. Hunter Gray, Gabe Buchanan, Blake Rogers, Carson Beavers and Matthew Shirah signed scholarships with four different schools.
Copper Basin Cougar Tim Jabaley fights his way to the rim in recent action for the Cougars. Copper Basin beat Sale Creek to start 1-0 in district play.

Copper Basin Cougar Tim Jabaley fights his way to the rim in recent action for the Cougars. Copper Basin beat Sale Creek to start 1-0 in district play.

Cougars dominate Sale Creek for 1-0 district start

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Copper Basin Cougars traveled to Sale Creek Friday, December 6, to take on the Panthers in a district battle. The Cougars started slow, but caught fire in the second and third quarters for a 72-36 win.
Senior Lady Cougar Hailey Brackett goes up for a score in recent action for Copper Basin.

Senior Lady Cougar Hailey Brackett goes up for a score in recent action for Copper Basin.

Sale Creek defeats Lady Cougars

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars traveled to Sale Creek Friday, December 6, to take on the Lady Panthers in a district matchup. The Lady Cougars started out strong, but slowed down in the second half of the game as the Lady Panthers came away with a 51-35 win.
Jordan Bennett runs a fast break against Union County Saturday, December 7. Fannin County was able to hold off Union County to win the game 53-51.

Jordan Bennett runs a fast break against Union County Saturday, December 7. Fannin County was able to hold off Union County to win the game 53-51.

Rebels come back in fourth to top Union County Panthers

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team hosted the Union County Panthers Saturday, December 7. The Rebels fell behind early, but an explosive 19-point fourth quarter, gave the Rebels a 53-51 victory over the Panthers.
Lady Rebel Abby Ledford dribbles to the left side of the court to run a play during the Lady Rebels 52-47 win over the Union County Lady Panthers Saturday, December 7.

Lady Rebel Abby Ledford dribbles to the left side of the court to run a play during the Lady Rebels 52-47 win over the Union County Lady Panthers Saturday, December 7.

Explosive scoring leads Lady Rebels to Union win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels hosted the Union County Lady Panthers Saturday, December 7. The Lady Rebels were able to gain the momentum early and hold on as they topped Union 52-47.
Rebel Landon Galloway works his oppenent in recent action for the Fannin County High School wrestling team. The Rebels are now 18-4 on the year.

Rebel Landon Galloway works his oppenent in recent action for the Fannin County High School wrestling team. The Rebels are now 18-4 on the year.

Fannin Rebels wrestling 18-4 on the year

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team continued their hot streak this week as the Rebels faced off against Swain County and Franklin High School in North Carolina Tuesday, December 3, then went up against Smoky Mountain and Rabun Gap Thursday, December 5.