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The Fannin County Lady Rebels beat Gilmer County 40-39 to win the ETC Classic basketball tournament Tuesday, November 26. Shown following thier victory are, from left, FCHS Lady Rebels head coach Ryan Chastain, Natalie Thomas, assistant coach Megan Queen, Jenna Young, Regan York, Paige Foresman, Mackenzie Johnson, Prisila Bautista, Becca Ledford, All Tournament Team winners Abby Ledford, Morgan Holt, Saidee Collins and Olivia Sisson.

The Fannin County Lady Rebels beat Gilmer County 40-39 to win the ETC Classic basketball tournament Tuesday, November 26. Shown following thier victory are, from left, FCHS Lady Rebels head coach Ryan Chastain, Natalie Thomas, assistant coach Megan Queen, Jenna Young, Regan York, Paige Foresman, Mackenzie Johnson, Prisila Bautista, Becca Ledford, All Tournament Team winners Abby Ledford, Morgan Holt, Saidee Collins and Olivia Sisson.

Lady Rebels win ETC Tournament, remain undefeated

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The Lady Rebels hosted the Gilmer County Lady Cats Tuesday, November 26, for the ETC Classic championship. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Lady Rebels who rallied in the second half to win the game 40-39 and championship for the first time since 2011.
Fannin Rebel Grayson Patterson works his opponent during Fannin’s matchup with Cherokee High School Tuesday, November 19.

Fannin Rebel Grayson Patterson works his opponent during Fannin’s matchup with Cherokee High School Tuesday, November 19.

Rebels wrestling has great start to season

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Fannin County wrestling team is off to a great season. The Rebels defeated 7A Cherokee County 51-26 Tuesday, November 19. The Rebels have also topped Chestatee 44-21 and region rival Dawson County 48-36.
Senior Rebel Jerritt Holloway leads a fastbreak in Fannin’s win against the Raiders Tuesday, November 19.

Senior Rebel Jerritt Holloway leads a fastbreak in Fannin’s win against the Raiders Tuesday, November 19.

Rebels pull out close win

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team started the 2019-2020 basketball season at home Tuesday, November 19, as they took on the Southeast Whitfield County Raiders. The game was close the whole way through, but the Rebels made a push late to beat the Raiders 40-35.
Five Lady Rebel softball seniors were honored at the Lady Rebels end of season banquet Monday, November 18. Seniors shown following the ceremony are, from left, Madison Mitchum, Emily Waldrep, Eryn Mealer, Kaelyn Hensley and Kayleigh Russell.

Five Lady Rebel softball seniors were honored at the Lady Rebels end of season banquet Monday, November 18. Seniors shown following the ceremony are, from left, Madison Mitchum, Emily Waldrep, Eryn Mealer, Kaelyn Hensley and Kayleigh Russell.

Lady Rebels softball team holds banquet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebel junior varsity and varsity softball teams held their end of season banquet Monday, November 18, at the Blue Ridge First Baptist Church’s youth building. Head coach Alan Collis started with the junior varsity team.
Lady Cougar Laney Jory uses her speed to get around a Nantahala defender during Copper Basin’s win over the Lady Hawks Thursday, November 21.

Lady Cougar Laney Jory uses her speed to get around a Nantahala defender during Copper Basin’s win over the Lady Hawks Thursday, November 21.

Lady Cougars top Lady Hawks to start season 1-0

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars kicked off the 2019-2020 basketball season with a trip to Nantahala Tuesday, November 19, to take on the Lady Hawks. Copper Basin shined on offense and defense to start the season with 82-18 victory. Hailey Brackett led all scores with 21 points.
Senior Lady Rebel Saidee Collins fights through contact to shoot a layup during the Lady Rebels game against the Lady Raiders Tuesday, November 19.

Senior Lady Rebel Saidee Collins fights through contact to shoot a layup during the Lady Rebels game against the Lady Raiders Tuesday, November 19.

Lady Rebels basketball starts season 1-0

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team tipped off their 2019-2020 season Tuesday, November 19, against Southeast Whitfield High School. The Lady Rebels found a rhythm on both sides of the ball as they won the game 72-24.
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WRD makes changes to waterfowl hunting

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
With waterfowl hunting season opening Saturday, November 23, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) are urging duck hunters to make note of some changes in this year’s hunting regulations. The waterfowl season now has a fixed ending date of January 31.
Lady Rebel Abby Ledford fights through the Murphy defenders during the Lady Rebels basketball scrimmage with the Lady Bulldogs Thursday, November 14.

Lady Rebel Abby Ledford fights through the Murphy defenders during the Lady Rebels basketball scrimmage with the Lady Bulldogs Thursday, November 14.

Lady Rebels lose close battle with Murphy

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team hosted the Murphy Lady Bulldogs for a preseason scrimmage game Thursday, November 14. The Lady Rebels flashed on both sides of the ball, but it was Murphy who came away with a 54-48 win.
Fannin Rebel Kaeden Twiggs gets around a Bulldog defender for a score in the Rebels preseason scrimmage win against Murphy Thursday, November 14.

Fannin Rebel Kaeden Twiggs gets around a Bulldog defender for a score in the Rebels preseason scrimmage win against Murphy Thursday, November 14.

Rebels top Murphy in preseason matchup

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team hosted the Murphy Bulldogs for a preseason matchup Thursday, November 14. The Rebels had a slow start, but exploded in the third and fourth quarters to take a 50-49 win over the Bulldogs. Landon Norton led all scores with 16 points.
Senior Lady Rebel softball player Kayleigh Russell signed a scholarship to further her athletic and academic career at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. Shown following the ceremony are, from left, front, Kelsey Russell, sister; Tina Russell, mother; Kayleigh Russell, Justin Russell, father; and back, FCHS head softball coach Alan Collis, travel ball coach Steve Young and Bryan College assistant softball coach Pete Massengale.

Senior Lady Rebel softball player Kayleigh Russell signed a scholarship to further her athletic and academic career at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. Shown following the ceremony are, from left, front, Kelsey Russell, sister; Tina Russell, mother; Kayleigh Russell, Justin Russell, father; and back, FCHS head softball coach Alan Collis, travel ball coach Steve Young and Bryan College assistant softball coach Pete Massengale.

Russell signs with Bryan College

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Fannin County Lady Rebel softball player Kayleigh Russell signed a scholarship to continue her education and athletic career at Bryan College Wednesday, November 13.