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Copper Basin Cougars head coach Chad Grabowski talks to his team after the big win over Polk County this year. Grabowski’s sucessful season with the Cougars earned him Region Coach of the Year for Region 3-1A.

Copper Basin Cougars head coach Chad Grabowski talks to his team after the big win over Polk County this year. Grabowski’s sucessful season with the Cougars earned him Region Coach of the Year for Region 3-1A.

Cougar football players named to All Region team

The Copper Basin Cougars football team recently had five players selected for the Region 3-1A  All Region team.
Lady Rebel Olivia Sisson goes up for a block in recent action for Fannin County High School.

Lady Rebel Olivia Sisson goes up for a block in recent action for Fannin County High School.

Lady Rebels top Dragonettes

The Fannin County Lady Rebels faced off against the Pickens County Dragonettes Monday, November 25, in the second round of the ETC Classic basketball tournament.
Fannin Rebel Thomas Mercer works his opponent in recent action for the Fannin County Rebels wrestling team.

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

Rebel wrestling now 10-1 on the season

The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team is off to a red hot start for the 2019-2020 season. Fannin faced off against East Jackson, Dawson County and Blessed Trinity Saturday, November 23. The Rebels ended the day going 3-0 and now have a 10-1 record on the season.
Copper Basin senior Chase Mickens fights through contact for a layup in recent action for the Cougars.

Copper Basin senior Chase Mickens fights through contact for a layup in recent action for the Cougars.

Cougars dominate Pirates at Richard Hardy Tournament

The Copper Basin Cougars faced off against the South Pittsburg Pirates Monday, November 25. The Cougars dominated on offense and defense claiming a 76-37 victory over the Pirates.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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.