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Lana Cook stretches for first base for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team in a game played earlier this season.

Lana Cook stretches for first base for the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team in a game played earlier this season.

Lady Rebels win big over Gordon Central

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
McKinley Lord drove in four runs on three hits to lead the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team past Gordon Central varsity Warriors 15-0, Tuesday, September 9. Lord doubled in the second scoring two, doubled in the first scoring one, and singled in the third scoring one.
Sydney German takes a throw for the Fannin County Lady Rebels as an opponent slides into home plate in recent action in Blue Ridge.

Sydney German takes a throw for the Fannin County Lady Rebels as an opponent slides into home plate in recent action in Blue Ridge.

Rogers goes three-for-three in Lady Rebels 20-5 win

Jenna Young
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Myla Rogers collected three hits in three at bats, as the Fannin County Lady Rebels softball defeated Darlington 20-5 Wednesday, September 3. Rogers doubled in the third inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the first inning.
Copper Basin’s Alexis Hyatt goes after a return for the Lady Cougars. Against Polk County, the senior recorded five aces.

Copper Basin’s Alexis Hyatt goes after a return for the Lady Cougars. Against Polk County, the senior recorded five aces.

Lady Cougars roll over Polk

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The home crowd at Copper Basin High School August 26 saw a three-set shutout of cross-county rival Polk County 25-12, 25-11 and 25-12. Senior Kendra Deal led the way with seven aces while snatching up seven digs, two kills and 12 assists.
Fannin County’s Jasper Mealer (19) takes the handoff from Nate O’Neal (5) and heads around Union County defenders behind the blocking of Baylor Twiggs (55), Isaac Watkins (50), Jacob Green (77), and CJ Reece (23). The game was played Saturday afternoon in Blue Ridge after being postponed from the night before due to a shortage of officials.

Fannin County’s Jasper Mealer (19) takes the handoff from Nate O’Neal (5) and heads around Union County defenders behind the blocking of Baylor Twiggs (55), Isaac Watkins (50), Jacob Green (77), and CJ Reece (23). The game was played Saturday afternoon in Blue Ridge after being postponed from the night before due to a shortage of officials.

Fannin beats Union County 28-22

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Fannin County struck for seven points on their first drive, paving the way to a 28-22 football win over the Union County Panthers Saturday in Blue Ridge.
Fannin County High School’s Karis Hurd makes a return against Hiwassee Dam’s Lady Eagles.

Fannin County High School’s Karis Hurd makes a return against Hiwassee Dam’s Lady Eagles.

FANNIN LADY REBELS VOLLEYBALL WIN 11-9

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Lady Rebels volleyball team is riding a four match winning streak following a pair of matches Thursday, August 28, in the FCHS gym. Fannin County opened the night with a 2-0 decision over Hiwassee Dam’s Lady Eagles.
Kendra Deal (14) led Copper Basin in assists with 20 when the Lady Cougars hosted Hiwassee Dam last week.

Kendra Deal (14) led Copper Basin in assists with 20 when the Lady Cougars hosted Hiwassee Dam last week.

Kimsey paces Basin win

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars dominated Chattanooga Charter High School on the volleyball court, winning in three straight sets, 25-7, 25-6 and 25-7. Cora Kimsey paced Copper Basin with nine aces, two kills and two assists in the win.
News Observer photo/Glenn Harbison Bryson Cole (11) picked up 58 yards on nine rushes Friday night for Fannin County against Rabun County’s Wildcats. Here, he is shown in action the week before against Gilmer county.

News Observer photo/Glenn Harbison Bryson Cole (11) picked up 58 yards on nine rushes Friday night for Fannin County against Rabun County’s Wildcats. Here, he is shown in action the week before against Gilmer county.

Fannin finds going tough at Rabun Co.

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Fannin County’s football Rebels took a 35-0 loss to a non-region foe, the Rabun County Wildcats, Friday, August 22, in Tiger, Georgia. The Rebels started the game on offense at the 13 yard line, but a loose ball on the first play allowed Rabun County to take over.
This scene repeated itself at Copper Basin Friday night as lightning forced the delay of the Cougars game against the Towers HIgh School Titans, and teams were ordered off the field.

This scene repeated itself at Copper Basin Friday night as lightning forced the delay of the Cougars game against the Towers HIgh School Titans, and teams were ordered off the field.

Graves sees CB improve

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
By Jason Queen Hard rain filled the skies over Copper Basin High School stadium Friday night, August 22. Having to restart multiple times due to delays, the Cougars came up short against the Towers High School Titans 41-0.
Carson Callihan has made known his intentions to play baseball for Young Harris College by signing his Letter of Intent. Shown celebrating the signing are, from left, Nathan Callihan, Carson Callihan and Katy Callihan.

Carson Callihan has made known his intentions to play baseball for Young Harris College by signing his Letter of Intent. Shown celebrating the signing are, from left, Nathan Callihan, Carson Callihan and Katy Callihan.

Callihan, Stroemer headed for college diamonds

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Two Fannin County High School baseball players signed Letters of Intent to play in college Tuesday, August 12. Carson Callihan, the winner of the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame (FCSHOF) Male Athlete of the Year award, signed to play baseball for Young Harris College.