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Lady Rebel cross country runner Monica Cosentino smiles as she competes in recent action for the Lady Rebels cross country team.

Lady Rebel cross country runner Monica Cosentino smiles as she competes in recent action for the Lady Rebels cross country team.

Fannin County cross country teams shine at region meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels and Lady Rebels cross country teams traveled to Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia for a region meet. Both teams competed well, with one Lady Rebel qualifying for the State Championship meet in Carrollton Friday and Saturday, November 1 through 2.
Fannin Rebels Treylyn Owensby (21) and JoJo Goodwin (84) rush to block a field goal during the Rebels region game with the Dawson County Tigers Friday, October 25.

Fannin Rebels Treylyn Owensby (21) and JoJo Goodwin (84) rush to block a field goal during the Rebels region game with the Dawson County Tigers Friday, October 25.

Dawson wins region game against Rebels

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels football team traveled to Dawson County Friday, October 25, for a cool, wet region rumble against the Tigers. Fannin faced a slew of injuries in the North Hall game the previous Friday and the lack of depth took its toll on the Rebels.
Cougar Chase Mickens (24) attempts to make a defender miss in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars.

Cougar Chase Mickens (24) attempts to make a defender miss in recent action for the Copper Basin Cougars.

Copper Basin defense not enough in loss

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Copper Basin Cougars traveled to Andrews High School Friday, October 25 to take on the Wildcats, in a game that at least for the first half, was played in a heavy downpour. The wet and muddy conditions definitely played a huge part in the game as the field was very sloppy.
Lady Cougar Albani Dotson keeps a volley alive in recent action for the Copper Basin.

Lady Cougar Albani Dotson keeps a volley alive in recent action for the Copper Basin.

Lady Cougars fall in region tournament

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team recently finished their postseason district tournament as the number two seed and punched their ticket to the region tournament.
Fannin Rebels Andre Bivens (11), Treylyn Owensby (21), Luke Holloway (12), and Jalen Ingram (88) lead the Rebels on the field before the game against the North Hall Trojans Friday, October 18.

Fannin Rebels Andre Bivens (11), Treylyn Owensby (21), Luke Holloway (12), and Jalen Ingram (88) lead the Rebels on the field before the game against the North Hall Trojans Friday, October 18.

Fannin County Rebels fall to North Hall

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels football team hosted the North Hall Trojans Friday, October 18, on what was a cool, crisp, Fall night for a region battle.
Seven seniors were celebrated at the Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball banquet Tuesday, October 15. Seniors are, from left, Cheyanne Tilson, Haley Parks, Hannah Green, Courtney Earls, Carly Crawford, Madison Bowers and Sydnie Jones.

Seven seniors were celebrated at the Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball banquet Tuesday, October 15. Seniors are, from left, Cheyanne Tilson, Haley Parks, Hannah Green, Courtney Earls, Carly Crawford, Madison Bowers and Sydnie Jones.

Lady Rebels volleyball celebrates season

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams held their end of season banquet at the Fannin County High School cafeteria Tuesday, October 15. Friends, Family and fans gathered to celebrate both teams as awards were given.
The Fannin County Special Olympics athletes played in a nine hole unified golf tournament in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday, October 12. Golfers are, from left, front, Debbie Sorrells, Kari Castlen, Alex Hughes and Kevin Turner; back, Ivie Chapman, Carrie Minear, Buford Ramey, Jeff Lake, Rick Kruse and Craig Hartman.

The Fannin County Special Olympics athletes played in a nine hole unified golf tournament in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday, October 12. Golfers are, from left, front, Debbie Sorrells, Kari Castlen, Alex Hughes and Kevin Turner; back, Ivie Chapman, Carrie Minear, Buford Ramey, Jeff Lake, Rick Kruse and Craig Hartman.

Special Olympics golfers compete in State Games

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Five Fannin County Special Olympics athletes competed in a nine hole unified golf tournamnet in Valdosta, GA October 12.  Alex Hughes played with Union County High School unified golfer Ivie Chapman. They placed fourth.
Copper Basin Cougars Larry Dye (52), Cody Montgomer (85) and Joe Boggs (15) wrap up a McMinn Central runner during Copper Basin’s game against the Chargers Friday, October 11.

Copper Basin Cougars Larry Dye (52), Cody Montgomer (85) and Joe Boggs (15) wrap up a McMinn Central runner during Copper Basin’s game against the Chargers Friday, October 11.

Cougars fall to McMinn Central in double overtime

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Copper Basin’s Cougars and McMinn Central’s Chargers battled for 48 minutes of football at Basin Friday night, ending regulation play tied at 14-14 and sending the game into overtime.
Fannin Rebel Andre Bivens (11) blocks a defender to keep the play alive as Cohutta Hyde (4) rushes down the field for a gain during the Rebels region win over East Hall Friday, October 11.

Fannin Rebel Andre Bivens (11) blocks a defender to keep the play alive as Cohutta Hyde (4) rushes down the field for a gain during the Rebels region win over East Hall Friday, October 11.

Rebels remain undefeated in region play

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels  were looking to remain perfect in region play as hit the road Friday, October 11, to face off in a region match against the East Hall Vikings. The Rebels did just that as they topped the Vikings 49-26. Fannin won the toss and elected to receive the ball.
The Lady Rebels Cross Country team at Fannin County Middle School continues to turn in strong performances, finishing second in both the League Championship and Carney Invitational meets. Shown at Meeks Park in Blairsville for the League Championship event are, from left, front, Olivia Temples and Bailee Stiles; middle, Danica Padrutt, Lindsey Holloway and Shaylee Jones; back, Halle Walton and Carlee Holloway.

The Lady Rebels Cross Country team at Fannin County Middle School continues to turn in strong performances, finishing second in both the League Championship and Carney Invitational meets. Shown at Meeks Park in Blairsville for the League Championship event are, from left, front, Olivia Temples and Bailee Stiles; middle, Danica Padrutt, Lindsey Holloway and Shaylee Jones; back, Halle Walton and Carlee Holloway.

Girls cross country shines

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Fannin County Middle School’s Lady Rebels turned in strong performances in two recent cross country meets. The Fannin Lady Rebels scored second place finishes at both the League Championship held at Meeks Park in Blairsville and the Carney Invitational in Hayesville, North Carolina.