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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.
Middle School Cross Country Team

Middle School Cross Country Team

Cross country runners finish first

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Fannin County Mddle School boys Cross Country team came away with first place and the Champions plaque from the Carney Classic Invitational. The meet was held in Hayesville, North Carolina, September 26. There were 100 runners in the event representing 11 teams.
Copper Basin Cougars Cody Montgomery (85), Addison Hook (61) and Hunter Perry (78) get into the backfield and pressure the quarterback during Copper Basin’s region win against Lookout Valley Friday, October 4.

Copper Basin Cougars Cody Montgomery (85), Addison Hook (61) and Hunter Perry (78) get into the backfield and pressure the quarterback during Copper Basin’s region win against Lookout Valley Friday, October 4.

Copper Basin dominates Lookout Valley

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Copper Basin’s big play offense loaded the scoreboard with 52 points Friday night to defeat the Lookout Valley Yellowjackets and earn the top spot in 1A, Region 3 football standings. Meanwhile, the Cougar defense continued to swarm the ball, holding  the visitors to 3 points.
The Fannin defense had a great outing against the Bears Friday, October 4. The Rebels gave up only seven points through four quarters. Rebels Seth Reece (5), Carson Beavers (2) and Will Mosely (35) gang tackle a Cherokee Bluff ball carrier during the Rebels region win against the Bears Friday, October 4.

The Fannin defense had a great outing against the Bears Friday, October 4. The Rebels gave up only seven points through four quarters. Rebels Seth Reece (5), Carson Beavers (2) and Will Mosely (35) gang tackle a Cherokee Bluff ball carrier during the Rebels region win against the Bears Friday, October 4.

Rebels start region play with win over Bears

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels football team started their region play off with a bang as they traveled to Cherokee Bluff to take on the Bears. The Rebels defense gave the Bears fits all night as Fannin traveled back to home with a 21-7 victory and are now 1-0 in region play.
The 2019 Lady Rebel softball seniors were honored after their last home game of the season Thursday, September 26. Senior Lady Rebel Kaelyn Hensley is shown with her parents Jamie and Faith Hensley.

The 2019 Lady Rebel softball seniors were honored after their last home game of the season Thursday, September 26. Senior Lady Rebel Kaelyn Hensley is shown with her parents Jamie and Faith Hensley.

FANNIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ATHLETES HONORED

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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