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Fannin Rebel Caleb Postell uses his speed for a gain during the Rebels 34-30 victory over the Chestatee War Eagles Friday, September 20.

Fannin Rebel Caleb Postell uses his speed for a gain during the Rebels 34-30 victory over the Chestatee War Eagles Friday, September 20.

Rebels win shootout against Chestatee

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The Fannin county Rebels football team traveled to Chestatee High School Friday, September 20. The Rebels offense and defense showed up, as the Rebels won the game 34-30. The Rebels defense held a high powered War Eagle offense to just 288 total yards.
Lady Rebel Emma Mitchell unloads on a pitch in recent action for Fannin County.

Lady Rebel Emma Mitchell unloads on a pitch in recent action for Fannin County.

LADY REBELS FALL TO VIKINGS

Caleb Collins
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels softball team traveled to East Hall Tuesday, September 10, for a region match up with the East Hall Lady Vikings. East Hall started strong and the Lady Rebels could not recover in the game, as they fell to the Lady Vikings 15-0.
Fannin Rebel Will Mosely (35) powers through the Panther defense for a big gain during the Rebels game with the Union County Panthers Friday, September 13.

Fannin Rebel Will Mosely (35) powers through the Panther defense for a big gain during the Rebels game with the Union County Panthers Friday, September 13.

FANNIN LOSES FIRST GAME OF THE YEAR TO UNION

Caleb Collins
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Blue Ridge: The 2-0 Fannin County Rebels hosted the Union County Panthers on a muggy afternoon, Friday, September 13. The Rebels were looking for their third win of the season, but Union was able to pull out a win in the final quarter to beat the Rebels 33-14.
Copper Basin Cougar Chase Mickens (24) rushes to help Joe Boggs (15) and Timothy Fair (33) tackle a Tellico player during the Cougars win Friday, September 13.

Copper Basin Cougar Chase Mickens (24) rushes to help Joe Boggs (15) and Timothy Fair (33) tackle a Tellico player during the Cougars win Friday, September 13.

COUGARS ROLL OVER TELLICO FOR 3-1 SEASON START

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Tellico Plains: The Tellico Plains Bears knocked on Copper Basin’s door several times only to have it slammed in their face Friday night by a never-give-up Cougar defense.
Copper Basin running back Chance Bailey (42) blocks as quarterback Bryson Grabowski (13) slips past a Sale Creek defender for a touchdown during Copper Basin’s game against the Panthers Friday, September 6.

Copper Basin running back Chance Bailey (42) blocks as quarterback Bryson Grabowski (13) slips past a Sale Creek defender for a touchdown during Copper Basin’s game against the Panthers Friday, September 6.

Cougars win catfight against Panthers

Caleb Collins
Friday, September 13, 2019
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, September 6, for a district match up. Both teams played well, but Copper Basin’s defense showed up and their offense put the game away in the second half to win the game 40-7.
The Fannin County Middle School Lady Rebels cross country team competed in the Bulldog invitational in Murphy, North Carolina Saturday, September 7. The Lady Rebels did well, taking home first place awards. Lady Rebel runners pictured are, from left, Josie Clemmons, Danica Padrutt, Brayden Whitener, Shaylee Jones, Carlee Holloway, Lindsey Holloway, Bailee Stiles, Bryanna Contardi and Kristen Cipach.

The Fannin County Middle School Lady Rebels cross country team competed in the Bulldog invitational in Murphy, North Carolina Saturday, September 7. The Lady Rebels did well, taking home first place awards. Lady Rebel runners pictured are, from left, Josie Clemmons, Danica Padrutt, Brayden Whitener, Shaylee Jones, Carlee Holloway, Lindsey Holloway, Bailee Stiles, Bryanna Contardi and Kristen Cipach.

FCMS cross country teams shine

Caleb Collins
Friday, September 13, 2019
The Fannin County Middle School Rebels and Lady Rebels cross country teams traveled to Murphy, North Carolina on Saturday, September 7, to compete in the Bulldog Invitational. Fannin had a great day, sweeping the meet and taking home team first place awards for both boys and girls.
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Old Toccoa Farm opens back nine

Caleb Collins
Friday, September 13, 2019
Many friends, family, and  local golfers athered at the Old Toccoa Farm driving range on the cool crisp morning of Saturday, August 31, for the unveiling of the back nine holes of the golf course.
Lady Cougar Sapporiah Ross spikes the ball during Copper Basin’s volleyball match with Tellico Plains Tuesday, September 3.

Lady Cougar Sapporiah Ross spikes the ball during Copper Basin’s volleyball match with Tellico Plains Tuesday, September 3.

Lady Cougars top Tellico Plains

Caleb Collins
Friday, September 13, 2019
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team hosted the Tellico Plains Lady Bears Tuesday, September 3, for a district match up. Copper Basin came out firing on all cylinders and beat the Lady Bears in three sets for the season sweep.
Lady Rebel Josilynn Newton catches a pop-fly during Fannin’s game with the Lady Spartans Thursday, September 5.

Lady Rebel Josilynn Newton catches a pop-fly during Fannin’s game with the Lady Spartans Thursday, September 5.

Lady Rebels fall to Lady Spartans

Caleb Collins
Friday, September 13, 2019
The Fannin County softball team hosted the Greater Atlanta Christian Lady Spartans Thursday, September 5, for a region matchup. GAC jumped out to an early lead in the game and the Lady Rebels could not recover as the Lady Rebels fell to GAC 10-1.