Fannin County defeats Chattooga, Now Ranked 8th in AJC

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Author: Tim Towe

The undefeated record for the Fannin County Rebels improved to 7-0 on a rare Saturday night game against Chattooga.

This was the 4th road game of the season for Fannin, and it was also the 4th road game where the Rebel Fans from Blue Ridge had a better crowd than the hometown team did. Chattooga isn’t exactly a rock throw from Blue Ridge like Union County is.

Micah ONeal had a game to remember on defense for the Rebels. 15 tackles, 3 TFL’s and a safety that led the Rebels to a 37-7 victory on Saturday at Chattooga. The Rebel defense only allowed 108 total yards. 48 of those 108 came on a touchdown run by Chattooga’s LaShaun Lester who is the region’s best running back and has a UAB offer. The Rebel defense held the highly recruited Lester to 51 yards on the night. McCay Turner, Jake Sands and James Mercer had 5 tackles. Andrew Waldrep had 6 tackles, Dalton Ross had 7 tackles, Logan Long had 8 Tackles, Cason Owensby had 11. Carson Collis had an INT for the Rebels.

Luke Holloway found Cohutta Hyde and Jalen Ingram for Touchdown passes, and Seth Reece found pay-dirt 3 times in the 3rd quarter and had 80 yards on the ground Saturday.

All State Punter Luke Holloway had his best punting performance of the year. 4 Punts with 220 yards and averaged 55 yards per punt with a long of 66.

This is a special season for the Fannin County Rebels with amazing support from the whole county.

The Rebels are receiving statewide recognition. They have been ranked by GPB, Recruit Georgia and Cal Prep for the last several weeks. On Tuesday The Atlanta Journal Constitution ranked the Rebels for the 1st time since 1996 coming in at 8th.

Fannin County host Coosa this Friday Night. The Rebels are asking all fans to wear black for a blackout. Fannin can clinch its 1st Region Title Friday with a Win since 2007 and 3rd in School History. Kickoff is at 7:30pm.

G.A.C. Too Much For The Rebels

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The Fannin Rebels came in to Friday’s game against the Spartans of Greater Atlanta Christian hyped up and ready to face the challenge.  The Spartans are known as a powerhouse team that is both state and nationally ranked.  These Spartans (6-0 in Region) generally put out several Division 1 athletes each year.  None of this mattered to the Rebels as it was just another team on the schedule.

The Rebels held nothing back as they took the field for the last regular season game in the 2018 season.  The Spartans took a 37-14 victory in the end to set the record for Fannin at 4-6 overall and 3-3 in 7-AAA.  1st year Head Coach Chad Cheatham has his guys battle every game this year and it was different in this one.  Defensively the Rebels played well against the high powered Spartans.  G.A.C. scored 14 in the 1st quarter, 16 in the 2nd and 7 in the third in the victory.  Leading the stats for the Rebel defense were Tate Heaton with 6 solo tackles, 3 assist and 5 pass break ups, Rhodes had 7 tackles, 3 assist and 1 tackle for loss, Micah O’Neal had 9 tackles and 3 assist.  Other Rebels had a multiple tackle night as well.

Luke Holloway and his offense struggled to work the ball up and down the field against a powerful Spartan defense.  The Rebels still had a good night with Holloway putting up a 89 percent completion rate going 5 of 12 for 93 yards through the air.  Jalen Ingram led receivers with 3 catches for 79 yards and a touchdown,  Rushing on the night had the Rebels total 95 yards on the ground.  Holloway carried the ball 5 times for 20 yards.  Leading all ball carriers was Tim Garland.  Garland had 11 touches for 69 yards and a touchdown.  The Rebels had 2 fourth quarter touchdowns in the 37-14 defeat at the hands of the Spartans.

With the 2018 regular season officially over, the Rebels turn their focus the AAA state Playoffs.  Making the AAA playoffs for the first time in school history, Coach Cheatham and his Rebels face the #1 seed Calhoun Yellow Jackets.  Fannin will travel to Calhoun this Friday for a 7:30 kick off at the home of the Yellow Jackets.  GO REBELS!!

Rebels Take the W on Homecoming Night 45-7

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The Fannin County High School Rebels take on the Cherokee Bluff Bears for their first regional home game. Rebels brought high energy into the first half and executed their plays during the 4th quarter, beating the Bears 45-7.

After the coin toss, the Rebels’ #32 Treylyn Owensby with the kickoff return to their own 34-yard line. From there, the Rebels set the tone of the game as they scored three touchdowns. Luke Holloway handed off to Owensby for a 30-yard touchdown, Holloway connected with Chandler Kendall for a 37-yard touchdown, and Holloway passed to Jalen Ingram for a 32-yard touchdown. Sarah Sosebee with the extra 3 points gave the Rebels the lead of 21-0.

Rebels defense dominated the first quarter as they kept the Bears off the scoreboard. Every time it looked as though the Bears would gain a few yards, they would get flagged for ‘false start’ and ‘off sides’ which pushed them back. It was apparent that the Rebels had established an early lead that would put too much pressure on the Bears to come back later in the game.

Second quarter began much like the first, with the Rebels adding to their lead. Rebels moved the pigskin downfield with Kendall 24-yards, Holloway 6-yards, and Owensby 26-yards and the touchdown. Sosebee with the extra point brings up the score 28-0 with 8:05 left in the 1st half.

With less than five minutes left in the 1st half, the Bears execute a trick play (triple reverse) and find themselves at the Rebels 6-yard line. From there, the Bears took on Rebels defense before lighting up the scoreboard the only time that night, 28-7.

After their touchdown, the Bears seemed to have caught a second-wind, or maybe the Rebels backed off a little, allowing the Bears to get into the red zone on Rebels 19-yard line. The momentum of the game may have been turning the Bears way, but that same moment was short lived when the Bears had a turnover.

The Rebels take over at their own 19-yard line with 38 seconds left in the 1st half. The Bears intercepted Holloways attempt to connect with Ingram before the buzzer sound ended the 1st half with the Rebels on top, 28-7.

It was obvious after the Rebels first half, Head Coach Chad Cheatham needed to go into the locker room and maybe remind the Rebels that they had not yet won the game and they needed to finish the game.

In the 3rd quarter, the Bears received the kickoff but weren’t successful in moving downfield. The Bears made it to their own 35-yard line before being pushed back 5-yards for a flag on the play. This caused the Bears to have to punt.

With Kendall’s 20-yard punt return, the Rebels start on their own 44-yard line. The Rebels were unable to get anything going in that drive and were forced to punt that would give the Bears the ball on their own 34-yard line.

In the 3rd quarter, the Rebels defense stopped any hope the Bears had of getting into the end zone. The Bears were forced to punt and 44-yard punt, the Rebels were put on their own 1-yard line. Basically, having to run 1st down out of their own end zone, Holloway handed off to Owensby and gained 26-yards giving the Rebels some breathing room as the sound of the buzzer ended the quarter.

Rebels start the 4th quarter on their own 27-yard line and only 12 minutes away from winning the first region game of the season. The Rebels left it all on the field as they made quick work of crossing the 50-yard line into Bears territory. Holloway handed off to 35 Will Mosley for a 52-yard touchdown. Sosebee was on fire as she went 5 for 5 lighting up the scoreboard 35-7.

The Rebels defense did not allow the Bears to get any positive yards. Mason Rhodes and Jackson Weeks kept the Bears at the 31-yard line for the 2nd and 3rd down. Rhodes tackled a Bear at their own 21-yard line for a loss of yards bringing up a 4th down. Bears backed the punt, 31 Campbell Constentino blocked the punt and 50 Matthew Lewis made the recovery at the Bears 11-yard line.

A Rebels drive to their own 9-yard line, and on the 4th down and elected to go for a 21-yard field goal attempt. 38 Alex White with a 21-yard field goal giving the Rebels 38-7 with 7:39 left in the game.

The Bears received the kickoff and attempted to make their way into Rebel territory but at this point there was no moving the ball past Rebels defense. With 3:51 left in the game, the Bears found themselves 4th and 8 at their own 43-yard line. 83 Dalton Ross tackled a Bear for a loss at their own 36-yard line for the turnover on downs.

With a little less than 3:30 left in the game, Rebels took over at their own 36-yard line. Owensby gained 25-yards, Matthew Postell gained another 7-yards, and Norton rushed the last 7-yards for the touchdown. Sosebee went for a successful 6 for 6 and the Rebels broke the scoreboard 45-7.

The Bears received the kickoff with 2:57 left in the game. The Rebels kept them in their own territory for the last two minutes and the buzzard sounded ending the game leaving the Bears at the 40-yard line.

The Rebels played a great game as many players put their hands on the ball and defense made some great plays—like Constentino’s block on the punt and Lewis’s recovery. The Rebels win their first regional game against the Bears.

Let’s see who comes out on top during tonight’s game. The Rebels will be playing East Hall High School at home at 7:30! It’s alumni night along with Fannin Park and Rec so come out and support all the Rebels dating back to the 80s!

Player of the Week: #12 Luke Holloway

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TeamFYNSports Reporter’s Player of the Week goes to number 12 quarterback Luke Holloway! Holloway is a sophomore at Fannin County High School. Holloway’s improvement week after week contributed to the Rebels securing a home region win against Cherokee Bluff. As a sophomore, Holloway showed leadership as he connected with Chandler Kendall and Jalen Ingram and handed off to Treylyn Owensby and Will Mosley for a combined total of 6 touchdowns. Week after week Holloway seems more confident and much more comfortable as the sophomore Fannin Rebels quarterback. Congratulations, again, to Luke Holloway from TeamFYNSports.

Player of the Week: #15 Chandler Kendall

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TeamFYNSports Reporter’s Player of the Week goes to #15 Chandler Kendall! Kendall is a senior at Fannin County High School. Kendall plays both offense (Wide Receiver) and defense (Defensive Back) for the Fannin Rebels. Kendall played a great game last Friday night against the East Hall Vikings. Offensively, Kendall had one 49-yard touchdown. Defensively, Kendall made 6 tackles total, 1 interception, and broke up a pass attempt. TeamFYNSports looks forward to seeing all that Kendall is capable of as the season continues.

Rebels Beat the Vikings in the 2nd Regional Home Game

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Fannin County High School Rebels took on the East Hall High School Vikings for the second regional home game of the season. The Rebels beat the Vikings 59-36.

After the coin toss, Rebels’ 32 Treylyn Owensby returned the ball to their own 37-yard line. 12 Luke Holloway had a 13-yard connection to 35 Will Mosley and the Rebels found themselves at midfield. Owensby with an 18-yard carry put the Rebels in Vikings territory. Holloway connected to 88 Jalen Ingram for a touchdown. Sarah Sosebee with the extra point put 7 on the scoreboard for the Rebels.

Vikings received the kickoff but was only able to return it to their own 33-yard line. Vikings go three and out and were forced to punt, and Rebels’ 15 Chandler Kendall made about a 40-yard punt return giving the Rebels great field position in Viking territory.

Rebels took over at Vikings 41-yard line. Owensby with three carries for 21-yards and Mosley with 5-yards put the Rebels in the Vikings red zone at the 15-yard line. Mosley with the carry for a 15-yard touchdown and with Sosebee’s extra point the Rebels scored 14-0 with 5:42 left in the 1st quarter.

Rebels’ 38 Alex White attempted an onside kick, but the Vikings recovered it at their own 49-yard line. Vikings made quick work of moving into Rebel territory and found themselves 2nd and 10 at the Rebels 13-yard line. The Vikings got the touchdown in the next play and attempted the extra point, but it was no good, 14-6 Rebels.

Rebels’ Kendall with the 20-yard kickoff return up the middle put them on their own 38-yard line with 3:57 left in the 1st quarter. On the next play, Owensby was tripped, and he fumbled the ball.

Vikings recovered the ball on the 43-yard line. Vikings gained 13-yards putting them at the Rebels 44-yard line. The Vikings connected a long pass and found themselves in the Rebels red zone on the 14-yard line. With the end zone in sight, the Vikings attempted a pass for a touchdown, but Kendall intercepted the ball and a 6-yard return. Rebels took over at their own 20-yard line. Owensby with the carry for 13-yards before the buzzer sounded for the end of the 1st quarter.

At the start of the 2nd quarter, Rebels were in possession on the 33-yard line. Mosley with an 18-yard gain put the Rebels on the Vikings 49-yard line. Holloway handed off to Owensby for a 59-yard touchdown. Sosebee completed her third extra point for the night, 21-6 Rebels.

Vikings answered the Rebels touchdown with a 30-yard kickoff return. Vikings offense moved downfield 43-yards and found themselves on Rebels 20-yard line. From there, the Vikings would find themselves in the end zone for a touchdown. The Vikings executed the 2-point conversion making the score 21-14 Rebels.

Rebels’ Mosley with the 19-yard kickoff return put the Rebels on the 49-yard line. Rebels quickly crossed the 50 and found themselves at Vikings 42-yard line. Rebels pushed forward another 6-yards to the 36-yard line. On the next play, Mosley fumbled on the carry and the Vikings recovered the ball.

Vikings took over at their own 11-yard line. Mosley sacked the quarterback for a loss of 9-yards. Vikings made it to the 19-yard line before the Rebels defense forced them to punt. The Rebels had great field position at Vikings 42-yard line.

Owensby rushed for another 12-yards to Vikings 30-yard line. The false start on the Vikings would give the Rebels another 5-yards. The Rebels gained another 7-yards and in the very next play, Holloway connected with Owensby for a 17-yard touchdown. Sosebee with the extra point lit up the scoreboard 28-14 with 2:29 left in the first half.

Vikings received the kickoff and returned to their own 27-yard line. On the third down, the Vikings broke away for a 26-yard gain and found themselves at the Rebels 47-yard line. A Vikings pass completion now had them in the Rebels red zone at the 15-yard line. After a short gain, the Vikings gained another 13-yards for a touchdown and the extra point, pulling up the score 28-21 Rebels.

Kendall with a 30-yard return on the kick with 14.6 seconds left on the clock. The next play, Holloway connected with Ingram for a 41-yard touchdown pass. Sosebee with the extra point made it 35-21 Rebels.

With 6.1 seconds left on the clock, Rebels recovered on an onside kick. In the very next play, Holloway immediately connected to Kendall for another touchdown. Sosebee’s extra point would send the Rebels into the locker room at halftime up 42-21.

Vikings started second half in midfield knowing they needed to make something happen to get back into the game. That’s exactly what they did in the next two plays as the Vikings found themselves in Rebels red zone on the 5-yard line. One the very next play, the Vikings scored a touchdown, along with the extra point, coming up 42-28 Rebels.

Owensby had a 12-yard kickoff return. Rebels were able to move the ball to their own 45-yard line. A flag on the Vikings moved the ball 5 more yards for the Rebels. A 30-yard gain by Mosley put the Rebels on the Vikings 20-yard line. After a short gain, the Rebels fumbled, and the Vikings recovered the ball.

The Vikings were now in the back deep on their own 2-yard line having to run the play out of their own end zone. Rebels defense pushed them back and made it 2nd and 11 from the 1-yard line. On the 4th down, the Vikings attempted to pass out of their own end zone, but 52 Micah O’Neal made the interception.

Rebels offense found themselves on the Vikings 8-yard line. On the next play, Owensby picked up 6 yards. Mosley tacked on another yard and Owensby finished it off with the 1-yard touchdown rush. The extra point would make Sosebee 7 for 7 on the night, 49-28 Rebels.

Vikings would start on their own 17-yard line. On the very next play, Rebels’ 47 Tate Heaton snagged an interception. Rebels offense would start on the Vikings the 37-yard line. Owensby with a 35-yard gain put the Rebels on the 2-yard line. Mosley finished the drive off with a 2-yard touchdown. Sosebee went 8 for 8 with the extra point and the Rebels added another 7 on the board, 56-28 with 1:46 left in the 3rd quarter.

White with a deep kick into the Vikings end zone would bring the ball out to the 20-yard line. On the very next play, 41 Matthew Postell would come up with another interception.

Rebels offense took over on the Vikings 19-yard line. Rebels would not be able to pick up another first down. So, on the 4th down, Rebels opted for a field goal and White’s kick from 33-yards out was good adding three more to the scoreboard extending the Rebels lead 59-28.

Vikings would start on the 39-yard line with 30 seconds left in the 3rd quarter. Vikings quarterback would put it in the air one more time only to have it intercepted by Mosley. Rebels took over at 37-yard line before the sound of the buzzer.

At the start of the 4th quarter, Vikings defense attempted to stop the Rebels from moving the ball. Postell picked up 2-yards for the Rebels. Holloway connected to 48 Logan Dewitt for a 9-yard gain. A false start on the Rebels moved them back 5-yards bringing up 4th down. The Rebels were unsuccessful on a fourth down attempt, turning the ball over to the Vikings.

Vikings took over at their own 41-yard line with 9:10 left in the game. Over the next couple of plays, the Vikings gained 30-yards and found themselves on Rebels 29-yard line. In the very next play, Vikings quarterback completed a 29-yard pass for a touchdown. The Vikings were successful with a two-point conversion changing the scoreboard 59-36 Rebels.

With 3:40 left to play in the game, the Vikings attempted an onside kick which Kendall recovered. Rebels started on their own 46-yard line and was content with running down the clock.

Rebels defeated the Vikings 59-36 in their second home 3A-Region 7 game. Rebels offense kept the ball moving as Rebel fans saw touchdowns from Treylyn Owensby (3), Jalen Ingram (2), Will Mosley (2), and Chandler Kendall (1) along with a 33-yard field goal by Alex White would give the Rebels a victory of 59-36 over the Vikings. The Rebels defensive pressure on the Vikings quarterback caused several interceptions. The Rebels punt return and kickoff return always had the Rebels in good field position, which they capitalized on all night long.

Rebels travel next week to take on North Hall High School at 7:30pm. North Hall is coming off a bye week and is 1 and 1 in the region, winning 61-6 over Cherokee Bluff and losing 21-0 to Greater Atlanta Christian. Come out and support the Rebels as they play their 3rd regional game.

Fannin County High School Hosts Meeting Concerning Vaping

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Fannin County High School is hosting a meeting concerning teen vaping on Thursday, October 4th at 6:00pm at the Performing Arts Center.

Fannin Rebels Lose to Chestatee War Eagles 45-42

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Fannin County High School Rebels start the game strong as Treylyn Owensby ran for over an 80-yard gain to the Chestatee High School War Eagles 17-yard line. Luke Holloway connects with Will Mosley for the touchdown and the Rebels went for the extra point, but it was blocked. Rebels take the lead 6-0.

War Eagles take possession at the 29-yard line. Rebels defense started strong not allowing the War Eagles to cross the 50-yard line. Some incomplete passes and a few tackles later, the Rebels are back in possession.

Rebels offense takes over at their own 49-yard line. Rebels fans thought Holloways 49-yard sweep would result in a touchdown, but the yellow flag would bring back the attempt. In the next play, the War Eagles intercept Holloways attempt to connect with Jalen Ingram.

War Eagles capitalize on the turnover with a touchdown and a successful 2-point conversion. The War Eagles take the lead 8-6 with under 5 minutes left in the 1st quarter.

Rebels erased the War Eagles touchdown with a 26-yard gain between Holloway and Chandler Kendall and another 27-yards from Owensby. The Rebels light up the scoreboard with a touchdown and Matthew Postell with the 2-point conversion, taking back the lead 14-8 at the end of the first quarter.

The War Eagles attempt a comeback at the start of the second quarter as their quarterback keeps the ball for a 30-yard gain before being tackled by Jackson Weeks at the 3-yard line. On the next play, the Rebels pick up the fumble on their own 10-yard line.

Rebels capitalize on the turnover as Holloway and Kendall make an 88-yard connection for the touchdown and Sosebee gets the extra point. Rebels find themselves up 21-8 with a near 10 minutes left in the 2nd quarter.

War Eagles make a long pass into Rebel territory at the 43-yard line. The War Eagles keep pushing for the end zone and get to the 23-yard line before they fumble the ball for a loss of 20 yards and find themselves 3rd down and 23 at Rebels 43-yard line. The War Eagles keeping pushing to the end zone despite their loss and get back to Rebels 23-yard line. A flag against the War Eagles puts them at the 34-yard line. In the next play, Postell intercepts the ball putting the Rebels back in possession in Rebel territory.

Rebels offense gets the wheels turning with Owensby’s 31-yards, Mosley’s 18-yards, Andre Bivins’ 17-yards, and Holloway’s 10-yards for a total of 76 yards. With less than 2 minutes in the first half, Owensby makes the touchdown and the 2-point conversion, continuing the Rebels lead 29-8.

War Eagles continues to answer with a touchdown and a successful 2-points now making the score 29-16. Rebels take possession but Holloway’s attempt to connect with Kendall was intercepted.

War Eagles quarterback gains 13 yards before being tackled by Weeks. In the next play, War Eagles quarterback breaks away from the herd and runs into Rebels endzone only to be called back due to a flag on the play. That brings a close to the first half with the Rebels in the lead 29-16.

The Rebels kicked off to start the second half. The War Eagles successfully cross the 50 into Rebels territory and find themselves at Rebels 32-yard line. The War Eagles quarterback gains 27-yards before being tackled. War Eagles find themselves on the Rebels 4-yard line. On the next play, they score a touchdown and go for the extra point lighting up the scoreboard 29-23.

Rebels respond to War Eagles touchdown with the Rebels moving up the field with vigor, Owensby with 30-yards, Mosley with 6-yards, and a successful connection between Holloway and Ingram. With a long pass from Holloway, Mosley scored for a 28-yard touchdown. The Rebels were unsuccessful on the 2-point conversion attempt. The Rebels are up 35-23.

Rebels defense continues to struggle to contain War Eagles quarterback as he scores another touchdown. With the extra point good, Rebels now only find themselves up 35-30.

With 1:43 left in the 3rd quarter, Rebels found themselves once again in War Eagle territory. Owensby rushed for another 10-yards putting the Rebels deep in War Eagles territory. The Rebels would erase those yards with a delay of game and an incomplete pass ends the 3rd quarter with a score of 35-30.

At the start of 4th quarter, War Eagles have the ball at their own 21-yard line. War Eagles completed a long pass to put them deep in Rebels territory. The War Eagles capitalize and score a touchdown on the very next play. A successful 2-point conversion puts the War Eagles 38-35 with 10:38 left in the game.

Rebels respond as Owensby gains at least 20-yards from the kickoff return. After some carries from Owensby and Mosley, the Rebels find themselves at War Eagles 34-yard line. Owensby would find the end zone for a touchdown. Along with the extra point, Rebels score 42-38.

Unfortunately, there was a pivotal moment in the game where Micah O’Neal was injured and taken off the field. TeamFYNSports followed up with Coach Cheatham, has been told that O’Neal is doing okay, and the doctors didn’t find anything.

With less than 5 minutes in the game, Owensby recovers the fumble at Rebels 30-yard line. The Rebels were not able to capitalize the recovery and they lose their chance for another touchdown.

With only 2 minutes left in the game, the Rebels try to keep the War Eagles from scoring, but the War Eagles gained a near 50-yards and get the touchdown and the extra point lighting up the scoreboard and defeating the Rebels 45-42.

This was such a close game and the Rebels played their hearts out. It seems like whoever had the ball last with more than 10 seconds on the board would be the team that won the game, this time it was the War Eagles. We can’t wait to see what the Rebels bring to Friday nights conference game against Cherokee Bluff High School. The Rebels will be playing at home at 7:30pm on September 28th. See you there, Rebels!

Rebels Lose to the Ramblers: 28-20 for the First Home Game

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After the coin toss, Rebels got the kick-off first and capitalized early with quarterback Luke Holloway connecting with Chandler Kendall, Jalen Ingram, and Will Mosley. The Rebels were able to drive for a touchdown, Sara Sosebee’s extra point attempt was blocked, and Rebels took the lead with 6-0 and 8:26 left in the first quarter.

Unfortunately, the Rebels took a loss on the defensive side as Mason Rhodes was injured during a play and was out for the rest of the game. After a good defensive stand from the Rebels, the Ramblers were able to find holes and put two touchdowns on the scoreboard taking a lead of 14-6 in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Rebels struggled to get the offense going. One reason may be that multiple flags were thrown for things like illegal shifting, holding and incomplete passes. Nonetheless, Holloway and quarterback Tyler Norton tried to get the ball moving and the Rebels picked up a couple downs.

Rebels defense got into the heads of the Ramblers offense as there were a couple flags called for ‘delay of game’ and ‘false starts’ on the Ramblers. The Ramblers only moved a couple yards before being blocked by Rebels defensive line.

Moving back into offense, the Rebels got a little restless and made some careless errors like false starts, incomplete passes, and struggled overall to move down field. However, the Rebels did make it deep into Ramblers red zone and turned over the ball at the 8-yard line.

Fortunately, the Ramblers faced some of the same issues as the Rebels and was called for illegal shifting and had some incomplete passes which caused a scoreless second quarter.

Coming out of half-time, the Ramblers capitalized on a touchdown with an extra point, leading 21-6. Rebels answered the Ramblers touchdown as they moved the ball down field getting a touchdown as Holloway hit Evan Taylor in the Ramblers endzone. The Rebels went for 2 points but failed to convert.

In the very next possession, Ramblers answered the Rebels touchdown with a touchdown pass from their own 43-yard line with the extra point. Ramblers would then have 28-12 lead.

The Rebels offense were not able to get across midfield and into Rambler territory and the ball was recovered by the Ramblers.

In the next possession, Ramblers looked as though there going to capitalize on another touchdown but a block in the back would negate the touchdown. Ramblers take lead of the 3rd quarter 28-12.

Ramblers would start the 4th quarter deep in the Rebels red zone. An aggressive Jackson Weeks and Micah O’Neal with the tackle at the 5-yard line, 3rd and 5 in Rebel territory. Rebels would drop the Ramblers quarterback for a 4th and 9. Ramblers attempted to go for a field goal but missed and the ball was recovered by the Rebels.

Deep in the fourth quarter, Rebels offense was determined not to give up. An amazing pass play from Holloway to Mosley to Andrew Jones laid out the turning point in the game. Holloway hit Mosley, the ball tipped off Mosley’s fingers and Jones caught the ball for the touchdown. The Rebels went for the 2 points, Holloway to Treylyn Owensby, Rebels lit up the scoreboard with 20 to Ramblers 28.

The Rebels touchdown seemed to inspire fire in their defense as the Rebels held the Ramblers offense and didn’t let them cross the 50-yard line until the last two minutes of the game. Even still, the Ramblers didn’t get the touchdown they wanted because the Rebels defense ended the game at the 36-yard line in Rebels territory.

The Rebels end their first home game with a loss but not for lack of effort. Rebels defense stood strong and did their best to maintain balance and keep the Ramblers on their side on the 50 and away from Rebels endzone. The Rebels pushed through and put their best foot forward to keep the loss minimal.

The Rebels will NOT be playing this Friday as it is a holiday weekend. The Rebels will resume game day, Friday, September 7th at 7:30pm at Union County High School! Let’s go Rebels!

Fannin Rebels 2018 Homecoming King and Queen

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Fannin County High School students rallied together to elect this year’s Homecoming Court:

Freshman Class Kinsley Sullivan and Austin Garland. Sophomore Class Parker Peugh and Mason Rice, Chanley Watson and Micah O’Neal. Junior Class Hannah Cruse and Jade White, Amber York and Grant Sullivan, Hannah Dickey and Andy Lim, Reagan Henderson and Tate Henderson, Cassandra Stepp and Steven Stacy, Kelsey Walton and Reid Honeycutt, Angelina Young and Jade Underwood.

The final candidates for Homecoming King and Queen are Hannah Dickey and Andy Lim, Reagan Henderson and Tate Henderson, Cassandra Stepp and Steven Stacy, Kelsey Walton and Reid Honeycutt, Angelina Young and Jade Underwood.

Fannin County High School’s elected Homecoming King and Queen are Andy Lim and Kelsey Walton. 

Homecoming King Andy Lim is the son of Tech and Hoa Lee Lim. He participates in Special Olympics, received the Green Hand Award in Future Farmers of America (FFA), as well as the FFA Chapter Degree Award as he was voted “Most Likely to Brighten Your Day” senior superlative. Andy’s post-graduation plans include becoming a Hibachi chef. Andy enjoys fishing, playing on his iPad and listening to music.

Homecoming Queen Kelsey Walton is the daughter of Ryan and Tonya Walton. Kelsey received awards for Spanish one, two, and three. Kelsey’s post-graduation plans include traveling as much as possible, attending Georgia Southern to pursue a degree in business, obtaining certifications in languages and become a Medical Interpreter or an International Business Interpreter. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her close friends.

Last years reigning Homecoming Queen, Cassidy Graham, attended to pass the crown down unto Kelsey Watson. A big congratulations to this year’s contestants and winners Andy Lim and Kelsey Walton.

Player of the Week: #32 Treylyn Owensby

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FetchYourNews Sports Reporter’s Player of the Week goes to Junior #32 Treylyn Owensby! Owensby had a magnificent game Friday night against the Chestatee War Eagles. Owensby played great defense and offense against the War Eagles. Offensively, Owensby gained give or take 200-yards (official stats not available at time of article). Owensby has brought an aggressive component to Rebels offense each game since the season began. Defensively, Owensby played well as he made several tackles and had assisted tackles throughout the game. Fetch Your News can’t wait to see what else Owensby brings to the rest of the season! Way to go, Owensby!

 

Rebels Take the Fall to Panthers: 49-7 at Union County

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After the coin toss, Fannin County High School Rebels received the kick off. The Union County Panthers defense shut the Fannin Rebels offense down immediately and seemed to set the tone for the rest of the game. Rebels didn’t cross the 50-yard line into Panther territory before having to give possession back to the Panthers.

In the Panthers first possession, they made quick work of crossing the 50-yard line into Rebel territory. The Panthers were able to move the ball for a new first down. It didn’t take long for the Panthers to be up 14-0 over the Rebels in the first quarter.

Panthers defense was determined to hold their lead by not allowing the Rebels offense into Panther territory. No matter what moves the Rebels made, the Panthers defense was there to shut it down.

With only seconds remaining in the first half, the Rebels had possession deep in Panther territory. The Rebels had the Panthers end zone in sight. #12 Luke Holloway’s pass was intercepted and ran all the way back for a Panther touchdown, smashing whatever hopes the Rebels had of getting a touchdown.

At the end of the first half, the Panthers had found themselves in the Rebels paint, lighting up the scoreboard and leaving Rebels in the dust 35-0. The Rebels may have felt a little stunned by Panthers fast-paced offense and shut-down defense.

The Panthers opened on offense in the second half, nothing had changed as Panthers lit up the scoreboard when a Panther ran downfield into Rebels end zone as they lit up the scoreboard once again. Panther’s increased their lead 42-0.

Unfortunately, Rebels #47 Tate Heaton, was ejected from the game due to a personal foul for what seemed to be shoving a Panther’s player after the touchdown. According to GHSA rules, a player ejected from a game is not allowed to play the following game. So, it’s possible that Heaton will not be playing in Fridays game against Chestatee High School.

With a 42-0 lead in the third quarter, this gave Coach Allison a perfect opportunity to rotate players in the game. After the Panthers made substitutions, the Rebels offense was able to move the ball into Panther territory.

With each possession, the Rebels seemed to get closer to Panthers end zone. It was in the last few seconds of the 3rd quarter, that the Rebels set themselves up for a potential touchdown. The Rebels ended the 3rd quarter on Panthers 1-yard line.

The first play of the 4th quarter, the Rebels finally found the Panthers end zone and on the scoreboard with the extra point, changing the score 42-7. The Panthers answered the Rebels with a touchdown and the extra point making it 49-7.

A Rebel highlight, late in the game, Rebels #15, Chandler Kendall, got an interception and about a 15-yard gain, which gave the Rebels the ball. In the last 4 minutes of the game, both Panthers and Rebels opted to run a ground game. The game ended with the Panthers winning 49-7 on their home turf.

The Fannin Rebels will pick up next weeks game at 7:30 at home against Chestatee High School. Come out to support our Rebels as they play their 4th game of the season. Let’s go Rebels!

Fannin Rebels Player of the Week – Jackson Weeks

Player Of The Week

 

Fannin Sports Reporter’s Player of the Week is Junior Tight End, #26, Jackson Weeks! Weeks was selected for playing hard and bringing his crush ‘em attitude in Friday nights game against the Lafayette Ramblers. Weeks had a total of 12 tackles: 8 tackles, 4 Assists and 3 Tackles for Loss and 2 Pressures. Weeks, along with Fannin Defense, held tight to the Lafayette Ramblers and did their best to keep the Ramblers from scoring. Even though the Ramblers brought home the W, they had to really fight the Rebels defense to get there and without a doubt returned home with some bruises. Way to go Weeks!

Way to go Rebels Defense! Get some rest over the holiday weekend! Fetch Your News looks forward to your next game against Union!

Player of the Week: Will Mosley

Player Of The Week

Fannin Rebels TeamFYNSports sports writer’s player of the week, Junior #35 Will Mosley. Mosley played strong defensively and offensively against the Union Panthers. Mosley made several tackles along with rushing for the Rebels’ only touchdown in the game. Thus far in the season, it’s reported on MaxPreps that Mosley has had a total of 25 tackles and 44 yards rushing. TeamFYNSports looks forward to seeing what all Mosley brings to the table this season. Way to go, Mosley!

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