Football Recap: Bryson Cole Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Union County + How To Watch

Fannin County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They secured a 28-22 W over the Union County Panthers. That's more bragging rights for the Rebels, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Bryson Cole

Rushing Yards (Career)

08/30/25 vs Union County	127
08/15/25 vs Gilmer	63
08/22/25 @ Rabun County	58
09/27/24 vs Gordon Central	52
09/20/24 @ Dade County	42

Fannin County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryson Cole led the charge by rushing for 127 yards and a pair of TDs. Those 127 rushing yards gave Cole a new career-high. Another receiver making a difference was Reid Holloway, who gained 124 total yards and two touchdowns.

Fannin County's run defense was locked in: Union County could only muster 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Scotty Waldrep for the heroic effort on defense: he. Fannin County didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.

Kamden Kendrick and Mikey Davis certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Kendrick threw for 290 yards and one touchdown, while Davis picked up 100 receiving yards and one score. Davis was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 60 yards.

Fannin County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Union County, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Fannin County will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Coosa at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th. This will be the Rebels' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Union County, they have already played their next matchup, a 27-7 victory against Murray County on the 5th.