May 23, 2013
Sports

Hunter Rolader, far right, accepts his third-place finish in rookie sporting clays at the Scholastic Clay Target Program National Tournament from July 17-20 in Sparta, Ill. He also took 12th place in skeet in the tournament.
Rolader racks up shooting awards
It did not take Hunter Rolader long to become a threat in the realm of sporting clays and skeet competition. The 11-year-old from Clayton has won three individual awards and has been a member of t...
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Ryan Watts, from left, Tanner Wright, Peter Woerner and Blake McCracken pose after a football practice Friday at Rabun County High School. McCracken and Peter Woerner are enrolling at Brevard College in the fall, joining Watts, Wright and Jack Woerner on the school’s football team.
Five RCHS football alums to reunite at Brevard
Rabun County High School fans will have a couple more reasons to follow Brevard College football this fall. The North Carolina school, a four-year Division II member of the NCAA competing in the S...
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Members of the Rabun County 11- and 12-year-old softball all-star team that finished second in District 7, front row from left, are: Perryn Morgan, Abbie Bailey, Morgan Butts and Maddie Crane; middle row, assistant coach Cass Watts, Breeyah Ellenburgh, Jaden Quilliams, Kayla Conner, Trista Houston, Calin Defoor, Megan Burrell and Rachel Sprinkle; back row, assistant coach Roy Quilliams and manager Tim Houston.
Little Leaguers still seeking championship
Rabun County Little League’s hopes for a District 7 championship will fall on the shoulders of the 13- and 14-year-old all-star baseball team. The 13- and 14-year-old sluggers is the only team rem...
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Gail Crowe works with a child during her last swimming lesson June 29 at Rabun County Park.
36 years of backstrokes and diving
What started as filling a need for Rabun County children turned into a summer job Gail Crowe and Janice Wayne will never forget. After 36 years of teaching swimming lessons to generations of famil...
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Rabun County all-star Cayden Kennedy slides safely into home plate Saturday at Rabun County Park during the opening game of the 9- and 10-year-old District 7 Little League baseball tournament. The Wildcats fell to Franklin County 16-7.
9-10 all-stars outdueled
The temperature was not the only thing hot Saturday at Rabun County Park. The competition was, too. The opening game of the 9- and 10-year-old District 7 Little League baseball tournament between...
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Warner Ray, 17, of Atlanta runs through the finish line Saturday at the sixth annual Rabun Ramble in Lakemont. He was the top overall male finisher in the 5K with a time of 17 minutes, 30 seconds. This year marked the third time Ray finished in the top spot. A rising senior at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, he said he used the Ramble as training for the cross country team he competes on in the fall.
Ray repeats as top 5K finisher at Ramble
Though how much was raised for the Lake Rabun Foundation is still to be determined, the sixth annual Rabun Ramble that took place Saturday in Lakemont is being deemed a success. Runners from all ...
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Allen Presnell guards home plate during a steal attempt by a Hart County player Friday during the 7- and 8-year-old District 7 championship game in Toccoa. The Wildcats lost to the Bulldogs 14-4 in four innings.
7-8 Rabun County all-stars fall to Hart in championship game
Rabun County Little League’s 7- and 8-year-old baseball all-stars had their second straight district championship dreams shattered Friday night. First-time District 7 championship winner Hart Coun...
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Home Little League tournaments to help county tourism
Regardless of the results on the baseball field the next few weeks, Rabun County will come out a winner, area officials say. Beginning Saturday and continuing through next week, Rabun County Park ...
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Class of 1973 graduate Claude Rickman, far left, and Class of 2005 graduate Micah Seehorn, far right, receive plaques from Rabun Gap athletic director Jason Grove after being inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame. Class of 1955 graduate Billy Kelly was also inducted.
Three inducted into RGNS Hall of Fame
Billy Kelly was known for his speed off and on the court during his days at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. The latter has landed him in the record books. The 1955 graduate was one of three alums indu...
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Baseball all-stars smoke Stephens
The first round of the Georgia District 7 Little League baseball tournament started off with a bang for Rabun County’s 7-8 year-old all-stars Saturday in Toccoa. The Wildcats, coming off of a dist...
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Adam Dixon works on his computer Monday at Rabun County Park. He started as Rabun County Recreation Department’s new athletic director May 30.
Dixon new rec department athletic director
As of May 30, Adam Dixon will now be paid for the work he does for the Rabun County Recreation Department. The longtime volunteer coach, parent and referee was recently named the recreation depart...
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Kia Loudermilk double dribbles Monday at Rabun County Park. Nearly 50 potential Lady Wildcats polished their basketball skills on the court during a camp led by high school head coach Dee Dee Dillard and 20 of her players.
Aspiring Lady ’Cats sharpen skills at camp
The Rabun County Park basketball courts were filled Monday with the familiar sounds of squeaking sneakers and bouncing balls, as nearly 50 potential Lady Wildcats polished their basketball skills o...
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Rileigh Chambley hangs on tight to a mechanical bull Saturday night during the second Bar W Rodeo at Rabun Arena. Arena director Steve Cabe estimated that 3,000 people attended throughout the weekend.
Rodeo draws thousands
Thousands of people crammed Friday and Saturday night into Rabun Arena to see bull riding, steer roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing during the second Bar W Rodeo. Rabun Arena director Ste...
Jun 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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New opponents to face RCHS
Rabun County High School fans, players and coaches will see more than new athletic facilities and equipment in the new school year. They will face unfamiliar opponents on the court and field. The ...
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This cowboy gets ready to land after being thrown while riding a bronco in rodeo competition during last year’s rodeo at Rabun Arena. The second Bar W Rodeo will be held this weekend at Rabun Arena.
Rodeo comes to town Friday
Bull riders are strapping on their chaps and pulling their hats down tight for the second Bar W Rodeo this weekend at Rabun Arena. From 8-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday night, the arena will be aliv...
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Alden Wright throws the football to a teammate Friday night during Rabun County High School’s annual spring football game at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium. Head coach Lee Shaw, foreground, evaluates his players.
Shaw gets first look at Wildcats
One word was imprinted on the back of Wildcats head football coach Lee Shaw’s shirt Friday night during Rabun County High School’s annual spring football game: “Believe.” That one simple expressio...
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Three Wildcats make all-star baseball team
Three Rabun County High School baseball players were named to the Region 8AA all-region team Monday. Senior Ross Neblett, junior Jeb Gipson and sophomore Jesse Rentz were awarded the honor for the...
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Rabun County High School senior Nathan Wheeler leads the pack after lap one of the 800-meter run preliminary Friday at the state track meet in Jefferson. He finished sixth.
King, Wheeler bow out at state track meet
Though they did not make it to the medals podium at the state track meet Friday in Jefferson, two Rabun County High School seniors are proud of their efforts. Stephen King and Nathan Wheeler fell ...
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Stephen King runs at a home track meet earlier this year. He will compete in the 3,200-meter run state track meet final at 6:25 p.m. Friday at Jefferson High School.
King, Wheeler compete Friday at state
Rabun County High School seniors Stephen King and Nathan Wheeler will have their chance to compete at the state track meet Friday at Jefferson County High School. At 3:25 p.m. Friday, Wheeler will...
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Sally Woerner clears a hurdle Saturday during the 100-meter hurdles final at the state track meet in Albany. She placed third to win a bronze medal.
Woerner wins bronze at state track meet
Rabun County High School sophomore Sally Woerner has another state medal to add to her collection. Woerner placed third in the Class AA 100-meter hurdles at the state track meet Saturday in Albany...
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Rabun County track coach Kent Woerner, from left, Sally Woerner, Nathan Wheeler, Stephen King, Jordan Gihl and coach Hannah Dean celebrate advancing from state sectionals held Saturday at Lamar County High School. The four athletes advanced to the state track meet.
State bound: Four RCHS athletes cruise through track sectionals
The season is not over for four Rabun County High School track and field athletes. Freshman Jordan Gihl, sophomore Sally Woerner and seniors Stephen King and Nathan Wheeler finished eighth or high...
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Rabun County High School senior Grace Rogers signs a letter of intent to play basketball at Shorter University in Rome. She is joined, from left, by RCHS basketball coaches April Adcock and Dee Dee Dillard, and her mother, Norma. Grace’s father David is standing.
Rogers signs to play basketball at Shorter
Rabun County High School senior Grace Rogers will hope to soar on the basketball court for the Shorter University Hawks starting next winter. Rogers signed a national letter of intent Friday to p...
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Rabun County High School track and field athletes who advanced to state sectionals, from left, are Jordan Ghil, Nathan Wheeler, Stephen King and Sally Woerner.
Four track athletes advance
Four Rabun County High School track and field athletes will hope to make it one step closer to the state track meet this weekend. Freshman Jordan Gihl, sophomore Sally Woerner and seniors Stephen ...
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Senior Ross Neblett winds up for a pitch during game one of the Region 8AA tournament against Hart County on April 19. The Wildcats lost the game 7-2. Neblett finished the year 5-2 on the mound.
Wildcats fall in first round of Region 8AA tournament
The Rabun County Wildcats were eliminated from the Region 8AA baseball tournament April 19 after falling to Hart County in a best-of-three series. The losses were 7-2 in game one and 3-1 in game ...
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From left, Lauren Harris and Krista Dixon sign their letters of intent Friday to play collegiately at Truett-McConnell College. They are joined by Truett McConnell softball coach Jennie Shepard, sitting, and from left in the back, Rabun County High School softball coach Brian Hunnicutt, TMC women’s basketball coach Matt Sanders and RCHS girls basketball coach Dee Dee Dillard.
Dixon, Harris sign with Truett-McConnell College
Friday the 13th was everything but spooky for two Rabun County High School seniors. Wildcats softball player Lauren Harris and basketball player Krista Dixon signed letters of intent Friday to pla...
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Boys soccer team falls in region tournament
The Rabun County Wildcats finished their regular season Tuesday by falling 2-0 to North Oconee in the first round of the Region 8AA tournament. The Wildcats entered the tournament with a four-gam...
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Sophomore Chad Welborn slides safely into home for the Wildcats in the opening game of a doubleheader Friday against Dawson County. Rabun County won both games, 4-2 and 7-0.
Wildcats clinch second seed
After a three game sweep against Dawson County last week, the Rabun County Wildcats finished the regular season with six straight wins and earned a second seed for the Region 8AA baseball tournamen...
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Kendall Woodard pole vaults Monday at Lumpkin County High School. He finished fourth in the event.
Boys, girls track take first at Lumpkin
The Rabun County High School boys and girls track teams won their final contest of the season Monday at a quadrangular at Lumpkin County. The Wildcats beat out Pickens County, East Hall and Lumpki...
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Franklin Johnson rafts down Tallulah Gorge at last year’s Tallulah Fest. For $10, outdoor enthusiasts can attend the festival Friday-Sunday and camp.
Second Tallulah Fest is this weekend
Kayaking, music, games and competition will join together this weekend at the second Tallulah Fest in Tallulah Falls. For $10, outdoor enthusiasts can attend the festival Friday-Sunday and camp. I...
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Pictured are the Rabun County Middle School Wildcats after they won the 2012 North Georgia Mountain League Middle School Championship on Saturday. In front from left are: Bailey Fisher, Jordon James, Brady Talley, Dillon Nichols, Bobby Hunnicutt, Seth Justus, Kolby Blalock, Tanner Jarrard, Josh Sego and Adam Justus; back row, coach Kolby Byrd, Matthew Shirley, Blake Curbow, Tyler Harris, Billy Lawrence, Alden Wright, Jack Johnson, Ashton Hopper, Eli Gipson, Trey Wilcox, Heydon Brabson, Logan Dills and coach Cody Honeycutt. The scoreboard has RCMS as the guest because of low seeding.
RCMS wins championship on home turf
The Rabun County Middle School Wildcats got back at an old foe last weekend and won a regional baseball championship in the process. The Wildcats (13-1) won the North Georgia Mountain League Middl...
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Cody English throws the discus Saturday at the Bo James Invitational. The boys team placed second overall.
Wildcats excel at Bo James Invitational
The Rabun County High School boys and girls track teams performed well in front of a home crowd Saturday at the second Bo James Invitational. The Lady Wildcats garnered first-place honors, while ...
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Robby Talley pelts the ball Friday at Fannin County. The Wildcats lost both ends of the double header, 4-3 and 15-0.
Wildcat baseball and soccer begin region play
The Rabun County High School baseball and soccer teams each took down Fannin County on March 13 to start their Region 8AA schedule in the win column. The baseball team came from behind against the...
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Cracks appear in many areas of Rabun County High School’s four tennis courts. The entire tennis facility will be replaced by new courts.
Rabun County High School tennis courts getting a facelift
This spring will be the last time Rabun County High School tennis players compete on the courts they have played on their entire career. At the end of the season, the high school’s four tennis cou...
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The second phase of upgrades to Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium will bring the aluminum bleachers on the home side of the stadium up to standards and also create a new press box, ticket booth, steps, concession stand and restrooms.
New athletic facilities nearing finish line
Athletes at Rabun County High School will soon have the chance to break in a pair of new facilities. The first of two construction projects nearing completion is a multipurpose facility behind the...
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Ashley Richardson pole vaults during a home quadrangular March 8 against White County, Lumpkin County and Commerce. The Rabun County Lady Wildcats took first by earning 96 total points.
Track and field teams shooting for sectionals
A pair of wins for the girls at home and the boys earning their first victory last week has the Rabun County High School track and field teams off to a fast start as their season heats up. Fresh ...
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Rabun County senior Nathan Wheeler, center, signs a letter Friday to run track and cross country next season at Mars Hill (N.C.) College. He is joined, from left, by track coach Scott Woerner, his mother, Paige, cross country coach Hannah Dean and his father, Frank.
Wheeler signs to attend Mars Hill
Rabun County senior Nathan Wheeler will go from being a Wildcat to a Lion in the fall. The standout track and cross country athlete signed a national letter of intent Friday morning to run at Mars ...
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The Rabun County 8 and younger girls state champions for classes B and C, front row from left, are: coach Misty Woodard, Carley Haban, Brittany Hopkins, Georgia Hickox, Sophie Woodard, Chloe Vinson and coach Todd Stiles; back from left, coach Tammy Haban, Beth Payne, Natalie Nix, Gracie Deetz, Ayahna Jenkins, Loren Stiles and coach Josh Hickox.
Rabun’s 8 and younger girls win it all
The second time was a charm Saturday for members of the Rabun County 8 and younger girls all-star team in the state class B and C recreation tournament.
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Sophomore Sally Woerner jumps up for a block against a Calhoun player.
Lady ‘Cats drop heartbreaker
With 20 seconds left in the game last Friday night, the Rabun County High School Lady Wildcats had a 51-48 lead over Calhoun and the second round of the state playoffs in their sights. However, a l...
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Rabun County Lady Wildcats senior Grace Rogers works on defense against an opposing player during a 75-53 win Friday at home against Dawson County.
Lady ’Cats split games
The Rabun County Lady Wildcats went one up, one down in recent Region 8AA action, defeating Dawson County on Friday at home by a 75-53 margin, before falling 54-47 Tuesday at home against East Hall.
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RCHS wrestling posts strong finish in tourney
Although the Rabun County Wildcats’ inaugural wrestling season ended in a 10th-place finish during the area tournament, held Friday-Saturday in Elbert County, the grapplers have something to “hang ...
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