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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With an excited senior quarterback Keegan Stover behind him, Rabun County senior running back Lang Windham (7) runs into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night, which ended up being the game-winning score against St. Francis. Windham finished with 19 carries on 108 yards, good for more than five yards per rush. RCHS will be on the road at region foe Elbert County Friday.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With an excited senior quarterback Keegan Stover behind him, Rabun County senior running back Lang Windham (7) runs into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night, which ended up being the game-winning score against St. Francis. Windham finished with 19 carries on 108 yards, good for more than five yards per rush. RCHS will be on the road at region foe Elbert County Friday.

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Cardiac ‘Cats: Windham helps RCHS come from behind

Luke Morey
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Rabun County Wildcats fought back to defeat St. Francis 17-14 on Friday night. St. Francis, propelled by a 14-point second quarter, gave the Wildcats their first deficit of the season until senior Lang Windham put the game away with a 22-yard dash in the fourth quarter to win the game.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Abigail Warren is escorted by her mother Tammie Payne and brother Joseph Payne.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Abigail Warren is escorted by her mother Tammie Payne and brother Joseph Payne.

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Lady Cats defeat BASA as regular season nears end

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The accomplishments of four years of Lady Cat softball were acknowledged for two Rabun County seniors on Sept. 29 after defeating region opponent Barrow Arts and Science Academy 10-5.

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Hanifan-Wagner wins 8U district championship

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Rabun County Recreation Department cross country team took on 15 other teams during the district meet last weekend, with Kai Hanifan-Wager bringing home the 8U district championship. Hanifan-Wager also won the Highpoint Championship with a perfect score of 75, winning every meet of the season.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior quarterback Keegan Stover powers his way into the end zone as he is helped by a push from senior center Skip Speed (72).

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior quarterback Keegan Stover powers his way into the end zone as he is helped by a push from senior center Skip Speed (72).

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Wildcats beat Paladins, push to 6-0

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Thursday night lights did not disappoint. Traveling a day early to avoid weather concerns from Hurricane Ian, the Rabun County Wildcats defeated the Fellowship Christian Paladins 21-16. The Paladins were Region 6-A champions from last year as well as making it to the Class A Private Final Four.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS junior Huseyin Simsir (center) knocks the ball away from Charlotte Christian punt returner Micah Gilbert. Simsir collected the ball and then the Eagles added a field goal to push the score to 24-10.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS junior Huseyin Simsir (center) knocks the ball away from Charlotte Christian punt returner Micah Gilbert. Simsir collected the ball and then the Eagles added a field goal to push the score to 24-10.

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Eagles improve on region mark with Charlotte Christian win

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee pushed its undefeated conference record to three games with a 24-10 win over visiting Charlotte Christian on Sept. 29 as the contest was played 25 hours early because of the potential area impact of Hurricane Ian. Now at 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the region, the No.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The St. Andrews Pipes & Drum performs during the opening ceremony at the North Georgia Highland Games event in Clayton on Sept. 24. The event raised money for the Place of Hope North Georgia. Elizabeth Beck, director of Place of Hope, said the goal is to support every foster family in the area.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The St. Andrews Pipes & Drum performs during the opening ceremony at the North Georgia Highland Games event in Clayton on Sept. 24. The event raised money for the Place of Hope North Georgia. Elizabeth Beck, director of Place of Hope, said the goal is to support every foster family in the area.

Kilted athletes excel for charity

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The North Georgia Highland Games came to Rabun County Saturday, Sept. 24. It featured kilted athletes competing in seven traditional Scottish games including caber toss; hammer throw; stone put; weights and more at the Rabun County Civic Center Pavillions.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Mary Lovell hits a single during the game against East Jackson. Lovell ended the game with two runs, three hits, and two RBIs. Lovell and fellow senior Abigail Warren will be honored on the Lady Cats’ senior night, scheduled for Thursday night at 5 p.m.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Mary Lovell hits a single during the game against East Jackson. Lovell ended the game with two runs, three hits, and two RBIs. Lovell and fellow senior Abigail Warren will be honored on the Lady Cats’ senior night, scheduled for Thursday night at 5 p.m.

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Lady Cats 3rd in region with 5 games remaining

Luke Morey
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Rabun County varsity softball team defeated Athens Christian in extra innings 6-3 on Tuesday before defeating East Jackson 17-2 on Wednesday. Against Athens Christian, sophomore Jacie McCall hit a sac fly to bring home junior Mili Watts for the first run of the game.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS sophomore Cathryn Carmack goes up for a kill against RCHS juniors Anna Raye Darnell and Mira Tinnefeld. The Lady Cats went 1-1 while the Eagles went 2-0.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS sophomore Cathryn Carmack goes up for a kill against RCHS juniors Anna Raye Darnell and Mira Tinnefeld. The Lady Cats went 1-1 while the Eagles went 2-0.

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Rabun County hosts Rabun Gap; Lady Cats split while Eagles go 2-0

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Rabun County High School varsity volleyball team hosted Union County and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School volleyball. The Lady Cats played Union County first, defeating the Panthers in three sets 25-19, 14-25, 16-14.
Courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Senior Addy McCoy goes up for a hit on Monday night. After a nine day break, the Lady Indians have picked up where they left off with four straight wins.

Courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Senior Addy McCoy goes up for a hit on Monday night. After a nine day break, the Lady Indians have picked up where they left off with four straight wins.

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TFS volleyball on four-match win streak

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
It had been a long layoff since the Lady Indians had taken the court, but #6-ranked TFS played four matches at Gainesville on Saturday. The girls dropped the first two matches before coming back to win the final two and claim the Silver Bracket Championship.