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Submitted photo. The Rabun County 10-and-under boys recreation department basketball team won the county's first state Georgia Recreation and Park Association state championship on March 5. Pictured are the winning players and their trophy with Coach David Adcock. Not pictured is Coach Kristina Burrell.

Submitted photo. The Rabun County 10-and-under boys recreation department basketball team won the county's first state Georgia Recreation and Park Association state championship on March 5. Pictured are the winning players and their trophy with Coach David Adcock. Not pictured is Coach Kristina Burrell.

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10U boys wins rec’s first state title

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Friday, March 18, 2022
Winning starts young in Rabun County when it comes to basketball. The 10-and-under boys team became the first boys team in the county’s history to capture a Georgia Recreation and Park Association state tournament championship.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. As Rabun County Ladycat senior Sophie Woodard sits on the court floor, the Elbert County Lady Blue Devils, cheerleaders and fans celebrate the school's first-ever state girls basketball championship on March 10.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. As Rabun County Ladycat senior Sophie Woodard sits on the court floor, the Elbert County Lady Blue Devils, cheerleaders and fans celebrate the school's first-ever state girls basketball championship on March 10.

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Elbert County claims basketball crown

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Friday, March 18, 2022
The season did not end as the Ladycats had desired. With the scoreboard displaying 0:00, the Rabun County girls watched as Elbert County head coach Josh Jones and his Lady Blue Devils hoisted the trophy on March 10 in the Macon Coliseum as ECHS claimed its first girls Class AA state championship.
Photo by E. Lane Gresham. Emre Sungur, a freshman from Turkey, excels in pool for TFS.

Photo by E. Lane Gresham. Emre Sungur, a freshman from Turkey, excels in pool for TFS.

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Freshman phenom Sungur works toward ultimate goal as Olympic hopeful

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Like a fish in water, freshman Emre Sungur is a natural fit in the pool. Hailing from Istanbul, Turkey, Sungur found his way to Tallulah Falls School. He’s made an immediate impact on campus, and has had great success early and often as part of the state-qualifying swim team.
As the final seconds tick off the clock, the Rabun County fans and Ladycat bench come to their feet to celebrate the girls’ 50-39 Class AA Final Four victory as freshman Jacie McCall (14) even shows off her biceps. RCHS plays Elbert County March 10 for the state title.

As the final seconds tick off the clock, the Rabun County fans and Ladycat bench come to their feet to celebrate the girls’ 50-39 Class AA Final Four victory as freshman Jacie McCall (14) even shows off her biceps. RCHS plays Elbert County March 10 for the state title.

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RCHS girls handle Raiderettes’ late surge to advance to AA title game

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Playing one of their best defensive games of the season, the Ladycats now will compete for a Class AA state title after defeating Northeast 50-39 in the Final Four at Georgia College & State University on March 4.
Photo by Austin Poffenberger. Gavin Page was among the leaders for the Tallulah Falls boys team.

Photo by Austin Poffenberger. Gavin Page was among the leaders for the Tallulah Falls boys team.

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Season Recap: Varsity Boys Basketball

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
When the dust settled on the 2021-22 season, it was nothing short of ‘sweet’ for the Indians. Tallulah Falls made history with the program’s third-ever Sweet 16 and similarly third-ever 20-win season. The Indians were state-ranked the entire season, climbing to as high as No.
RGNS Athletics. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls basketball team celebrates their historic championship victory on Saturday at Wingate University. The Lady Eagles defeated North Raleigh Christian Academy 36-33 to claim the program’s first-ever state championship. RGNS completed its season with a 23-6 record.

RGNS Athletics. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls basketball team celebrates their historic championship victory on Saturday at Wingate University. The Lady Eagles defeated North Raleigh Christian Academy 36-33 to claim the program’s first-ever state championship. RGNS completed its season with a 23-6 record.

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RGNS wins school’s first female team state title

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Executing the smaller things leads to bigger things was evidenced on the basketball court when the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Lady Eagles captured the program’s first-ever state title with a 36-33 triumph over North Raleigh Christian Academy.