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Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Coming from Baltimore, Md., defensive lineman James “Tank” Carrington made his Eagle debut as he registered two sacks of Christ School quarterback Mason Holtzclaw.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Coming from Baltimore, Md., defensive lineman James “Tank” Carrington made his Eagle debut as he registered two sacks of Christ School quarterback Mason Holtzclaw.

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Eagles 'White Out' Greenies 42-21

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team defeated the Christ School Greenies 42-21 last Friday night in its first league game of the 2023 season.  According to Rabun Gap head coach Derek White, this is the first time that the Eagles have started a season 4-0.

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Rabun County recreation cross country sets new PR's

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Rabun County Recreational Department cross country team traveled to Athens Christian last weekend where it competed in a meet that included 18 teams.  According to Head Coach Ed Eidson, each runner set a new personal best.

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Stockton makes UGA football debut in win over UT Martin

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Former Rabun County standout quarterback Gunner Stockton made his 2023 debut against UT Martin last Saturday.  This is Stockton’s first career appearance for the top-ranked Bulldogs since joining the back-to-back national champions in January 2022.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Lady Cat middle hitter Melanie Wells (20) celebrates with teammates after extending Rabun County's lead to five in the second half set against Stephens County on the road on Aug. 30.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Lady Cat middle hitter Melanie Wells (20) celebrates with teammates after extending Rabun County's lead to five in the second half set against Stephens County on the road on Aug. 30.

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Lady Cats drop five of last six, look ahead to streaking Tallulah Falls

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Rabun County volleyball team finished up its last few non-region matches for the next few weeks.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap freshman Bailey Brackett races to the finish line to take first place in the girls race on Aug. 31.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap freshman Bailey Brackett races to the finish line to take first place in the girls race on Aug. 31.

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Rabun Gap cross country hosts Rabun County and Tallulah Falls, top finishes for all three

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School hosted its first home meet of the 2023 season last Thursday.  Along with the Eagles, the meet included Rabun County, Tallulah Falls, Franklin (NC), Christ School, Smokey Mountain, Carolina Day and Oconee Christian Academy.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap junior Yussif Kadri picks off Mays High quarterback Semaj Martinez in the final minutes of the Eagles 16-6 victory over the Raiders in the Cam Newton Classic.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap junior Yussif Kadri picks off Mays High quarterback Semaj Martinez in the final minutes of the Eagles 16-6 victory over the Raiders in the Cam Newton Classic.

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Rabun Gap defeats Mays High, despite penalties

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team took down Mays High 16-6 last Saturday in the 2023 Cam Newton Classic.  Despite struggling with penalties on both sides of the ball -- some of which spoiled key plays, the Eagles made a handful of important plays that helped keep the Raiders at bay.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive back Willie Goodwyn escapes from Adairsville defenders en route to scoring his first touchdown in last Friday's 35-20 victory over the Tigers.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive back Willie Goodwyn escapes from Adairsville defenders en route to scoring his first touchdown in last Friday's 35-20 victory over the Tigers.

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Run Willie Run, Goodwyn scores three touchdowns in RCHS 35-20 win

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Rabun County High School Wildcats defeated Class AAA Adairsville 35-20 in a non-region football game last Friday night to get back to their winning ways.  The Wildcats’ offense was led by their senior wide receiver and defensive back Willie Goodwyn.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS senior Tyrell Campbell (22) rushed for four touchdowns as the Eagles moved to 2-0 on the season with a 39-6 win.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS senior Tyrell Campbell (22) rushed for four touchdowns as the Eagles moved to 2-0 on the season with a 39-6 win.

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Rabun Gap's Campbell shines on 'Neon Night'

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles defended their home turf for the first time this season last Friday night by defeating the Sequoyah Chiefs 39-6.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Freshman Callie Craver led the way in the circle, pitching a complete game while tallying nine strikeouts with six hits and six walks allowed.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Freshman Callie Craver led the way in the circle, pitching a complete game while tallying nine strikeouts with six hits and six walks allowed.

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Craver goes distance, TFS earns first win of inaugural season

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Tallulah Falls School softball team defeated the East Jackson Lady Eagles 9-6 in the home opener of its inaugural season on Monday evening. The victory is a historical one as it is the first one in Lady Indians softball history.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Stephens County senior running back Omari Feaster racked up 147 yards rushing, including an 83-yard TD.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Stephens County senior running back Omari Feaster racked up 147 yards rushing, including an 83-yard TD.

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Indians shut down visiting Wildcats

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
A trip to face the larger Class AAA Stephens County Indians on a hotter and more humid night in North Georgia saw the Rabun County’s offense go cold, leading to the Wildcats being shutout for the first time since a 2013 playoff game. With their 35-0 Aug.