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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Denika Lightbourne goes up for a shot against two Lake Oconee defenders on Wendesday, Dec. 7. The Lady Indians are on a six-game losing streak.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Denika Lightbourne goes up for a shot against two Lake Oconee defenders on Wendesday, Dec. 7. The Lady Indians are on a six-game losing streak.

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Lady Indians drop six straight games

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Lady Indians had the daunting task of taking on undefeated and top-ranked Lake Oconee Academy on Wednesday night at home, and fell 48-32. TFS was well within striking distance heading into the final stanza. The visitors outpaced No.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Anfernee Hanna hits a reverse layup in the first quarter aganst Lake Oconee Academy on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Hanna put up 56 total points over the past three games helping the Indians to a four game winning streak before falling to Oglethrope County.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Anfernee Hanna hits a reverse layup in the first quarter aganst Lake Oconee Academy on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Hanna put up 56 total points over the past three games helping the Indians to a four game winning streak before falling to Oglethrope County.

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Indians hoops win four of five for 7-2 start

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Taking an early lead, the #5-ranked Indians ran away with a 65-26 win over visiting Lake Oconee Academy in which nearly every roster player scored points. TFS baited LOA into early foul trouble, taking a 13-3 lead when Krystian Jankiewicz nailed a shot from downtown.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, eight Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School seniors signed their Letters of Intent to play at the collegiate level. From left, Domas Kauzonas (University of North Carolina Greensboro); Brody Roulier (Missouri S&T); Lewis Rodriguez (Marist); Calea Jackson (University of Miami): Armani Guzman (West Virginia); Nickolas Roy (University of Buffalo); Dylan Alonso (Middle Tennesee State) and Luke Earnhardt (Middle Tennessee State).

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, eight Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School seniors signed their Letters of Intent to play at the collegiate level. From left, Domas Kauzonas (University of North Carolina Greensboro); Brody Roulier (Missouri S&T); Lewis Rodriguez (Marist); Calea Jackson (University of Miami): Armani Guzman (West Virginia); Nickolas Roy (University of Buffalo); Dylan Alonso (Middle Tennesee State) and Luke Earnhardt (Middle Tennessee State).

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Eight Eagles ink their Letters of Intent

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Eight Rabun Gap-Nacoochee athletes signed their Letters of Intent on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Head baseball coach Kyle Wright introduced the five baseball players who signed their LOI, starting with first baseman, designated hitter and catcher Brady Roulier.
Courtesy of Gardner-Webb Athletics. Gardner-Webb redshirt senior Bailey Fisher evades two tackles in a game against Bryant on Oct. 29. Fisher, a former Rabun County Wildcat, threw for five touchdowns that day in the middle of his campaign to win Big South “Offensive Player of the Year.”

Courtesy of Gardner-Webb Athletics. Gardner-Webb redshirt senior Bailey Fisher evades two tackles in a game against Bryant on Oct. 29. Fisher, a former Rabun County Wildcat, threw for five touchdowns that day in the middle of his campaign to win Big South “Offensive Player of the Year.”

Fisher named Big South ‘Offensive Player of the Year,’ Payton Award finalist

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 8, 2022
If you play quarterback at Rabun County High School, chances are you’re a special talent.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Keegan Stover (left) was named “Offensive Player of the Year” for Region 8 while senior Noah Legault (middle) made All-Region first team as a wide receiver. Both seniors transferred to Rabun County this year and made an immediate impact. Sophomore Alex Yearwood (56) also made the All-Region second team.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Keegan Stover (left) was named “Offensive Player of the Year” for Region 8 while senior Noah Legault (middle) made All-Region first team as a wide receiver. Both seniors transferred to Rabun County this year and made an immediate impact. Sophomore Alex Yearwood (56) also made the All-Region second team.

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RCHS wins four of five top region gridiron awards

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Rabun County Wildcats put together a historic season. They became only the second team in school history to go 10-0, as well as setting a school record in points scored.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Nickolas Roy (7) and junior Trey Horne were two of 10 Rabun Gap players to be named to the All-Conference team.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Nickolas Roy (7) and junior Trey Horne were two of 10 Rabun Gap players to be named to the All-Conference team.

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Rabun Gap boasts 10 All-Conference players

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Ten players for the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee school football team made the 2022 All-Conference team, including six players who will return for next year’s campaign to make it back to the State Championship game.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Tuana Coskun hits a jumper in the home opener against Wesleyan Christian Academy on Friday night. Coskun ended with 18 points and seven rebounds as she’s been leading the team with 15 points per game. On Saturday against Asheville, Coskun scored 13 in only the Lady Eagles’ second loss of the season.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Tuana Coskun hits a jumper in the home opener against Wesleyan Christian Academy on Friday night. Coskun ended with 18 points and seven rebounds as she’s been leading the team with 15 points per game. On Saturday against Asheville, Coskun scored 13 in only the Lady Eagles’ second loss of the season.

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Lady Eagles defend home court on way to 8-2 start

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee girls basketball team is off to an 8-2 start to their title-defense season, starting their season 7-0 before last week’s three games. “I’m pleased with where we’re at,” head coach Dale Earnhardt said.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Theo Antinori ends the fast break with a dunk as the student section goes wild on Friday night. Antinori had 29 points on Friday before going off for 30 on Saturday.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Theo Antinori ends the fast break with a dunk as the student section goes wild on Friday night. Antinori had 29 points on Friday before going off for 30 on Saturday.

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Eagles hoops on six-game winning streak

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee boys basketball team is off to a 9-1 start to their season, winning six straight including their first home game of the season against Wesleyan Christian Academy on Friday, Dec. 2. “We talked after our Wednesday game against St.

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Precision rifle sets school scoring record

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Squaring off with North Gwinnett of Class 7A on Thursday evening at home, the Tallulah Falls Precision Rifle team grabbed both a win and a piece of history. TFS earned a win by outscoring North Gwinnett 1149-1133.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Denika Lightbourne goes up for a shot against Lake Oconee Academy on Wednesday night. The Lady Indians are now on a four game losing streak.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Denika Lightbourne goes up for a shot against Lake Oconee Academy on Wednesday night. The Lady Indians are now on a four game losing streak.

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Lady Indians basketball on three-game losing streak

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Lady Indians dropped a 55-52 nail-biter in a Thursday, Dec. 1 road game at Prince Avenue Christian. Haygen James hit a late jumper to get TFS within a single point, but PAC held on for the win. No.