‘Built for ‘Ships’; Rabun Gap returns to gridiron state title game for second straight year

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior running back Anthony Quinn Jr. stretches out for an Eagles’ rushing touchdown in their semifinal win over the Christ School, 42-7. In a title game rematch, Providence Day comes to RGNS Friday.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team defeated Christ School 42-7 on Friday, Nov. 8, to advance to the NCISAA 4A state championship. The title berth is the Eagles’ second in two years and will be versus Providence Day at Rabun Gap on Friday, Nov. 15.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Seniors Callum Green and Khory Moss combine for a tackle for a loss on defense for Rabun Gap. The Eagle defense allowed just one touchdown from Christ School in its 42-7 win in the semifinal game on Nov. 8 at home.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Junior wide receiver Joshua Buckhalter avoids a tackle from a Christ School defender to score a long touchdown. Buckhalter had 105 receiving yards on four catches with two touchdowns in the 42-7 win.