Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Coaches, support staff and Wildcat players applaud Rabun County head coach Rance Gillespie’s approval that RCHS is one of eight teams remaining in the Class A Division I playoffs. Gillespie said the team has embraced being “EL1TE” and now the Wildcats have reached the Elite Eight and will play after Thanksgiving.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. JK Fruster (6) celebrates his quarterback sack.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Reid Giles blocks a field goal attempt.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Cooper Kowalsky (3) congratulates Lake Evans on his 46-yard TD run.
TIGER – A strong performance by the offense, defense and special teams fueled a rebellion against the visiting Rebels as Rabun County advanced to the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 …
