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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Sofia McNabb goes up for a basket in the scrimmage against Marietta on Wednesday night. McNabb had 13 points against North Oconee on Saturday for the Eagles’ first win of the season.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Sofia McNabb goes up for a basket in the scrimmage against Marietta on Wednesday night. McNabb had 13 points against North Oconee on Saturday for the Eagles’ first win of the season.

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Lady Eagles win scrimmage and first game

Luke Morey
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls basketball team won their scrimmage against Marietta on Wednesday night. The Eagles won the first quarter 16-7 and never looked back, using a flurry of steals into layups in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach.
TFS Athletics. Two meets into the season, Madison Dampier already has two individual GHSA state meet cuts.

TFS Athletics. Two meets into the season, Madison Dampier already has two individual GHSA state meet cuts.

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TFS swimmers set personal records in first two invitationals of ‘22-’23 season

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The TFS swim teams got off to a great start for 2022-23 with the annual Mask-Erade Invitational held in the TFS Natatorium. Both varsity teams and MS teams won against their opponents, and Madison Dampier had two individual GHSA state meet cuts, and two relays earned cuts as well.
TFS Athletics. The record breaking season for the Lady Indians ended with a state title. For the first time in school history, Tallulah Falls won a state championship. The Lady Indians volleyball team went 35-11 overall and won their last 10 matches to bring home the title.

TFS Athletics. The record breaking season for the Lady Indians ended with a state title. For the first time in school history, Tallulah Falls won a state championship. The Lady Indians volleyball team went 35-11 overall and won their last 10 matches to bring home the title.

Class A Division I Lady Indians spike Mt. Bethel for first title in Tallulah Falls School history

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The historic season ended in the best way possible, as Tallulah Falls secured the GHSA Class A Division I state championship in a 3-1 win over Mt. Bethel on Friday in Cartersville. Each point was intense, and Tallulah Falls took the opening set and momentum. After Mt.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Trey Horne (1) celebrates with sophomores Marshall Pritchett (9) and Gavin Owens after Horne’s fourth touchdown of the night. The Eagles cruised to a 45-14 victory on Friday night.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Trey Horne (1) celebrates with sophomores Marshall Pritchett (9) and Gavin Owens after Horne’s fourth touchdown of the night. The Eagles cruised to a 45-14 victory on Friday night.

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Eagles crush Concord; advance to gridiron semis

Luke Morey
Thursday, November 10, 2022
After cruising past the 8-2 Concord Cougars 45-14, the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team is advancing to the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Semifinals. The Eagles will take on Charlotte Christian School on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.
The RCHS Lady Cats start their basketball season on Thursday against Seneca.

The RCHS Lady Cats start their basketball season on Thursday against Seneca.

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RCHS girls hoops come into season with something to prove

Luke Morey
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Rabun County High School girls basketball team takes on Seneca for a scrimmage on Thursday, Nov. 10. The Lady Cats will look to build off their last season which saw them as state runner-up to regional foe Elbert County.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior three-star wide receiver Jaden Gibson breaks away for a 58-yard touchdown against Commerce on Oct. 28. RCHS will host Dade County on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. for the first round of the GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior three-star wide receiver Jaden Gibson breaks away for a 58-yard touchdown against Commerce on Oct. 28. RCHS will host Dade County on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. for the first round of the GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs.

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RCHS opens playoffs with Dade County

Luke Morey
Thursday, November 10, 2022
After a week off, the 10-0 Rabun County Wildcats will face off against Dade County in Round 1 of the Georgia High School Association Class A Division I Playoffs. RCHS will host Dade County on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

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Lady Cats lead way for county’s four XC teams at state

Luke Morey
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Both teams from Rabun County and Tallulah Falls raced early on Friday morning in the Georgia High School Association 1A Division I Cross Country Championship. The boys ran first, with Rabun County taking 16th place overall with Tallulah falls in 17th place.
TFS Athletics. Denika Lightbourne is one of two All-State players returning for the Lady Indians basketball team.

TFS Athletics. Denika Lightbourne is one of two All-State players returning for the Lady Indians basketball team.

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Two All-State returners set tone for TFS girls basketball

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A year ago, the Lady Indians had an unforgettable season that saw TFS win its first-ever region title and make the first trip to the Elite 8. Tallulah Falls went 15-5 overall and were ranked as high as #7 in the state polls.
TFS Athletics. Anfernee Hanna will look to lead the TFS basketball team to another strong season.

TFS Athletics. Anfernee Hanna will look to lead the TFS basketball team to another strong season.

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Eight seniors lead charge for Tallulah Falls boys basketball

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The roster might have undergone some reconstruction with a solid group of seniors graduating, but as the Indians turn the calendar to the 2022-23 season, coach Cody Coleman has a group that he believes will continue to improve.
Luke Morey/The Clatyon Tribune. Senior Francesca Cergol goes up for a basket against Marietta on Wednesday night.

Luke Morey/The Clatyon Tribune. Senior Francesca Cergol goes up for a basket against Marietta on Wednesday night.

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Brutal schedule for Lady Eagles’ title defense

Luke Morey
Thursday, November 10, 2022
After winning the 2022 4A North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association State championship last year, the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee girls basketball team returns eight key players in an attempt to repeat. The Lady Eagles hosted Marietta High School on Wednesday, Nov.