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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Joined by the football team, senior Emilio Roman celebrates his penalty kick that sent the Eagles to the state championship game. The Eagles will face off against Carmel Christian in a rematch of last year’s title game.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Joined by the football team, senior Emilio Roman celebrates his penalty kick that sent the Eagles to the state championship game. The Eagles will face off against Carmel Christian in a rematch of last year’s title game.

Eagles soar into championship game; look for title repeat

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For the fourth straight year, the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee varsity soccer team is heading to the State championship game. The Eagles defeated Covenant Day School 2-1 in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association quarterfinals, setting up a rematch from earlier in the season against No.
Courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Sophomore Madison Dampier arleady owns eight school records, including two top-10 finishes in state. Dampier looks to be leading the girls swim team into another strong year.

Courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Sophomore Madison Dampier arleady owns eight school records, including two top-10 finishes in state. Dampier looks to be leading the girls swim team into another strong year.

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Season preview: TFS swimming looks to make a splash after historic season

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
It may not be easy to top what TFS swim accomplished last season, but there’s no doubt the ripple effects of a historic 2021-22 season will impact what happens this year in the pool.
Courtesy of April Adcock. The cross country seniors during the Harrier Harvest on Tuesday. Tallulah Falls will host the region cross country championships on Thursday, Oct. 27 starting at 4:00 p.m.

Courtesy of April Adcock. The cross country seniors during the Harrier Harvest on Tuesday. Tallulah Falls will host the region cross country championships on Thursday, Oct. 27 starting at 4:00 p.m.

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Undefeated Rabun Gap golf plays for state title

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 27, 2022
As we near November, most of the fall sports have wrapped up with RGNS soccer and golf and RCHS cross country still competing.
Courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. After four straight runner-up seasons, Talullah Falls volleyball won their first region title. TFS has the most wins in school history with 32.

Courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. After four straight runner-up seasons, Talullah Falls volleyball won their first region title. TFS has the most wins in school history with 32.

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TFS volleyball enters Elite Eight

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The No. 5-ranked Lady Indians won in convincing fashion over visiting Athens Christian on Thursday evening in the region semifinals, securing a spot in the title match to be held Saturday. TFS won 3-0 by identical set scores.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior wide reciever Jaden Gibson hauls in a back shoulder fade over freshman defensive back Braxton Goolsby. Gibson had four touchdowns on the night and 115 receiving yards.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior wide reciever Jaden Gibson hauls in a back shoulder fade over freshman defensive back Braxton Goolsby. Gibson had four touchdowns on the night and 115 receiving yards.

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Wildcats stifle Athens Christian 52-7

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Rabun County varsity football team crushed Athens Christian 52-7 for the Homecoming game victory. The Wildcats now face off against Commerce for the final regular-season game on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 pm. Commerce is 6-3 after falling to 8-1 Elbert County 41-21.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS volleyball three seniors Claren Spivey, Cheney Moriarty and Calea Jakson were honored by head coach Zoe Kennedy and Amy Westbrook on Oct. 12.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS volleyball three seniors Claren Spivey, Cheney Moriarty and Calea Jakson were honored by head coach Zoe Kennedy and Amy Westbrook on Oct. 12.

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Rabun Gap volleyball bids farewell to seniors

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee volleyball team returned home on Wednesday night to a raucous crowd after a nine match road trip. Wednesday night against Franklin was also senior night with the Eagles honoring Calea Jackson, Cheney Moriarty and Claren Spivey after the game.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee soccer seniors were honored before their last home game on Monday night. The seniors are from left, John Barta (14) with Keri Barta, Kyle Brako (11) with Tola Omatayo, Rafael Castillo (2) with Chelsea Dabrik and Guillermo Haro, Hugo Garcia (1) with Marcelo Gonzalez and Pam Weatherly, and Emilio Roman (8) with Mark Green and Alex Fagin.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee soccer seniors were honored before their last home game on Monday night. The seniors are from left, John Barta (14) with Keri Barta, Kyle Brako (11) with Tola Omatayo, Rafael Castillo (2) with Chelsea Dabrik and Guillermo Haro, Hugo Garcia (1) with Marcelo Gonzalez and Pam Weatherly, and Emilio Roman (8) with Mark Green and Alex Fagin.

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RGNS soccer returns home, earns No. 2 seed in playoffs

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee soccer team won their last two home games of the regular season, cruising to a 15-2-2 record on their way to the No. 2 seed in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association playoffs.
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles are undefeated in league play, with a big matchup against Providence Day on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 pm for Homecoming.

The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles are undefeated in league play, with a big matchup against Providence Day on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 pm for Homecoming.

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Eagles defeat Charlotte Latin; takes on Providence this week

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team came from behind to defeat Charlotte Latin 42-28 to remain undefeated in league play. The 6-2 Eagles earned 252 yards on the ground with senior Yunus Altincinar and junior Trey Horne combining for 193 yards.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Jaden Gibson embraces passing coach Wes Holcombe after breaking two state records on Friday night.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Jaden Gibson embraces passing coach Wes Holcombe after breaking two state records on Friday night.

Gibson’s record-breaking night

Luke Morey
Thursday, October 20, 2022
In the first region game of the season, the No. 3-ranked Rabun County Wildcats defeated Elbert County 41-21 as senior wide receiver Jaden Gibson broke two records with one catch.
RGNS Athletics. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee middle school team won the Tri-State Championship on Oct. 7 by defeating Summit Charter and Highlands.

RGNS Athletics. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee middle school team won the Tri-State Championship on Oct. 7 by defeating Summit Charter and Highlands.

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RGNS middle school volleyball becomes tri-state champions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Friday, Oct. 7 was a big day for the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Middle School volleyball team as they competed in the Tri-State Championship. Summit Charter and Highlands came to Rabun Gap’s campus to compete in the championship.