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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County fans cheer for the Wildcat basketball team after the boys received the state championship trophy for their 52-43 March 13 win over Southwest at the Macon Coliseum. RCHS’ first state title in boys hoops capped off a historic season which resulted in several accolades.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County fans cheer for the Wildcat basketball team after the boys received the state championship trophy for their 52-43 March 13 win over Southwest at the Macon Coliseum. RCHS’ first state title in boys hoops capped off a historic season which resulted in several accolades.

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Wildcat faithful show out at state championship

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MACON – “Rabun County, rise up!
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County boys basketball team lifts Reeves Page, the son of assistant coach Corey Page, in celebration with the championship trophy after the team’s 52-43 state title victory over Southwest on March 13 at the Macon Coliseum. The championship is the first in the history of the boys basketball program.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County boys basketball team lifts Reeves Page, the son of assistant coach Corey Page, in celebration with the championship trophy after the team’s 52-43 state title victory over Southwest on March 13 at the Macon Coliseum. The championship is the first in the history of the boys basketball program.

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RCHS Booster Club, Wildcat Grill to host celebration Thursday for RCHS hoops

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Wildcat Grill in Tiger is hosting a celebration for the Rabun County boys basketball team and Rabun County cheerleaders on Thursday night, March 19, from 5-8 p.m., the Rabun County Athletic Booster Club announced on its Facebook page on Monday.

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Georgia basketball headed for ‘March Madness’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
For the first time since 2011, both the University of Georgia men’s and women’s basketball teams are headed for “The Big Dance,” as announced on Sunday evening, when the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball Tournament brackets were revealed.
Submitted Photo. New Rabun Gap director JC Gonzalez has taken over the Eagles’ soccer programs after more than 20 years of coaching experience. The girls’ program and Gonzalez made its debut on Feb. 12.

Submitted Photo. New Rabun Gap director JC Gonzalez has taken over the Eagles’ soccer programs after more than 20 years of coaching experience. The girls’ program and Gonzalez made its debut on Feb. 12.

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RGNS girls soccer begins new season with new coach

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
With the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, JC Gonzalez knew that after over 20 years of coaching college soccer it was time for him to return to the high school ranks, where he got his start.
TFS Athletics . The Tallulah Falls School boys golf team includes Liam Burke, Ryder Cantrell, Wyatt Dorsey, Owen Earp, Maddox English, Jayden Hangbo, Emmitt Likins, Kalvin Ngov, Max Pulliam, Rylee Smith and Tate Turpin.

TFS Athletics . The Tallulah Falls School boys golf team includes Liam Burke, Ryder Cantrell, Wyatt Dorsey, Owen Earp, Maddox English, Jayden Hangbo, Emmitt Likins, Kalvin Ngov, Max Pulliam, Rylee Smith and Tate Turpin.

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Indian golf makes serious drives on the links with a new coach

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Facing competition within the region as well as large programs such as Buford, the Tallulah Falls Indians played well on March 10 and finished 11th overall among 20 or so teams. Ryder Cantrell again was the team low medalist with a 79 across 18 holes. Max Pulliam and Owen Earp both turned in an 81.
TFS Athletics. The boys track team consists of Ryan Anderson, Sam Belk, Ayden Catledge, Jett Davis, AJ Dills, Eric Guan, Kevin Kongkeo, Landon Lewis, Cody Loonubon, Lennon Magadia, Gonzalo Martinez, Jordan Miller, Brian Neely, Fenn NeSmith, Hawk Oliver, Hudson Penland, Teagan Penland, Kaden Purcell, Jonathan Seaman, Sid Sharma, Gavin Simmons, Miguel Smith, Aleksandar Stefanovic, Tomas Vyskok and Ethan Williams.

TFS Athletics. The boys track team consists of Ryan Anderson, Sam Belk, Ayden Catledge, Jett Davis, AJ Dills, Eric Guan, Kevin Kongkeo, Landon Lewis, Cody Loonubon, Lennon Magadia, Gonzalo Martinez, Jordan Miller, Brian Neely, Fenn NeSmith, Hawk Oliver, Hudson Penland, Teagan Penland, Kaden Purcell, Jonathan Seaman, Sid Sharma, Gavin Simmons, Miguel Smith, Aleksandar Stefanovic, Tomas Vyskok and Ethan Williams.

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Tallulah Falls track and field squads look to build on past success

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tallulah Falls’ Joanna Miller had a fantastic performance at the Friday Night Under the SKG Lights track and field meet at Seckinger High School on March 13. The Lady Indians finished fourth, while the Indians came in sixth overall. Miller led the Lady Indians by placing first in the 200 (26.
TFS Athletics.The Tallulah Falls School girls soccer team of players and managers include Cassidy Coles, Dora Gainzarain Hernando, Ryleigh Wilson, Haylen McGugan, Avery Keim, Narissa Dawson, Sienna Slater, Mara Pejanovic, LB Kafsky, Jocelyn Hall, Leyre Martinez Herreros, Bailey Crumley, Adelaide Tatum, Lucia Roser de Hoyos, Sarah Lundy, Marta Beltran, Margalida Amengual Sanchez, Lily Gaglio, Marissa Kinsey and Laura Ruiz Rendon.

TFS Athletics.The Tallulah Falls School girls soccer team of players and managers include Cassidy Coles, Dora Gainzarain Hernando, Ryleigh Wilson, Haylen McGugan, Avery Keim, Narissa Dawson, Sienna Slater, Mara Pejanovic, LB Kafsky, Jocelyn Hall, Leyre Martinez Herreros, Bailey Crumley, Adelaide Tatum, Lucia Roser de Hoyos, Sarah Lundy, Marta Beltran, Margalida Amengual Sanchez, Lily Gaglio, Marissa Kinsey and Laura Ruiz Rendon.

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Tallulah Falls soccer kicking into high gear early in season

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
In the five full seasons that Jeremy Stille has spearheaded the Indians soccer team, Tallulah Falls has gone 68-15-1. That represents a stellar .809 win percentage since 2021.
TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School baseball team includes Jordan Miller, Sean Forbes, Richard Ferguson, Easton Pollock, Brody Dampier, Ashton Roache, Jackson Savage, Drew Barron, William NeSmith, Leslie Sands, Jr., Farris Nicholson, Alex Stefanovic and Brantley Allen.

TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School baseball team includes Jordan Miller, Sean Forbes, Richard Ferguson, Easton Pollock, Brody Dampier, Ashton Roache, Jackson Savage, Drew Barron, William NeSmith, Leslie Sands, Jr., Farris Nicholson, Alex Stefanovic and Brantley Allen.

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Diamond Indians have all-new look

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
It’s an all-new look for the Indians heading into the 2026 season, though there’s a good bit of familiarity at the same time. University of California commit Ashton Roache, who holds numerous school records, is back to put several of them far out of reach.
TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School boys tennis team members are (above) Reilly Cox, Christian David, Jackson Davis, Dylan Johnson, Caleb Kelly, Cowen Perry, Elijah Pinney, Zeek Pruitt, Glad Puscasu, Miguel Smith.

TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School boys tennis team members are (above) Reilly Cox, Christian David, Jackson Davis, Dylan Johnson, Caleb Kelly, Cowen Perry, Elijah Pinney, Zeek Pruitt, Glad Puscasu, Miguel Smith.

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Tallulah Falls tennis holding court in 2026

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
For the fourth time this school year, Tallulah Falls has a coach who reached a milestone win, as Anthony Cox reached No. 100 on March 13 at Stratford Academy. It was yet another dominant victory, as the Lady Indians won 5-0.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Wildcat golf team on the right track to begin the season. This year RCHS also has a girls golf team after Bella Hulsey competed as an individual at state last season. From left, Coach Wes Holcombe, Reed Lafevers, Graham Anderson, Jason Juarez, Hunter Griggs, Bradley Lewis, Isabella Hulsey, Ethan Holton, Connor Crane, Landan Bedingfield, Lane Henson, Hayden Cannon and Roberto Diaz.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Wildcat golf team on the right track to begin the season. This year RCHS also has a girls golf team after Bella Hulsey competed as an individual at state last season. From left, Coach Wes Holcombe, Reed Lafevers, Graham Anderson, Jason Juarez, Hunter Griggs, Bradley Lewis, Isabella Hulsey, Ethan Holton, Connor Crane, Landan Bedingfield, Lane Henson, Hayden Cannon and Roberto Diaz.

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Wildcat golf eyes fourth straight state tourney appearance

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rabun County’s boys golf team made the state championship tournament for the third consecutive season last year, while Wildcat girls golfer Bella Hulsey qualified as an individual.