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Gibson promoted to Rabun Co.’s AD

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Rabun County school officials announced Tuesday afternoon that Jason Gibson has been promoted to RCHS athletic director. Gibson served as the assistant athletic director under former athletic director and head football coach Jaybo Shaw.

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Big wins catapult RCHS girls in rankings

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Rabun County Ladycats boosted their overall record to 15-3 as one of those victories included a win over the Class AA No. 1-ranked and region foe Elbert County. The RCHS girls have reached their win total using a tough defense and balanced scoring from an array of players.

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‘Cats run wild on 2022 opponents

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Rabun County boys basketball team continued its solid play after the school system and the county were hit with an accumulation of snow from winter storm Izzy. In the last four contests for the RCHS boys (15-5), the Wildcats have been 3-1 as the three victories came against region opponents.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Senior Gavin Page displays his emotions during the Tallulah Falls 60-50 victory over visiting Athens Christian on Jan. 24. Page, Charlie Cody, George Ketch and Milos Vico were honored Tuesday night on senior night.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Senior Gavin Page displays his emotions during the Tallulah Falls 60-50 victory over visiting Athens Christian on Jan. 24. Page, Charlie Cody, George Ketch and Milos Vico were honored Tuesday night on senior night.

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TFS slides past Loganville Christian on senior night

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Tallulah Falls secured a 64-58 win over Loganville Christian Academy at home Tuesday night, while also celebrating four seniors. Charlie Cody, George Ketch, Gavin Page and Milos Vico all were recognized as seniors.
Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. A member of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s NCISAA state title team, Emilio Roman receives designation as one of 88 male players on All-America team.

Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. A member of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s NCISAA state title team, Emilio Roman receives designation as one of 88 male players on All-America team.

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Roman honored at United Soccer Coaches Awards Banquet

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School junior Emilio Roman was recognized at the United Soccer Coaches Awards Banquet in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 22. The banquet honors soccer players from across the United States who have been named to the All-America Teams.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Emily Wolfe (from left), Karis Tatum, Daya Ssemakula, Tamia Moss, Hannah Hickox, Tillie Crumley and Montgomery Dampier jump into the pool after winning the girls’ 1A swimming championship.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Emily Wolfe (from left), Karis Tatum, Daya Ssemakula, Tamia Moss, Hannah Hickox, Tillie Crumley and Montgomery Dampier jump into the pool after winning the girls’ 1A swimming championship.

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Tallulah Falls sweeps 1A swimming championships in final home meet

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
TFS honored its senior swimmers on Saturday, while also competing in their final regular season meet in the 1A Championships. Both the girls and boys claimed the Region Championship in dominant fashion. The girls scored a 488.5, over 100 points higher than second-place Saint Francis (386).
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Barrett Whitener handles the ball against Loganville Christian as the No. 9-ranked Tallulah Falls girls win Tuesday night 69-28.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Barrett Whitener handles the ball against Loganville Christian as the No. 9-ranked Tallulah Falls girls win Tuesday night 69-28.

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Lady Indians celebrate senior night with win over LCA

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
On a senior night where both Macy Murdock and Barrett Whitener were honored, the No. 9-ranked Lady Indians blew past visiting Loganville Christian in a 69-28 final. It didn’t take long for the seniors to make their presence known, as Murdock and Whitener had the game’s first points.
Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Seated with her parents, Macy Murdock of Tallulah Falls signs her letter of intent on Jan. 13 to compete in track and field with Berry College.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Seated with her parents, Macy Murdock of Tallulah Falls signs her letter of intent on Jan. 13 to compete in track and field with Berry College.

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Murdock inks with Berry College track & field

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Macy Murdock signed her letter of intent with Berry College on Thursday afternoon at Tallulah Falls School, surrounded by her family and friends. The senior track and field standout from Carnesville inked her commitment on Jan. 13 to pursue her academic and athletic career at Berry.
Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls School Lady Indians swimmers Emily Wolfe and Montgomery Dampier congratulate each other at Clarke-Oconee Invitational.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls School Lady Indians swimmers Emily Wolfe and Montgomery Dampier congratulate each other at Clarke-Oconee Invitational.

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Varsity swim teams finish top-5 in Clarke-Oconee Invitational

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The Tallulah Falls School varsity swim teams had solid outings on Jan. 14 at the Clarke-Oconee Invitational. The Lady Indians came in fourth among 16 teams, while the boys came in fifth out of 18.