Rifle grabs win over Class 7A Parkview

The Tallulah Falls School Precision Rifle team wasn’t daunted by the task of taking on a Class 7A opponent on the road. On Dec. 9, the rifle team beat Parkview 1,117-971.

Rabun Gap successful in string of basketball contests

The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee boys now stand at 9-6 on the season after playing five games over a seven-day period. During the seven days, the Eagles went an impressive 4-1. On Dec. 21, the Eagles dropped its lone game in the sequence to an undefeated Charlotte Latin team at home 68-45.

Middle school Indians ride big first quarter to win; Lady Indians fall in tight one

The Tallulah Falls Middle School basketball teams played host to Summit Charter as the girls dropped a close contest and the Indians used an explosive first quarter on the way to an easy win. The girls led off the night with a 13-10 loss.

Stockton named Gatorade state Player of the Year

Adding to his long list of records and accolades, Rabun County High quarterback Gunner Stockton has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Georgia Football Player of the Year.

Wildcats’ McKay signs to play basketball at Lander

Rabun County High basketball standout Connor McKay will fulfill his goal to play collegiately after signing Dec. 1 with Lander University in Greenwood, S.C. Through the Wildcats’ first six games this season, McKay averaged a double-double — 26.3 points and 11 rebounds — while shooting 92.

Wildcats dominate all-region football squad

Befitting a dominant region champion, Rabun County High football has plenty of representation on the all-Region 8-AA team.  After a season of tormenting defenses and resetting records, quarterback Gunner Stockton was named Player of the Year.

Ladycat dribblers blast Franklin, Stephens; RCHS boys win third

The Rabun County boys and girls basketball teams stood at three victories apiece after a home sweep of Stephens County last Friday and a Nov. 30 split at Franklin, N.C. The girls, ranked fourth in Class AA, went to 3-2 with two runaway wins.

TFS swimmer Dampier headed to Georgia Southern

Tallulah Falls School elite swimmer Montgomery Dampier put pen to paper in her commitment to continue her swim and academic career at Georgia Southern University last Thursday.

TFS splits twinbill with Hayesville in home openers

The Indian girls won big and the boys watched their five-game win streak end in Tallulah Falls School’s home basketball openers last Friday.  Behind a game-high 27 points from Denika Lightbourne, the girls, ranked 10th in Class A Private, pounded Hayesville, N.C.

TFS swims to third, fifth places

The Tallulah Falls varsity swim teams dove back into the season following the Thanksgiving break at Habersham Central’s Jingle Jam Invitational in Clarkesville on Saturday.