TFS names Hamilton as new girls hoops coach

Tallulah Falls School has named Lowell Hamilton as head basketball coach for the Lady Indians.  The former high school All-American as recently as 2020-21 guided the TFS junior varsity boys to an undefeated 13-0 season. Hamilton was ranked the No.

RCHS boys cagers host kids camp, jump into summer games

The positive energy from the Rabun County High boys’ memorable sprint to the state Class AA basketball quarterfinals three months ago remains evident in more ways than one this summer. As the summer cranks up, player numbers in the RCHS program are up to 27, according to head coach David Adcock.

Camp builds skills, relationships

The current met the potential future this week at the Little Lady Wildcat Basketball Camp.  Fifty-three players from kindergarten through eighth grade filled two gymnasiums at the Rabun County Recreation Center to learn from RCHS girls basketball head coach DeeDee Dillard and the Ladycats.

Ladycat hoopsters eye busy summer

The summer may be a time to relax for many. For the basketball Ladycats, it’s about putting in the work for the winter.  “We look at the summer as an additional season,” Rabun County High girls head coach DeeDee Dillard said Tuesday.

TFS riflers qualify for national competition in Alabama

The Tallulah Falls School precision rifle team learned recently of its qualification for the National 3 Position Precision Air Rifle Championship.  This came as a big surprise to coach Tim Stamey and his group, who will compete July 17-19 in the championship.

Rematches highlight 2021 Rabun Gap football schedule

The two teams Rabun Gap-Nacoochee met in last year’s North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association football playoffs appear on a difficult 10-game regular season schedule starting Friday, Aug. 20.  The Eagles, the state runners-up to Charlotte Christian last November, return there Oct.

Free fishing days featured in National Fishing and Boating Week June 5-13

Anglers probably don’t “need” a reason to go fishing and boating, but when it is National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), doesn’t that provide one more excuse to get outdoors? Celebrate NFBW from June 5-13 according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Wildcats' Jarrard making jump to Truett-McConnell baseball

Playing college baseball has been a longtime goal for Brody Jarrard, and the Rabun County High outfielder and pitcher will get his chance at Truett-McConnell University.

Wright signs to play baseball at Truett-McConnell

After a season excelling both on the mound and at the plate, Rabun County High pitcher and first baseman Linkin Wright will join two Wildcat teammates at Truett-McConnell University.

’Cats wrap up spring practices

Spring practices have concluded, and the Rabun County football Wildcats turn their focus to summer as the calendar winds its way toward the season opener in less than three months.  The Wildcats closed spring practices Tuesday afternoon with a brisk workout focusing on certain game situations.