No-hitter, grand slam highlight Rabun Gap diamond triumphs

Last week was a productive one for Rabun Gap baseball Eagles, who allowed just five runs combined over three road victories while scoring 33 and rising to 6-3 on the season.  Alex Cordero and Buddy Howard combined on a no-hitter last Saturday at Greensboro Day.

TFS second and third, RCHS sixth at River Ridge meet

The Tallulah Falls School girls placed second and the boys third, and Rabun County sixth in both divisions last Friday at the River Ridge Classic track and field meet in Cleveland.  Out of seven teams, the Indian girls posted 103 points and the boys 101.

Rabun Gap awards student-athletes for winter success

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School awarded more than 20 students for their success in winter season athletics Feb. 24.

RCHS golfers tee off season at Towns; boys 10th at tournament

The Rabun County High boys and girls golf teams opened their seasons last week with matches at Towns County and a tournament in Clarkesville.  Playing to a par-37 last Thursday at Brasstown Valley, Garrett Horton fired a 41 and Connor Horton a 42 for the boys.

Tallulah splits region soccer doubleheader

The Tallulah Falls School girls soccer squad bagged its third victory overall and in Region 8-A Private play, and the boys slipped to 2-2 in league matches last Friday at George Walton.

Rabun County, Tallulah netters claim victories on court

The Rabun County High and Tallulah Falls School tennis programs split matches last Thursday at the Indian courts, part of a busy week for both. Both schools also divided non-region matches with Habersham Central, and Tallulah and Region 8-A Private rival Athens Christian played to a split.

Wildcats’ run ends in Thomasville

A tough shooting start spelled trouble for the Rabun County boys hoopsters March 3, as host Thomasville halted the Wildcats’ memorable postseason tear in a 64-53 Class AA quarterfinal.  Connor McKay paced three ’Cats in double figures, scoring a game-high 22 with 16 rebounds.

’Cats edge Lumpkin, obliterate Cedar Shoals in twinbill

Three wins last week, including a doubleheader sweep, extended the baseball Wildcats’ win streak to four, and their record to 5-2.  Rabun County erupted for 27 runs over 10 innings in hammering Cedar Shoals twice last Saturday.

Indians, Eagles play to split on diamond

Rabun Gap entered last Saturday afternoon’s doubleheader at Tallulah Falls at .500, and the Indians two games above that.  They both stayed that way after a split.  Trent Thomas’ six strong innings highlighted Tallulah’s 8-5 win in the opener, despite the Indians being outhit.

Tallulah soccer boys topple RCHS; girls battle to draw

Tallulah Falls and Rabun County High were busy on the soccer pitch last week, the schools clashing in a doubleheader at TFS and both scoring lopsided region victories.  RCHS was slated to host Region 8-AA rival Union County Tuesday, March 9. The boys welcome Riverside Military Friday.