RCHS boys hoopsters seek improvement

By Andy Diffenderfer Sports editor For Rabun County High boys basketball head coach David Adcock, the diligence his players have shown in early workouts bolsters his belief the Wildcats will be much improved this season.

Snyder, Jones, Crowe among RCHS Hall of Fame inductees

Thirteen individuals and teams have been inducted into the Rabun County High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s inaugural class. Last week the three inductees from the Early Rabun Era were highlighted.

Ladycats tip off Dec. 1 at Stephens

A mix of two seniors, two returning junior starters and a host of younger talent highlights the forecast for Rabun County High girls basketball.

Next-level Indians make lifelong dreams a reality on National Signing Day

A pair of star student-athletes at Tallulah Falls School put pen to paper, making good on their verbal commitments to their respective college of choice. Maggie Jackson and Katy Corbett each had a separate signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, which was early National Signing Day.

’Cats bolt to big early lead, clobber Elbert

Even by their sky-high offensive standards, the Wildcats’ opening quarter last Friday at Elbert County was one to savor. Ending the suspense instantly, Rabun County scored on three of its first four plays and bagged five first-period touchdowns in a 63-7 Region 8-AA waltz at the Granite Bowl.

Region 8-AA crown at stake as Wildcats, Panthers tangle

The last obstacle between the Wildcats and a seventh straight Region 8-AA title is a very familiar one. The Friday home game with Union County will be the 54th lifetime between the schools, breaking a tie with Franklin, N.C., for Rabun’s most games against any opponent.

RGNS wins sixth, stifles Union

Stepping away from North Carolina competition, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee closed the regular season and prepped for the playoffs last Thursday by muzzling Union County, 21-6 in Blairsville.

Eagles denied in soccer final, 2-0

With one win for each school, the third meeting between Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and Carmel Christian last Saturday decided a state boys soccer title.

RCHS cross-country places eighth, 16th at state

The Rabun County High cross-country teams brought home eighth- and 16th-place finishes from the Class AA state meet last Saturday in Carrollton.  “All my athletes had a great attitude and ran their best race with no regrets when they crossed the finish line,” RCHS coach April Adcock said.

Tallulah boys run 15th at Class A Private meet; Alexander is 24th

Behind a 17th-place showing from junior Evan Prince, the Tallulah Falls School boys cross-country runners placed 15th of 32 teams last Saturday at the Class A Private state meet in Carrollton.