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Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore wide receiver Hogan Woodward picks up yardage against Oglethorpe on a punt return last Friday night.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore wide receiver Hogan Woodward picks up yardage against Oglethorpe on a punt return last Friday night.

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Wildcats put game away early in first shutout of the season

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019
Lexington – Oglethorpe celebrated its senior night in a game the Wildcats essentially ended before halftime.  For the second week in a row the Wildcat’s offensive blitzkrieg set the tone fast and early by posting 28 first quarter points.
Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Junior wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) checks his spot with the referee against Oglethorpe last Friday night.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Junior wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) checks his spot with the referee against Oglethorpe last Friday night.

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Two of the best offenses in the state to square off in region showdown

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019
The Friday night matchup between the #5 ranked Rabun County Wildcats and the #7 ranked Union County Panthers in Hiawassee has been highly anticipated since the start of the season. Perhaps since the end of the regular season last year.
The Tallulah Falls boys team poses for a photo after the race.

The Tallulah Falls boys team poses for a photo after the race.

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Tallulah Falls teams make school history

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019
The personal satisfaction an athlete feels at the moment of success is superficial compared to the deeper contentment of recognizing legacy in the making.   Qualifying to the state cross country championships has been historically challenging, to say the least.
Karen Clark/North Georgia Technical College. Tallulah Falls School freshman Gavin Atkinson of Cleveland during the 2019 Twin Rivers Challenge, a fundraiser for student scholarships at Tallulah Falls School.

Karen Clark/North Georgia Technical College. Tallulah Falls School freshman Gavin Atkinson of Cleveland during the 2019 Twin Rivers Challenge, a fundraiser for student scholarships at Tallulah Falls School.

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Twin Rivers Challenge raises over $80,000 for scholarships

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019
Dedicated cyclists from across the region showed up for the fifth annual Twin Rivers Challenge, a fundraiser for student scholarships at Tallulah Falls School.  Held on Oct.
Shown, from left, are senior players Lillie Free of Clarkesville, Vjera Radovic of Montenegro and Kate Blackburn of Demorest. (Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School)

Shown, from left, are senior players Lillie Free of Clarkesville, Vjera Radovic of Montenegro and Kate Blackburn of Demorest. (Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School)

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Tallulah Falls volleyball celebrates seniors

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2019
Tallulah Falls’ varsity volleyball team defeated Providence Christian 3-1 on senior night, Oct. 8. Senior Lillie Free of Clarkesville played well for the Indians on both sides of the ball, with 15 digs, five aces and five kills, coach Matt Heyl said.
Rabun County’s Ali Ramey, top left, spikes the ball against Dade County during the quarterfinal round of the GHSA Class A/AA-Public state playoffs at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Saturday afternoon. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County’s Ali Ramey, top left, spikes the ball against Dade County during the quarterfinal round of the GHSA Class A/AA-Public state playoffs at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Saturday afternoon. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun advances to program’s first semifinal

Glendon Poe
Monday, October 28, 2019
TIGER — Showing strong signs of a championship program, the Rabun County volleyball team is one win away from playing for its first state championship.

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Tallulah Falls launches esports program

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2019
Competitive gaming in the form of electronic sports is coming to Tallulah Falls School as an official Georgia High School Association activity. TFS is starting with 25 student-players, meeting after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, playing League of Legends and Rocket League.

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Eagles top Lions in OT, earn fifth seed

Glendon Poe
Monday, October 28, 2019
RABUN GAP — Matt Linn ran for a touchdown with less than a minute left in overtime to lift the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles past the Covenant Day Lions 22-14 in Rabun Gap last Saturday afternoon. The Eagles secured a No. 5 seed in the NCISAA postseason in the process and travel to Ravenscroft (N.C.
Rabun County wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) is congratulated by quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and other teammates after making a touchdown catch during the first half against Social Circle at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) is congratulated by quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and other teammates after making a touchdown catch during the first half against Social Circle at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Stockton throws 6 TDs, Rabun clips Social Circle

Glendon Poe
Monday, October 28, 2019
TIGER — Social Circle couldn’t have asked for a better start against the undefeated Rabun County Wildcats. Logan Cross hit Amarion Russell with a screen pass on the game’s first play from scrimmage and Russell raced down the left sideline for a 73-yard touchdown.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Rabun Gap boys fall in title match

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2019
SOCCER Rabun Gap: The Rabun Gap boys lost 3-0 to Wesleyan Christian Academy in the NCISAA Class 4A state championship in High Point, N.C., last Saturday. It was the Eagles’ first appearance in the state title match in program history.