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Scott Poss/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Dixon leads the blocking as Cory Keller picks up yardage against Toombs County Friday night.

Scott Poss/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Dixon leads the blocking as Cory Keller picks up yardage against Toombs County Friday night.

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Rabun hands Bulldogs their worst loss of the season

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
TIGER –Now 12-0, the Wildcats advance to the state quarterfinals for the fifth time in five years after handing the Toombs County Bulldogs the worst loss of their season. The Wildcats advance after their decisive 34-14 victory in front of their home fans.
Scott Poss/The Clayton Tribune. Gunner Stockton scrambles against Toombs County Friday night.

Scott Poss/The Clayton Tribune. Gunner Stockton scrambles against Toombs County Friday night.

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Rabun making long road trip to seek spot in championship

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The Rabun County Wildcats (12-0) will face Bulldogs again for the second week in a row when they travel to play Thomasville (8-4) this Friday. The game marks the fifth time in five seasons the Wildcats have advanced to or beyond the state quarter finals.

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Ladycats impressive in season opener

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The Rabun County Ladycats basketball team opened the 2019-20 campaign on the road Saturday at John’s Creek High School against Northview High School. The Ladycats came away with a lopsided 68-14 victory against a 6A team that made it to the state final four the past two seasons.
Wyatt English was a workhorse for Rabun County in last Saturday's Super Bowl in carrying the ball. The Wildcats finished the season undefeated thanks to a total team effort throughout the year.

Wyatt English was a workhorse for Rabun County in last Saturday's Super Bowl in carrying the ball. The Wildcats finished the season undefeated thanks to a total team effort throughout the year.

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8U team defeats Jackson County 33-12 to finish perfect unbeaten season

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
FLOWERY BRANCH--Family, fans, and friends travelled to Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch on Saturday to watch the Rabun County 8U Wildcats compete in the North Georgia Youth Football Association Super Bowl against the Jackson County Panthers.
Gunner Stockton completes a pass to Sutton Jones against B.E.S.T. Academy Friday night.

Gunner Stockton completes a pass to Sutton Jones against B.E.S.T. Academy Friday night.

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Toombs County brings 8-2 record to Rabun County

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
TIGER--Two teams will meet for the first time ever as the #2-ranked Rabun County Wildcats (11-0) will play host to the Toombs County Bulldogs (8-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in the second round of the state playoffs. The Bulldogs (Lyons, Ga.
Tate Ramey advances the ball against homestanding Union County last Friday night in Blairsville.

Tate Ramey advances the ball against homestanding Union County last Friday night in Blairsville.

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In battle of unbeatens, Wildcats prove they are in a league of their own

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2019
BLAIRSVILLE – The stadium was at capacity with a standing-room only around the track. There was electricity in the cold air and several media outlets were on hand to watch the much-anticipated game that would decide a championship.
Scott Poss/Special to The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore Hunter Moore carries the ball against Union County last Friday night in the Wildcat victory.

Scott Poss/Special to The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore Hunter Moore carries the ball against Union County last Friday night in the Wildcat victory.

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Wildcats will open playoffs against B.E.S.T. Academy Friday

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2019
TIGER-- The Wildcats are Region 8AA champions for the sixth consecutive season. During that span, the Wildcats have been undefeated in region play. For the third time in the past four seasons, the Wildcats bring a perfect regular season record into the state playoffs.
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

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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.