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Eagles visit Warriors after earning win by forfeit

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
RABUN GAP — The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team earned a win in an uncommon way last week: by forfeit. Victory Christian Center was forced to forfeit last Friday’s scheduled game at Rabun Gap due to not having enough players for competition.

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Rabun’s Wright finishes high at Autumn Breeze 5K

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Rabun County cross country runner Molly Jo Wright was the top female finisher at the 17th annual Autumn Breeze 5K in Tallulah Falls last Sunday afternoon. Wright placed 15th overall, clocking in at 23:09.2. Aiden Thaxton of Mount Airy finished first overall, earning the top male finish in 19:20.6.

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Eagles throttle Lions behind fast start, defense

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team scored three first-quarter touchdowns and used a stout defensive effort to dominate Hickory Grove Christian (N.C.) 55-0 in Charlotte, N.C., last Friday night. The Eagles (4-2, 1-0 NCISAA Carolinas) shut down the Lions’ offense, allowing only 21 yards.
Rabun County linebacker Hoff Windham (30) runs behind blockers after intercepting a Monticello pass during the first half in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County linebacker Hoff Windham (30) runs behind blockers after intercepting a Monticello pass during the first half in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun faces Banks’ wing-T offense for homecoming night

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
TIGER — While the majority of high school offenses use the popular spread scheme, Banks County is one program using the wing-T offense, relying on multiple formations and a four-back rushing attack that depends heavily on play-action passing and misdirection.
Rabun County wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) and quarterback Gunner Stockton walk back to the sideline after Stockton ran for a touchdown during the second half against Monticello in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) and quarterback Gunner Stockton walk back to the sideline after Stockton ran for a touchdown during the second half against Monticello in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Stockton, Adams help Wildcats’ offense sizzle past Hurricanes

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
MONTICELLO — In the most heavily penalized game of the season, Rabun County’s playmakers made up for the mistakes. Gunner Stockton hooked up with Sam Adams for four scores in a 49-20 victory against the Monticello Hurricanes last Friday night.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Rabun softball clinches state playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
SOFTBALL Rabun County: With a sweep of Social Circle in the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament, the Rabun County softball team clinched the GHSA Class AA state playoffs at Social Circle last Wednesday. The Wildcats won 10-5 in Game 1, before rallying to a 9-8 victory in Game 2.
Rabun County's Gracie Deetz attacks Putnam County during a match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County's Gracie Deetz attacks Putnam County during a match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Cats capture pair of area wins on senior night

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
TIGER — Behind some timely kills and opposing errors, the Rabun County volleyball team earned a 2-0 sweeping win against Putnam County, before hanging on to beat Union County 2-1 on senior night at Ken Byrd Court last Thursday night.
Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) eyes his intended receiver as offensive lineman Chris Thompson (77) blocks Putnam County defensive lineman Trevon Farley during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) eyes his intended receiver as offensive lineman Chris Thompson (77) blocks Putnam County defensive lineman Trevon Farley during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun starts fast, dominates Putnam

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
TIGER — As celebratory firework smoke danced across the field, the Rabun County football team enjoyed its first Region 8-AA win.
Rabun County running back Brody Jarrard (13) carries the ball behind blockers during the first half against Putnam County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County running back Brody Jarrard (13) carries the ball behind blockers during the first half against Putnam County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Wildcats visit winless Hurricanes in second region clash

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
TIGER — Rabun County and Monticello had polar opposite starts to their respective football seasons. While the Wildcats remain undefeated, the Hurricanes remain winless. Rabun travels for its second Region 8-AA contest Friday, visiting Monticello for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff in Monticello.