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File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County’s senior guard Huey Blalock goes in for a bucket. The RCHS boys are a state preseason No. 3.

File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County’s senior guard Huey Blalock goes in for a bucket. The RCHS boys are a state preseason No. 3.

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RCHS boys hoops with highest ever preseason ranking ahead of season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Coming off of its third region championship and fourth straight Sweet 16 appearance, the expectations are as high as ever for Rabun County boys basketball, on the cusp of a new season. Rabun County, which went 23-6 last year before falling in the Sweet 16 to eventual state champions B.E.S.
File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee girls basketball team looks to continue its strong NCISAA play in 2025-2026.

File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee girls basketball team looks to continue its strong NCISAA play in 2025-2026.

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RGNS girls basketball back with fresh faces, younger roster

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Fresh off of yet another Final Four appearance last season, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls basketball is looking to make its mark again.

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Rabun back in Class AA with new GHSA classifications

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Georgia High School Association has released its proposed classifications for the 2026-2028 Reclassification Cycle and Rabun County has been moved up to Class AA. Rabun County currently is in Class A Division I, but the new classification brings back the seven classifications model.

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New pickleball complex dedication Nov. 11

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The diligent work of local individuals will be on display on Tuesday, Nov. 11, when the Rabun County commissioners and the Rabun Pickleball Club host a dedication ceremony for the county’s new public pickleball complex at the recreation center at 400 Rabun Park Rd., Tiger, from 1-2 p.m.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive lineman Mack Williams tackles Tucker Rhodes in the Wildcats’ game against the Spartans. Williams finished the game with three total tackles and a sack.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive lineman Mack Williams tackles Tucker Rhodes in the Wildcats’ game against the Spartans. Williams finished the game with three total tackles and a sack.

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Rabun County seeks potential No. 2 finish in region vs. Elbert

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 30, 2025
s, Rabun County football is looking to get back on track this Friday, Oct. 31, versus Elbert County in its regular-season finale. The game, which will be played in the famous “Granite Bowl” will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap will host Legacy Puerto Rico for senior night on Friday.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap will host Legacy Puerto Rico for senior night on Friday.

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Eagles host team from Puerto Rico on ‘Senior Night’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 30, 2025
If Rabun Gap-Nachoochee School’s football schedule has not made it clear already, the Eagles will play anybody at any time or any place. Even teams from outside of the continental U.S. On Friday, Oct. 31, the No. 84 nationally ranked Eagles will host Legacy Sports Puerto Rico.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore wide receiver Colter Cannon hauls in a heavily contested 50-50 catch against Athens Academy on Friday, Oct. 24. Cannon’s only catch of the night, pictured above, went for 32 yards.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore wide receiver Colter Cannon hauls in a heavily contested 50-50 catch against Athens Academy on Friday, Oct. 24. Cannon’s only catch of the night, pictured above, went for 32 yards.

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Cats fall short of win, region title

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 30, 2025
TIGER – In a battle of two of the top teams in Region 8 Class A Division I, Rabun County came up just short, falling to Athens Academy on Oct. 24 by a 49-46 score.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior Joshua Buckhalter (17), seen here earlier in the season, had a kickoff return for a touchdown and a fumble recovery in the end zone for another score on the road at the Cannon School.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior Joshua Buckhalter (17), seen here earlier in the season, had a kickoff return for a touchdown and a fumble recovery in the end zone for another score on the road at the Cannon School.

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Strong second half propels Rabun Gap

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The No. 84 nationally ranked Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team picked up its sixth win of the regular season in the team’s final road game, 56-21 over Cannon School. Rabun Gap will be back in action on Friday, Oct. 31, at home for Senior Night versus Legacy Puerto Rico.