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Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Former Rabun County and current Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton celebrates in the end zone after a rushing touchdown in the Dawgs’ 35-10 win over Texas. Stockton accounted for all five of UGA’s scores.

Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Former Rabun County and current Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton celebrates in the end zone after a rushing touchdown in the Dawgs’ 35-10 win over Texas. Stockton accounted for all five of UGA’s scores.

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Stockton, Georgia handle Texas once again

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 20, 2025
In what was a showdown on Saturday night between the two preseason favorites in the SEC, it was Georgia once again controlling the fourth quarter en route to its third straight win over Texas.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior Isaac Obrokta, a Georgia Tech commit, pulls in a 39-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Gavin Owens in the Eagles’ 55-48 semifinal loss to Charlotte Christian on Nov. 14.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior Isaac Obrokta, a Georgia Tech commit, pulls in a 39-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Gavin Owens in the Eagles’ 55-48 semifinal loss to Charlotte Christian on Nov. 14.

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Eagles lose chance to repeat as state champs

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The clock read 0:00 when Rabun Gap senior quarterback Gavin Owens’ heave to the end zone was knocked to the ground by Charlotte Christian defensive players in a group of Eagles and Knights elevating for the ball, ending the season for RGNS 55-48 in the NCISAA state semifinals. In a Nov.
Rabun County senior forward Hayes Free finishes an alley-oop from senior point guard Huey Blalock in Rabun County’s home-opening 83-66 win over White County. Hayes was a preseason All-State selection.

Rabun County senior forward Hayes Free finishes an alley-oop from senior point guard Huey Blalock in Rabun County’s home-opening 83-66 win over White County. Hayes was a preseason All-State selection.

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Rabun County hoops make home debut

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 20, 2025
TIGER – Both the Rabun County boys and girls basketball teams made their home debuts against Class AAA White County on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The RCHS Wildcats and Lady Cats entered the night 1-0 after wins over Seckinger High School to start the season.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County will host Dodge County in the first round of the state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium. Here junior defensive lineman Ryan Yearwood (54) celebrates after the Wildcats make a stop against Athens Academy at home on Oct. 24.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County will host Dodge County in the first round of the state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium. Here junior defensive lineman Ryan Yearwood (54) celebrates after the Wildcats make a stop against Athens Academy at home on Oct. 24.

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Wildcats preparing for playoff battle vs. visiting Dodge County Indians

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
For the first time since 2022, the Rabun County football team will host a home Georgia High School Association playoff game. On Friday, Nov. 14, the Wildcats will host the Dodge County Indians from Eastman in South Georgia. The game will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. from Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary looks downfield for a receiver while escaping a Christ School defender in the Eagles’ 64-7 win over the Greenies on Nov. 6. Clary threw for two touchdowns in the game.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary looks downfield for a receiver while escaping a Christ School defender in the Eagles’ 64-7 win over the Greenies on Nov. 6. Clary threw for two touchdowns in the game.

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RGNS taking ‘beast mentality’ into Charlotte Christian semifinal

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
After its blowout win over Christ School in the first round of the NCISAA playoffs, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football wants to do what beasts do in its semifinal game. Hunt, defend its territory, intimidate and have the mentality of the king of the jungle.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap running back Royce Djouguem celebrates in the end zone after fighting off a Christ School defender for an 8-yard touchdown run in the Eagles’ 64-7 Nov. 6 win. Djouguem ran for 44 yards and the pictured touchdown in the game. RGNS will host Charlotte Christian in the semifinals on Friday night.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap running back Royce Djouguem celebrates in the end zone after fighting off a Christ School defender for an 8-yard touchdown run in the Eagles’ 64-7 Nov. 6 win. Djouguem ran for 44 yards and the pictured touchdown in the game. RGNS will host Charlotte Christian in the semifinals on Friday night.

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Rabun Gap dominants Christ School

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
RABUN GAP – Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football advanced to the NCISAA semifinals with a dominant 64-7 win over rival Christ School on Nov. 6. The Eagles, who are pursuing their second consecutive state championship, will host Charlotte Christian on Friday, Nov. 14.
Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton throws downfield in Georgia’s 41-21 win over Mississippi State on Nov. 8. UGA will host No. 10 Texas in another SEC showdown Saturday.

Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton throws downfield in Georgia’s 41-21 win over Mississippi State on Nov. 8. UGA will host No. 10 Texas in another SEC showdown Saturday.

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Georgia, Stockton rolls to commanding win over Miss. State

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Led by 303 total rushing yards and yet another outstanding performance from quarterback Gunner Stockton, No. 5 Georgia won its sixth consecutive game over Mississippi State, 41-21.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap head basketball coach Devin Liferidge gives a thumbs up following Rabun Gap’s season-opening win over Lanier Christian on Nov. 8 at Banks County High School. The Eagles defeated the Lighting 88-73, securing Liferidge’s first win at RGNS.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap head basketball coach Devin Liferidge gives a thumbs up following Rabun Gap’s season-opening win over Lanier Christian on Nov. 8 at Banks County High School. The Eagles defeated the Lighting 88-73, securing Liferidge’s first win at RGNS.

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Liferidge earns first RGNS win in season opener

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
HOMER – New Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys basketball head coach Devin Liferidge secured his first victory in the season opener as the head of the Eagles’ program on Nov. 8 in a 88-73 win over  Lanier Christian Academy. It was a dominant victory for the Eagles, who led for nearly the entire game.

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Rabun’s newly proposed 2026-2028 region revealed

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced the proposed region for Rabun County and the state’s other schools’ regions for the 2026-2028 reclassification cycle on the evening of Monday, Nov. 10. Rabun County will lose a rival opponent and gain a private school with a winning resume.