The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee boys dribblers rebounded from an opening loss in South Carolina to beat Tallulah Falls in their home opener last Saturday.

Following a comfortable win in their season opener last Friday, the Tallulah Falls girls hoopsters left Rabun Gap-Nacoochee the next day with a narrow win. 

Their Region 8-AA dominance reasserted, the Rabun County Wildcats are setting their eyes on a bigger prize.

Rushing for 410 yards, the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles sprinted to a big early lead and beat host Providence Day, 52-42 last Friday in a state semifinal.

By Andy Diffenderfer

Sports editor

Thirteen individuals and teams have been inducted into the Rabun County High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s inaugural class.

A mix of two seniors, two returning junior starters and a host of younger talent highlights the forecast for Rabun County High girls basketball.  

A pair of star student-athletes at Tallulah Falls School put pen to paper, making good on their verbal commitments to their respective college of choice.

Even by their sky-high offensive standards, the Wildcats’ opening quarter last Friday at Elbert County was one to savor.

The last obstacle between the Wildcats and a seventh straight Region 8-AA title is a very familiar one.