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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Denise Zaldivar and Hayden Bass were among the Lady Cats who walked with Rabun County Recreation Department soccer players as part of “Rec Night” on March 31 at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Denise Zaldivar and Hayden Bass were among the Lady Cats who walked with Rabun County Recreation Department soccer players as part of “Rec Night” on March 31 at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium.

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Lady Cats roll past Banks County on ‘Senior Night,’ ‘Rec Night’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, April 2, 2026
TIGER – The Rabun County High School girls soccer team improved to 7-7 on the season on March 31, as the Lady Cats picked up a dominant 7-0 victory over region foe Banks County at home for “Rec Night” and the girls’ “Senior Night.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior second baseman Ty Truelove tries to convince the umpire he got the tag on Elbert County baserunner Brody Baker, but Baker is called safe in the Blue Devils’ 7-3 win over the Wildcats on March 31.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior second baseman Ty Truelove tries to convince the umpire he got the tag on Elbert County baserunner Brody Baker, but Baker is called safe in the Blue Devils’ 7-3 win over the Wildcats on March 31.

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Wildcats drop home game 7-3 to visiting Blue Devils in first-of-three series

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Rabun County dropped a tough game to region foe and No. 10-ranked Elbert County at home 7-3 Tuesday evening, but the Wildcats -- now 8-12 -- provided they can go toe-to-toe with the Blue Devils.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rusty Baker made a cake for the event, provided by the RCHS Athletic Booster Club to celebrate the state championship team at Wildcat Grill on March 19.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rusty Baker made a cake for the event, provided by the RCHS Athletic Booster Club to celebrate the state championship team at Wildcat Grill on March 19.

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RCHS Booster Club hosts boys basketball title celebration at Wildcat Grill

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026
TIGER – The Rabun County community gathered in large numbers at Wildcat Grill in Tiger for a celebration for the Rabun County boys basketball state championship team and the RCHS cheerleaders on Thursday, March 19.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County High School Boys basketball team was recognized and congratulated for their Class A Division I state championship win during Monday’s Board of Education meeting. The team captured its first state title win with its 52-43 defeat of Southwest in a loud and packed Macon Coliseum on March 13.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County High School Boys basketball team was recognized and congratulated for their Class A Division I state championship win during Monday’s Board of Education meeting. The team captured its first state title win with its 52-43 defeat of Southwest in a loud and packed Macon Coliseum on March 13.

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BOE honors basketball crowning achievement

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Rabun County High School’s state championship-winning boys basketball team was recognized for their historic accomplishment during a special presentation at Monday’s March 23 Board of Education meeting.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. David Adcock was named Coach of the Year.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. David Adcock was named Coach of the Year.

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RCHS hoops earn All-State honors

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026
With basketball season officially over, the honors have rolled in for the Rabun County boys and girls basketball teams.
Submitted photo. The Rabun County Middle School boys soccer team poses with the region-winning trophy after defeating Habersham County 2-0 in the championship game on March 14.

Submitted photo. The Rabun County Middle School boys soccer team poses with the region-winning trophy after defeating Habersham County 2-0 in the championship game on March 14.

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Rabun Middle School boys soccer claims region title, 14-0 season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026
When the Rabun County middle school boys began the season, it was thought to be a rebuilding year after losing several eighth grade contributors who moved up to the high school.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The community packed the Wildcat Grill March 19 for the chance to personally congratulate the RCHS boys basketball team on winning the state title. The event was broadcast live on Wildcat Sports LIVE.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The community packed the Wildcat Grill March 19 for the chance to personally congratulate the RCHS boys basketball team on winning the state title. The event was broadcast live on Wildcat Sports LIVE.

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State title game evokes memories of some fine Rabun teams, players

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
During the more than 40 years I have covered sports for The Toccoa Record, I have been fortunate to have attended three state championship games or series – the 1988 football finals featuring the Indians vs.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap’s quarterback Grayson Clary looks down field against Christ School during their NCISAA Nov. 7, 2025, playoff matchup.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap’s quarterback Grayson Clary looks down field against Christ School during their NCISAA Nov. 7, 2025, playoff matchup.

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Rabun Gap sets loaded 2026 football schedule

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School announced its 2026 football schedule on social media on March 17. The Eagles and head coach Derek White have built a loaded, nationally ranked schedule once again, featuring teams from seven different states.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap junior Maile Sirois pushes the ball down the field in Rabun Gap’s 3-0 loss to Asheville High School at home on March 23. Sirois is one of three captains for the Eagles, who are 4-4 on the season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap junior Maile Sirois pushes the ball down the field in Rabun Gap’s 3-0 loss to Asheville High School at home on March 23. Sirois is one of three captains for the Eagles, who are 4-4 on the season.

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RGNS girls soccer drops home opener, sits at 4-4 on young season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026
RABUN GAP – The Rabun Gap girls soccer team fell in its home opener to Asheville High School 3-0 on March 23, dropping the Eagles’ record to 4-4 on the young season. The Eagles struggled with their attacking, putting just five shots on goal in the contest.