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TFS Athletics. Madeline Martin, Mallory Higgins and Raegan Duncan claimed fifth place as a team for the Lady Indians at the Valhalla Cup on March 25.

TFS Athletics. Madeline Martin, Mallory Higgins and Raegan Duncan claimed fifth place as a team for the Lady Indians at the Valhalla Cup on March 25.

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Lady Indians 5th at Valhalla Cup; Indians take loss at Rabun Gap

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Lady Indians had a great day Monday on the links, coming in fifth in the Valhalla Cup. Taking on 10 teams, TFS was led by Mallory Higgins and her new personal-best 37. She finished second individually. Madeline Martin carded a 49 and Raegan Duncan came in with a 50.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS track and field hurdler Josh Buckhalter strides over a barrier to win the boys 110 meter hurdles during Rabun Gap’s home meet last Wednesday, March 20.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS track and field hurdler Josh Buckhalter strides over a barrier to win the boys 110 meter hurdles during Rabun Gap’s home meet last Wednesday, March 20.

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Eagles earn massive victory as RGNS track and field hosts opening meet

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School track and field teams hosted their first meet of the 2024 season on Wednesday, March 20, at Zavala Family Stadium.  Overall, six teams competed in the meet, including RGNS, Franklin (N.C.), Asheville School, Smoky Mountain, Carolina Day School and Christ School.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS tennis player Om Patel returns a serve from his Asheville School opponent during a conference match on Thursday, March 21. As of Tuesday, March 26, the Eagles are 3-1 in the 2024 season.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS tennis player Om Patel returns a serve from his Asheville School opponent during a conference match on Thursday, March 21. As of Tuesday, March 26, the Eagles are 3-1 in the 2024 season.

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RGNS boys tennis starts 2024 season with 3-1 start

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Spring is in the air and the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys tennis team is in full swing as they have started the 2024 season with a strong 3-1 start.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The 2024 Class of Lady Cats Alesia Gonzales, Quetzaly Diaz, and Auroroa Barcenas, Keygan Antosiak, Itzia Vasquez and Abby Sego have provided senior leadership this season for the winning program.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The 2024 Class of Lady Cats Alesia Gonzales, Quetzaly Diaz, and Auroroa Barcenas, Keygan Antosiak, Itzia Vasquez and Abby Sego have provided senior leadership this season for the winning program.

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RCHS soccer seniors honored during home sweep of Blazers

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Rabun County High School soccer teams took on region foe Barrow Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, March 26, at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium where both the girls and boys team defeated the Blazers to hold onto two of the top spots in Region 8 of Georgia Class A Division I.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County High School boys 4x800 meter relay team of Hayden Smith, Wyatt Word, Harry Word and G.B. Anderson smashed the previous school record by just under seven seconds with a time of 8:45.99.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County High School boys 4x800 meter relay team of Hayden Smith, Wyatt Word, Harry Word and G.B. Anderson smashed the previous school record by just under seven seconds with a time of 8:45.99.

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RCHS track and field hosts Bo James Invitational

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Rabun County High School track and field team hosted the ninth-annual Bo James Invitational last Saturday, March 23.  The original plan was to host the invite on Friday, March 22, but rain forced RCHS to reschedule for the following day that was filled with warmth and sun.

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RGNS track teams ready for running start

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Members of the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee track and field team include (boys) Andrew Agyare, Sacha Ariel, William Axon, Andrew Balters, Ayomide Banjo Obaleye, Aimery Bertrand, Austin Beurmann, Walker Bryson, Joshua Buckhalter, Tyrell Campbell, Agustin Canales Mery, Ledger Culpepper, Antoine Deslauriers,...
Submitted. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School baseball team includes Darian Barnes, Eric Cha, Jeffery Diaz, Max Doninger, Ben Dupuch, Abraham Ghaussy, Ely Green, Aiden Kitchings, Malcolm Klingler, Yuya Nakamura, Beau Paulson, Jeremy Ramos, Brenden Rosado, Robert Turner, Cash Unruh, Denajh Williams, Leo Yashiokaa and Argenis Lopez. Wright is joined on the coaching staff by assistant Pearce Wright.

Submitted. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School baseball team includes Darian Barnes, Eric Cha, Jeffery Diaz, Max Doninger, Ben Dupuch, Abraham Ghaussy, Ely Green, Aiden Kitchings, Malcolm Klingler, Yuya Nakamura, Beau Paulson, Jeremy Ramos, Brenden Rosado, Robert Turner, Cash Unruh, Denajh Williams, Leo Yashiokaa and Argenis Lopez. Wright is joined on the coaching staff by assistant Pearce Wright.

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Eagles gear up for Tennessee tourney after dominant road trip, first home game

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Spring came early for the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School baseball teams as head coach Clark Wright and the Eagles quickly blossomed into mid-season form to start the 2024 season.
Submitted. The RCHS boys soccer team includes Jesus Vargas, Christopher Olvera Lopez, Cameron Blalock, Cody Woodard, Rodolfo Ramos Rios, Andres Villagomez, Christian Avila Lazaro, Jasol Tecu, Alan Balderas, Victor Tecu, Enrique Tecu, Mason Brautigan, Roberto Diaz, Gavin Dodd, Bryan Avila, Moises Figueroa, Clayton Blalock, Jack Vepraskas, Brian Vargas Lopez, Miguel Suarez Sanchez, Joseph Merino and Brian Bohorquez. Assisting Brad Holcombe with the Wildcats’ soccer program is Kyle Rolader.

Submitted. The RCHS boys soccer team includes Jesus Vargas, Christopher Olvera Lopez, Cameron Blalock, Cody Woodard, Rodolfo Ramos Rios, Andres Villagomez, Christian Avila Lazaro, Jasol Tecu, Alan Balderas, Victor Tecu, Enrique Tecu, Mason Brautigan, Roberto Diaz, Gavin Dodd, Bryan Avila, Moises Figueroa, Clayton Blalock, Jack Vepraskas, Brian Vargas Lopez, Miguel Suarez Sanchez, Joseph Merino and Brian Bohorquez. Assisting Brad Holcombe with the Wildcats’ soccer program is Kyle Rolader.

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RCHS soccer teams eye top region spot; prepare for second half of region slate

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Rabun County High School boys and girls soccer teams are putting together strong regular seasons that could result in home playoff matches later this season during the Georgia Class A Division I state tournament.
Submitted. The Rabun County high school baseball team includes Alden Kilby, Carver Jarrard, Cooper Welch, Eli Green, Elvis Hunt, Gabe Porter, Grant Bryson, Hunter Giles, Jarret Giles, Lleyton Phillips, Noah English, Parker Smith, Reid Giles, Ryan Yearwood and Ty Truelove. Satterfield is assisted by coaches Preston Pitts and Robert Riley.

Submitted. The Rabun County high school baseball team includes Alden Kilby, Carver Jarrard, Cooper Welch, Eli Green, Elvis Hunt, Gabe Porter, Grant Bryson, Hunter Giles, Jarret Giles, Lleyton Phillips, Noah English, Parker Smith, Reid Giles, Ryan Yearwood and Ty Truelove. Satterfield is assisted by coaches Preston Pitts and Robert Riley.

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Diamond ‘Cats search for turning point after 2-11 start to 2024 season

Wade Cheek
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The 2024 season has been a learning experience for the Rabun County High School baseball team as the Wildcats have earned just two wins through their first 13 games and are 0-6 in region play after being swept by Athens Christian and Elbert County.