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TFS Athletics. TFS marksman and Junior Olympic Qualifier Brianna Walter lines up a shot during the GHSA semifinals against Kendrick on Feb. 29.

TFS Athletics. TFS marksman and Junior Olympic Qualifier Brianna Walter lines up a shot during the GHSA semifinals against Kendrick on Feb. 29.

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State finals next for TFS rifle team after win over Kendrick

Wade Cheek
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Tallulah Fall School precision rifle team defeated Kendrick 1158-1117 in the Georgia state semifinals the Indians hosted Friday, March 1.  Now TFS is on to the state championships.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior Jack Hood drives off the tee at Kingwood Resort during the Wildcat golf team's match against Dawson County on Feb. 29. Hood shot a 38 to help RCHS win 176-186.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior Jack Hood drives off the tee at Kingwood Resort during the Wildcat golf team's match against Dawson County on Feb. 29. Hood shot a 38 to help RCHS win 176-186.

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Wildcats defeat Dawson County on the links by 10 strokes

Wade Cheek
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Rabun County boys golf team earned its second-straight victory after defeating Dawson County 176-186 on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Wildcats’ home course Kingwood Resort.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Diamond Wildcat senior Jarret Giles slides into second base safely to collect a stolen base against Athens Christian on Tuesday, March 5. Rabun County, however, lost 15-3 to the region foe Eagles.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Diamond Wildcat senior Jarret Giles slides into second base safely to collect a stolen base against Athens Christian on Tuesday, March 5. Rabun County, however, lost 15-3 to the region foe Eagles.

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Diamond Cats earn second home win vs. East Jackson, but fall in first region bout

Wade Cheek
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Rabun County baseball team earned its second home victory of the 2024 season on Saturday, March 2, after defeating East Jackson 10-2 during the Wildcats’ most complete performance of the young season.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS girl soccer players celebrate with Lady Cat goalkeeper Alesia Gonzalez after she earned a save against Elbert County on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The Lady Cats won 8-1 for their second-straight region win.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS girl soccer players celebrate with Lady Cat goalkeeper Alesia Gonzalez after she earned a save against Elbert County on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The Lady Cats won 8-1 for their second-straight region win.

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Antosiak nets second straight soccer hat trick

Wade Cheek
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Rabun County High School girls soccer team won its second straight region match with an 8-1 victory over Elbert County on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS soccer junior Enrique Tecu sprints to celebrate with his teammates after netting a goal against Elbert County on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Tecu recorded a hat trick against the visting Blue Devils, helping the Wildcats become 3-0 in region play. Currently, RCHS is ranked No. 5 in the state.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS soccer junior Enrique Tecu sprints to celebrate with his teammates after netting a goal against Elbert County on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Tecu recorded a hat trick against the visting Blue Devils, helping the Wildcats become 3-0 in region play. Currently, RCHS is ranked No. 5 in the state.

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Wildcats keep winning with rout of Blue Devils

Wade Cheek
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Rabun County High School boys soccer team has been hitting its stride as region play continues for the Wildcats.  So far, RCHS is 5-1 with a perfect 3-0 record in Region 8 of Georgia Class A Division I.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Lady Cat basketball seniors from left Mili Watts, Ellie Southards, Lucy Hood and Isia Wilmont stand together after defeating Athens Christian in the region title game earlier this year.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Lady Cat basketball seniors from left Mili Watts, Ellie Southards, Lucy Hood and Isia Wilmont stand together after defeating Athens Christian in the region title game earlier this year.

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Leaders on & off the court

Wade Cheek
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Rabun County High School girls basketball team’s season came to an end last Friday, March 1, after the Lady Cats fell 60-45 to Galloway in the semifinals of the Georgia Class A Division I state tournament.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS junior guard Jacie McCall hugs senior Isia Wilmont after the emotional loss to Galloway on March 1 that eliminated the Lady Cat basketball team from the state tournament.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS junior guard Jacie McCall hugs senior Isia Wilmont after the emotional loss to Galloway on March 1 that eliminated the Lady Cat basketball team from the state tournament.

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Final game in Final Four

Wade Cheek
Friday, March 8, 2024
The exciting playoff run for the No. 4-ranked Rabun County High School girls basketball team ended Friday, March 1, after falling to No. 2 Galloway 60-45 in the semifinal round of the Georgia Class A Division I state tournament at host Georgia College and State University (GCSU).
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County pitcher and second baseman Hunter Giles has a meeting at the mound with sophomore catcher Noah English during the Wildcats’ home opener versus Union County on Feb. 14.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County pitcher and second baseman Hunter Giles has a meeting at the mound with sophomore catcher Noah English during the Wildcats’ home opener versus Union County on Feb. 14.

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Diamond ‘Cats get early tune-ups vs. Union, White, Stephens

Wade Cheek
Friday, February 23, 2024
The Rabun County High School baseball team started its 2024 season on Valentine’s Day when the Wildcats took on Union County of Georgia Class AA, while turning around to face Class AAA opponent White County on Thursday, Feb. 15, and Stephens County on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Submitted. RCHS senior football player Hayden Ross (middle) signs to play collegiately at East Tennessee State University with his parents by his side on Feb. 7. Ross will be a specialist/long-snapper for the Buccaneers.

Submitted. RCHS senior football player Hayden Ross (middle) signs to play collegiately at East Tennessee State University with his parents by his side on Feb. 7. Ross will be a specialist/long-snapper for the Buccaneers.

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‘Find answers not excuses’ Ross signs NLI despite season-ending injury

Wade Cheek
Friday, February 23, 2024
The 2023 Rabun County football season was a hard journey for RCHS senior specialist Hayden Ross who, prior to the start of last season, tore his ACL and was forced to miss his entire season.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior track runner Christina Keller glides through the girls 100 hurdles event during Rabun County’s season opener at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior track runner Christina Keller glides through the girls 100 hurdles event during Rabun County’s season opener at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

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RCHS track falls to Union County in season opener

Wade Cheek
Friday, February 23, 2024
The Rabun County High School track and field team competed in its first meet of the 2024 season on Tuesday as RCHS played host to Union County.  Overall, both the Union County girls and boys teams bested the Wildcats and Lady Cats.