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Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior wrestler Justin Cody twists and pins a Murphy High School opponent during this year's King of the Mountain Invitational.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior wrestler Justin Cody twists and pins a Murphy High School opponent during this year's King of the Mountain Invitational.

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RCHS, RGNS compete in King of the Mountain tourney

Wade Cheek
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Both wrestling teams for Rabun County High and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee schools competed in the Towns County “King of the Mountain” Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Lady Cats roll over Franklin

Wade Cheek
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Rabun County High School girls basketball team won its non-conference contest against Franklin (N.C) 75-53 on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee swimmer Kathryn Stribling extends her arms in a butterfly motion during the Eagles’ home meet on Friday, Dec. 1. Stribling helped lead the Lady Eagles to first place as a team.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee swimmer Kathryn Stribling extends her arms in a butterfly motion during the Eagles’ home meet on Friday, Dec. 1. Stribling helped lead the Lady Eagles to first place as a team.

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Lady Eagles win in second home swim meet

Wade Cheek
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School swim teams hosted their second home meet of the 2023-24 season.  Teams from Carolina Day, Christ, Enka, Asheville and Smoky Mountain schools made the trip to Rabun Gap on Friday, Dec. 1, to take on RGNS.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS Lady Eagle Zoe Ulrich.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS Lady Eagle Zoe Ulrich.

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Lady Eagles look to rebound after dropping three straight over holiday break

Wade Cheek
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The girls basketball team of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is back in Rabun Gap for its first home matchup in over a week.  During the Thanksgiving holiday, the Lady Eagles fell in three road games that featured losses to St. Francis, McEachern and Mount Paran Christian.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS senior wing Andria Siamashvili during the Eagles' Nov 7 contest against Tallulah Falls.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS senior wing Andria Siamashvili during the Eagles' Nov 7 contest against Tallulah Falls.

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Mendez wins it for Rabun Gap against Salisbury; Eagles win two in a row

Wade Cheek
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The boys Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School basketball team spent the school’s Thanksgiving break traveling to Atlanta and Charlotte to compete against St. Francis, Piedmont Classical and Salisbury schools.  The Eagles started their road journey on Nov.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Lady Cats hoist the trophy from the Piedmont University Hardwood Classic after defeating Class AA Union County 82-80 as RCHS came back from being 19 points behind. The Lady Cats were led in the game by senior Lucy Hood who scored 41.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Lady Cats hoist the trophy from the Piedmont University Hardwood Classic after defeating Class AA Union County 82-80 as RCHS came back from being 19 points behind. The Lady Cats were led in the game by senior Lucy Hood who scored 41.

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Hood scores career-high as Lady Cats come back from 19 down to win title

Wade Cheek
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Rabun County High School Basketball team won the Piedmont University Hardwood Classic on Nov. 21 after defeating No. 10 Union County of Georgia Class AA 82-80.