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Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive back Willie Goodwyn escapes from Adairsville defenders en route to scoring his first touchdown in last Friday's 35-20 victory over the Tigers.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive back Willie Goodwyn escapes from Adairsville defenders en route to scoring his first touchdown in last Friday's 35-20 victory over the Tigers.

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Run Willie Run, Goodwyn scores three touchdowns in RCHS 35-20 win

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Rabun County High School Wildcats defeated Class AAA Adairsville 35-20 in a non-region football game last Friday night to get back to their winning ways.  The Wildcats’ offense was led by their senior wide receiver and defensive back Willie Goodwyn.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS senior Tyrell Campbell (22) rushed for four touchdowns as the Eagles moved to 2-0 on the season with a 39-6 win.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS senior Tyrell Campbell (22) rushed for four touchdowns as the Eagles moved to 2-0 on the season with a 39-6 win.

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Rabun Gap's Campbell shines on 'Neon Night'

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles defended their home turf for the first time this season last Friday night by defeating the Sequoyah Chiefs 39-6.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Freshman Callie Craver led the way in the circle, pitching a complete game while tallying nine strikeouts with six hits and six walks allowed.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Freshman Callie Craver led the way in the circle, pitching a complete game while tallying nine strikeouts with six hits and six walks allowed.

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Craver goes distance, TFS earns first win of inaugural season

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Tallulah Falls School softball team defeated the East Jackson Lady Eagles 9-6 in the home opener of its inaugural season on Monday evening. The victory is a historical one as it is the first one in Lady Indians softball history.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Stephens County senior running back Omari Feaster racked up 147 yards rushing, including an 83-yard TD.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Stephens County senior running back Omari Feaster racked up 147 yards rushing, including an 83-yard TD.

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Indians shut down visiting Wildcats

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 31, 2023
A trip to face the larger Class AAA Stephens County Indians on a hotter and more humid night in North Georgia saw the Rabun County’s offense go cold, leading to the Wildcats being shutout for the first time since a 2013 playoff game. With their 35-0 Aug.

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Wildcats harrass Haralson early, often

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The combination of a smooth, methodical offense and a staunch, quick defense provided the edge the Rabun County Wildcats needed on Aug. 18 to defeat the visiting Rebels of Haralson County 45-21 at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium to open the 2023 season. The No.
Photo courtesy Christy Kirkpatrick. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee’s Patrick Williams (6) celebrates the Eagles’ scoop-and-score that led to the RGNS 35-24 over nationally ranked Baylor in Chattanooga on Aug. 18. The Eagles are at home on Aug. 25.

Photo courtesy Christy Kirkpatrick. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee’s Patrick Williams (6) celebrates the Eagles’ scoop-and-score that led to the RGNS 35-24 over nationally ranked Baylor in Chattanooga on Aug. 18. The Eagles are at home on Aug. 25.

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Eagles hold Red Raiders at ‘bay’ in opener

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles proved on the football field on Aug. 18 they are a power in Georgia and on a national landscape with a 28-point second-half outburst to claim a 35-24 win on the road at Baylor.

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A Wright choice for Hall of Fame

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Former Rabun County High School athlete Bethany Wright was so prolific in her career at RCHS, lettering in four sports, winning an individual state championship along the way. Wright will be inducted into the Rabun County Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony prior to the Friday, Sept.
Submitted photo. Quarterback Jack Short (right) with teammate Bill Hunnicutt (left) and coach Frank Snyder.

Submitted photo. Quarterback Jack Short (right) with teammate Bill Hunnicutt (left) and coach Frank Snyder.

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Rabun County inductee definitely not Short on accolades

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Before there was the passing prowess on display at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium from the likes of Gunner Stockton, Bailey Fisher and Keegan Stover, there was Jack Short filling the air with footballs on Friday nights on the old football field under the shadows of Black Rock Mountain in downtown...
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Savannah Sanchez bunts her Lady Cats teammates to the next bases.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Savannah Sanchez bunts her Lady Cats teammates to the next bases.

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Lady Cats claim victory on their new home turf

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Getting their opportunity to play the first-ever game on the new artificial turf on their home field, the Rabun County Lady Cats softball defeated visiting Towns County Monday afternoon 10-7.