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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS head coach Michael Davis watches his Wildcats during Midnight Madness practice on July 31. The Wildcats scrimmage Bowdon Friday.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS head coach Michael Davis watches his Wildcats during Midnight Madness practice on July 31. The Wildcats scrimmage Bowdon Friday.

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RCHS scrimmages defending state champ at Bowdon Friday

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The Rabun County Wildcats played one of the toughest schedules in the state last season. Each week the football team from Tiger faced off against ranked teams in various classifications. That 2022 schedule even pitted the Wildcats against Bowdon in a preseason scrimmage.
Submitted photos. The tournament team of Ron Barteski, Luke Fogarty, Dan Magliota and Chris Pence are ready to tee off at the next hole at the Sky Valley Country Club. Left: Ken Walton, Vickie Heher and Patrick Heher watch as Roberta Walton lines up her putt during the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Annual Golf Tournament. Ken Walton is the current SWMCF president.

Submitted photos. The tournament team of Ron Barteski, Luke Fogarty, Dan Magliota and Chris Pence are ready to tee off at the next hole at the Sky Valley Country Club. Left: Ken Walton, Vickie Heher and Patrick Heher watch as Roberta Walton lines up her putt during the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Annual Golf Tournament. Ken Walton is the current SWMCF president.

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Golf tourney a driving force in fund-raising efforts for Sid Weber

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Annual Golf Tournament had good weather on Aug. 2 at the Sky Valley Country Club for its annual event. The annual golf tournament is a day-long event as team play 18 holes.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore starting quarterback Ty Truelove slips through the Wildcat defense for a gainer on the ground as RCHS head coach Michael Davis (left) watches in the background.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore starting quarterback Ty Truelove slips through the Wildcat defense for a gainer on the ground as RCHS head coach Michael Davis (left) watches in the background.

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Wildcat Nation ‘mad’ about its football

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 3, 2023
When the opportunity to practice presents itself, the Rabun County Wildcats are ready to practice.

North Georgia Highland Games return to Clayton in September

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Traditional Scottish games come back to Clayton Saturday, Sept. 30, for the North Georgia Highland Games. Games include Caber Toss; Hammer Throw; Weight for Distance; Stone Toss; Weight Over Bar and Sheaf Toss. The all-day event takes place at the Rabun County Civic Center Pavilions, 201 W.

Annual golf tournament ready to tee it up Wednesday, Aug. 2

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund annual golf tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Sky Valley Country Club, 568 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley. The Sid Weber Cancer Fund pays up to $2,500 in non-medical expenses for Rabun County residents who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Hayden Smith finishes strong during the running of one of the cross country team’s 200-meter dashes.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Hayden Smith finishes strong during the running of one of the cross country team’s 200-meter dashes.

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Running for the Goal

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Fall sports teams are preparing for another big Rabun County High School season as the RCHS fields are receiving new artificial turf. Also with the student-athletes, RCHS Wildcat Marching Band members are readying for their football halftime performances and the season’s festivals. LEFT: G.B.