Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. In a meet earlier in the season, Hayden Deslich hands off the baton to Rabun County High School 4X400-meter relay teammate Paul Picciotti. The team of Deslich, Picciotti, Hayden Smith and Willie Goodwyn raced to a 3:34.10 in the state Class 1A Division I sectional to set a season record as the Wildcats placed third.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Along with taking first in the 400 meters, Tallulah Falls junior Julianne Shirley also advanced to the state championship in the high jump, 200 meters, and 4X400-meter relay.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. From left, Ruth Arbitter Ebbs, Kathleen Arbitter, RGNS Head of School Jeff Miles, Jennifer Arbitter and Stephen Arbitter. During the re-dedication of Donald Arbitter tennis courts, the Arbitter family was honored with a Rabun Gap plaque in memory of Don Arbitter.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Lady Eagle junior Georgia Mattis celebrates her goal against Asheville School on Friday, April 28.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Freshman Jaeda-Lee Daniel-Joseph returns a shot against Bleckley County on Monday, May 1. Daniel-Joseph won 6-2, 6-3, but the Lady Indians fell 3-1 to Bleckley in the Elite Eight of the GHSA playoffs.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Seniors Delaney Webb (left) and Kiley Turner both earned a spot at the state sectionals meet in the 100-meter hurdles during the region tournament at Elbert County on April 25-28. Turner captured first place as region champion, with Webb finishing in third place.

Courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Julianne Shirley won a region title as she finished first in the 400-meter dash.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore catcher Jeffrey Diaz (21) celebrates crossing the plate after hitting a grand slam that scored senior Armani Guzman (5), sophomore Denajh Williams (17) and senior Keesean Campbell (1). Diaz is leading the team with six home runs on the season.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County track and field team honored their seniors in the last home meet of the season on Wednesday, April 19. The seniors include, from left, Molly Jo Wright, Delaney Webb, Kiley Turner, Mike Swager, Britt McKissack, Jayton Henry, Jet Galbreath, Sam Flaherty, Trea Blalock and Caroline Bahin. The track and field team now travels to Elberton for regionals on Wednesday, April 26, and Friday, April 28.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls No. 2 doubles team Cassidy Hayes (left) and Landy Carnes celebrate a point against Galloway to advance to the Elite Eight.