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Submitted photo. The Rabun County golf team advanced to the State tournament thanks to a play-off round at the area tournament on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left, junior Blake Weber, sophomore Gauge Sudderth, junior Marcus Remilliard, junior Noah Thurmond, junior Charlie Cuttino, freshman Owen Thompson, junior Jack Hood, and RCHS golf head coach Wes Holcombe.

Submitted photo. The Rabun County golf team advanced to the State tournament thanks to a play-off round at the area tournament on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left, junior Blake Weber, sophomore Gauge Sudderth, junior Marcus Remilliard, junior Noah Thurmond, junior Charlie Cuttino, freshman Owen Thompson, junior Jack Hood, and RCHS golf head coach Wes Holcombe.

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Wildcat golf advances to state

Luke Morey
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Freshman Owen Thompson shot a 79 as he helped the Rabun County Wildcats golf team advance to the state championships on Monday, April 24.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior Natalie Watson (left) returns a hit against Mt. Pisgah with teammate and fellow senior Allana Jones looking on. Watson and Jones, the No. 1 doubles duo, won against Mt. Pisgah but the Rabun County team fell 3-1 to bow out of the GHSA State playoffs in the Sweet Sixteen.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS senior Natalie Watson (left) returns a hit against Mt. Pisgah with teammate and fellow senior Allana Jones looking on. Watson and Jones, the No. 1 doubles duo, won against Mt. Pisgah but the Rabun County team fell 3-1 to bow out of the GHSA State playoffs in the Sweet Sixteen.

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Rabun County tennis falls in Sweet Sixteen

Luke Morey
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Rabun County tennis teams saw their seasons come to a close in the Sweet Sixteen on Monday, April 24. The boys fell against Galloway 3-0, while the girls lost to Mt. Pisgah 3-1.   BOYS The boys finished their season 9-8 overall, going 4-1 in the region.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On Monday, April 24, RCHS senior Abbye Carver signed her collegiate letter to play beach volleyball at Emmanuel College. Pictured from left, father Jim Carver, mother Tori Carver, Abbye, sister Miranda Hunnicutt and brother Grayson Carver.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On Monday, April 24, RCHS senior Abbye Carver signed her collegiate letter to play beach volleyball at Emmanuel College. Pictured from left, father Jim Carver, mother Tori Carver, Abbye, sister Miranda Hunnicutt and brother Grayson Carver.

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RCHS’ Carver signs to play beach volleyball at Emmanuel

Luke Morey
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Rabun County High School senior Abbye Carver signed her intent to play beach volleyball at Emmanuel College on Monday, April 24. Carver is only the fourth Rabun County athlete to play volleyball at the college level, as well as the first to play beach volleyball.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On April 12, the Tallulah Falls boys and girls tennis teams both secured region titles with victories over Rabun County. The girls won 3-0 thanks to three victories by their singles players, while the boys went into a tiebreak set in No. 1 doubles to secure the 3-1 victory. The TFS tennis teams are now No. 1 seeds entering the GHSA state playoffs, with the girls taking on Armuchee and the boys hosting Pepperell.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On April 12, the Tallulah Falls boys and girls tennis teams both secured region titles with victories over Rabun County. The girls won 3-0 thanks to three victories by their singles players, while the boys went into a tiebreak set in No. 1 doubles to secure the 3-1 victory. The TFS tennis teams are now No. 1 seeds entering the GHSA state playoffs, with the girls taking on Armuchee and the boys hosting Pepperell.

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Tallulah Falls tennis secures region titles

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The TFS tennis teams continued the record history, remaining undefeated while cruising to Tuesday, April 11, wins at Rabun County in the Region 8-A DI tournament semifinals. The Lady Indians took a 4-0 win over Commerce, while the Indians earned a 4-1 win over Athens Christian to advance.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Hayden Deslich passes the baton off to Paul Picciotti during the 4X400 on Wednesday, April 19. The relay team of Deslich, Picciotti, Hayden Smith and Willie Goodwyn finished the relay with a time of 3:34.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Hayden Deslich passes the baton off to Paul Picciotti during the 4X400 on Wednesday, April 19. The relay team of Deslich, Picciotti, Hayden Smith and Willie Goodwyn finished the relay with a time of 3:34.

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Rabun County T&F springs into final home meet of season

Luke Morey
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In the first meet after Spring Break, the Rabun County track and field teams got started with a meet with Chestatee, Lakeview Academy and Tallulah Falls on Wednesday, April 12. The boys team took first with 89 points, while the girls took second place with 86 points.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. TFS sophomore Landon Hall celebrates his goal against Darlington on Wednesday, April 12.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. TFS sophomore Landon Hall celebrates his goal against Darlington on Wednesday, April 12.

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Indians soccer heads into first Sweet Sixteen in program history

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Both Tallulah Falls soccer teams have made history with victories in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs, with the girls winning on Tuesday, April 11, and the boys winning on Wednesday, April 12.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With his teammates and classmates cheering in the background, RCHS freshman singles tennis player Brady Darnell raises his arms in victory for his three-set Tuesday win that propelled the Wildcats into the Sweet Sixteen.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With his teammates and classmates cheering in the background, RCHS freshman singles tennis player Brady Darnell raises his arms in victory for his three-set Tuesday win that propelled the Wildcats into the Sweet Sixteen.

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Rabun County tennis second in region, hosts first round of state playoffs

Luke Morey
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Tallulah Falls tennis teams won the region championship over Rabun County on Wednesday, April 12. Both the Indians and the Lady Indians are now 14-0 and guaranteed to host the first two rounds of the state tournament.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With freshman Ty Truelove looking on, Rabun County senior Nathan Thompson slides into home plate on Thursday, April 13 against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With freshman Ty Truelove looking on, Rabun County senior Nathan Thompson slides into home plate on Thursday, April 13 against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.

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Rabun County baseball on five-game winning streak

Luke Morey
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Rabun County baseball team has won five out of their last six games, thanks to a series sweep against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy last week. The Wildcats traveled to Winder and won 12-3 over BASA on Tuesday, April 11.