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TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School boys tennis team members are (above) Reilly Cox, Christian David, Jackson Davis, Dylan Johnson, Caleb Kelly, Cowen Perry, Elijah Pinney, Zeek Pruitt, Glad Puscasu, Miguel Smith.

TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School boys tennis team members are (above) Reilly Cox, Christian David, Jackson Davis, Dylan Johnson, Caleb Kelly, Cowen Perry, Elijah Pinney, Zeek Pruitt, Glad Puscasu, Miguel Smith.

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Tallulah Falls tennis holding court in 2026

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
For the fourth time this school year, Tallulah Falls has a coach who reached a milestone win, as Anthony Cox reached No. 100 on March 13 at Stratford Academy. It was yet another dominant victory, as the Lady Indians won 5-0.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Wildcat golf team on the right track to begin the season. This year RCHS also has a girls golf team after Bella Hulsey competed as an individual at state last season. From left, Coach Wes Holcombe, Reed Lafevers, Graham Anderson, Jason Juarez, Hunter Griggs, Bradley Lewis, Isabella Hulsey, Ethan Holton, Connor Crane, Landan Bedingfield, Lane Henson, Hayden Cannon and Roberto Diaz.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Wildcat golf team on the right track to begin the season. This year RCHS also has a girls golf team after Bella Hulsey competed as an individual at state last season. From left, Coach Wes Holcombe, Reed Lafevers, Graham Anderson, Jason Juarez, Hunter Griggs, Bradley Lewis, Isabella Hulsey, Ethan Holton, Connor Crane, Landan Bedingfield, Lane Henson, Hayden Cannon and Roberto Diaz.

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Wildcat golf eyes fourth straight state tourney appearance

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rabun County’s boys golf team made the state championship tournament for the third consecutive season last year, while Wildcat girls golfer Bella Hulsey qualified as an individual.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Lady Cat soccer team looks to continue to play hard and notch more wins. Back row: Head Coach Brad Holcombe, Holly Crowe, Kenlee Hedge, Barbara Vargas, Isabella Merrail and Coach Deanna Clark. Middle Row: Zara Aponte, Iris Ortiz-Gavidia, Denise Zaldivar, Ellie Hernandez, Hayden Bass, Addison Stout and Abbey Courtney. First Row: Abril Figueroa, Evelyn Rios, Maria Ramos, Leslie Avila, Braylee Reed and Karleigh Nixion.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Lady Cat soccer team looks to continue to play hard and notch more wins. Back row: Head Coach Brad Holcombe, Holly Crowe, Kenlee Hedge, Barbara Vargas, Isabella Merrail and Coach Deanna Clark. Middle Row: Zara Aponte, Iris Ortiz-Gavidia, Denise Zaldivar, Ellie Hernandez, Hayden Bass, Addison Stout and Abbey Courtney. First Row: Abril Figueroa, Evelyn Rios, Maria Ramos, Leslie Avila, Braylee Reed and Karleigh Nixion.

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Lady Cats soccer looking to get back on track with full roster

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Amidst a slow start to the 2026 season, the Rabun County girls soccer team is looking to turn things around and get on the right page as region play begins. On March 6, Rabun County earned its first victory of the season, dominating Elbert County, 9-1.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County boys soccer team seeks to remain disciplined and grow as a unit as the season progresses. front Row: Silas Stockton, Johnny Bohorquez, Frank Lopez and Levi Stockton. SECOND ROW: Allen Miguel, Jeimir Mendoza, Yair Avila, Head Coach Cameron Heyen, Jaime Cuevas and Miguel Nolasco Suarez. THIRD ROW: Marlin Miguel, Eviel Ramos, Alan Lozada, Jovani Merino and Cristian Avila. FOURTH ROW: Carlos Lopez-Justus, Chris Merino, Bryan Avila and Kevin Mandujano. FI

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County boys soccer team seeks to remain disciplined and grow as a unit as the season progresses. front Row: Silas Stockton, Johnny Bohorquez, Frank Lopez and Levi Stockton. SECOND ROW: Allen Miguel, Jeimir Mendoza, Yair Avila, Head Coach Cameron Heyen, Jaime Cuevas and Miguel Nolasco Suarez. THIRD ROW: Marlin Miguel, Eviel Ramos, Alan Lozada, Jovani Merino and Cristian Avila. FOURTH ROW: Carlos Lopez-Justus, Chris Merino, Bryan Avila and Kevin Mandujano. FI

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RCHS boys soccer returns with fresh faces following Elite Eight

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
After a run to the Elite Eight a season ago, the Rabun County boys soccer team is back on the pitch, but this season is led by several fresh faces, compiling a young roster. One of those fresh faces – on the sidelines rather than the field – is first-year head coach Cameron Heyen.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County varsity baseball team looks to return to its winning ways in the latter part of the 2026 schedule. Back Row: Assistant Coach Grayson Carver, Wyatt Preston, Ty Truelove, Gabe Porter, Mack Williams and Head Coach Wesley Satterfield. Middle row: Hunter Giles, Christian Thomas, Lleyton Phillips, Caysen Harvey and Zane Burrell. First row: Lake Evans, Baylor Potts, Keaton Hunter, Reid Giles, Eli Green and Ryan Yearwood.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County varsity baseball team looks to return to its winning ways in the latter part of the 2026 schedule. Back Row: Assistant Coach Grayson Carver, Wyatt Preston, Ty Truelove, Gabe Porter, Mack Williams and Head Coach Wesley Satterfield. Middle row: Hunter Giles, Christian Thomas, Lleyton Phillips, Caysen Harvey and Zane Burrell. First row: Lake Evans, Baylor Potts, Keaton Hunter, Reid Giles, Eli Green and Ryan Yearwood.

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Diamond Cats returns following 20-win 2025 season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Wildcat baseball returns following 20-win season a year ago After winning the most games in a single season a year ago since 2014-2015, Rabun County baseball has brought back several starters for the 2026 campaign, which began on Feb. 14.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Lady Cat track and field team seek to get healthier for the upcoming meets. Back Row: Assistant Coach Anthony Lampros, Assistant Coach Mark Bagwell, Assistant Coach Kelley Bagwell, Samuel Cochran, Andrew Causin, Skylar Gunn, Fen Hilson, Assistant Coach Erica Hughes, Head Coach Gary Hughes and Assistant Coach Mike Van Winkle. Third Row: Johan Luna, Caden Watts, Everett Goodrow, Crayton Smith, Ashden Denning, Joseph Gonzalez, JP Lopez and Brady Mazarky

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Lady Cat track and field team seek to get healthier for the upcoming meets. Back Row: Assistant Coach Anthony Lampros, Assistant Coach Mark Bagwell, Assistant Coach Kelley Bagwell, Samuel Cochran, Andrew Causin, Skylar Gunn, Fen Hilson, Assistant Coach Erica Hughes, Head Coach Gary Hughes and Assistant Coach Mike Van Winkle. Third Row: Johan Luna, Caden Watts, Everett Goodrow, Crayton Smith, Ashden Denning, Joseph Gonzalez, JP Lopez and Brady Mazarky

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RCHS track and field is about getting better each day

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The meets during the regular season are buildups to the all-important region, sectionals and state. At this point early into your meets, where do you see your strengths to be on the boys and girls sides?
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Wildcat tennis team has kept its winning ways in 2026. Back Row: Head Coach Bryan Getty, Noel Vasquez, Braylon Kelly, Assistant Coach Jenn Ramey and Assistant Coach Lara Quinn. Middle Row: Lleyton Phillips, Ashden Denning, Jack Getty, Travis Keener, Brady Darnell and Andrew Conner. Front Row: Rhett Walker, Gunner McCracken, Walker Dixon, Maxwel Cox and Kobe Smith.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Wildcat tennis team has kept its winning ways in 2026. Back Row: Head Coach Bryan Getty, Noel Vasquez, Braylon Kelly, Assistant Coach Jenn Ramey and Assistant Coach Lara Quinn. Middle Row: Lleyton Phillips, Ashden Denning, Jack Getty, Travis Keener, Brady Darnell and Andrew Conner. Front Row: Rhett Walker, Gunner McCracken, Walker Dixon, Maxwel Cox and Kobe Smith.

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Wildcat tennis teams off to hot start in new season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Wildcat tennis teams off to hot start in new season The Rabun County boys and girls tennis teams are off to a firing start in the 2026 campaign, following an Elite Eight appearance a season ago for both squads. That Elite Eight run for the Wildcat boys was its first in program history.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County head coach David Adcock implores his team from the sideline in the Wildcats’ 70-59 win over Fitzgerald in the Final Four March 7. The Wildcats now face Southwest March 13 for the state title.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County head coach David Adcock implores his team from the sideline in the Wildcats’ 70-59 win over Fitzgerald in the Final Four March 7. The Wildcats now face Southwest March 13 for the state title.

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RCHS boys hoops set for state title clash

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 12, 2026
History awaits the Rabun County boys basketball team at the Macon Coliseum on March 13. The Wildcats, who have already set a school record 29 wins this season, will play in the state championship for the first time in program history, at 3 p.m. Standing in the way of that history is No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County crowd celebrates after a made 3-pointer by Wildcat freshman Trace Adcock late in the fourth quarter of their 70-59 win over Fitzgerald in the Final Four on March 7 at Fort Valley State University. Adcock ranks No. 21 in the country in made 3-pointers this season according to MaxPreps.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County crowd celebrates after a made 3-pointer by Wildcat freshman Trace Adcock late in the fourth quarter of their 70-59 win over Fitzgerald in the Final Four on March 7 at Fort Valley State University. Adcock ranks No. 21 in the country in made 3-pointers this season according to MaxPreps.

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Cats overcome Purple Hurricane

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 12, 2026
FORT VALLEY – The Rabun County boys basketball team has advanced to the state championship game for the first time in program history as a result of its 70-59 win over Fitzgerald on March 7 at Fort Valley State University. Rabun County will face Southwest-Macon on Friday, March 13, at 3 p.m.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County head coach David Adcock celebrates as the clock winds down in Rabun County’s 70-59 Final Four victory over Fitzgerald at Fort Valley State University on March 7. The Wildcats are headed to the state championship for the first time in program history.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County head coach David Adcock celebrates as the clock winds down in Rabun County’s 70-59 Final Four victory over Fitzgerald at Fort Valley State University on March 7. The Wildcats are headed to the state championship for the first time in program history.

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Team, coaches represent community ‘with class throughout entire season’

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The support for the Rabun County boys basketball program is evident throughout the community and within the school system as the RCHS Wildcats tangle with the Patriots of Southwest-Macon for the Class A Division I state title on Friday in the Macon Coliseum.