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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS junior Kornelia Ignerska hits a layup in the second half against Legion Collegiate Academy on Saturday, Feb. 11. Ignerska ended with eight points as the Lady Eagles won 61-47 in the final game of the season.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS junior Kornelia Ignerska hits a layup in the second half against Legion Collegiate Academy on Saturday, Feb. 11. Ignerska ended with eight points as the Lady Eagles won 61-47 in the final game of the season.

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Rabun Gap basketball heads into playoffs

Luke Morey
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee basketball teams have concluded the regular season with victories over Legion Collegiate Academy on Saturday, Feb. 11. As RGNS heads into the playoffs, the Lady Eagles are the No. 3 seed, while the Eagles are the No. 4 seed.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Miles Watts reacts after defeating Brayden Phillips in the first place match at the area tournament at Commerce on Saturday, Feb. 4. Watts scored the winning points over Phillips with 15 seconds remaining in the final period.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Miles Watts reacts after defeating Brayden Phillips in the first place match at the area tournament at Commerce on Saturday, Feb. 4. Watts scored the winning points over Phillips with 15 seconds remaining in the final period.

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Seven Wildcat wrestlers head to sectionals

Luke Morey
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Seven Rabun County High School wrestlers qualified for the sectionals after finishing in the top four in the GHSA Class 1A Area 8 tournament at Commerce High School on Saturday, Feb. 4. The Wildcats will return to Commerce on Saturday, Feb. 11, for the sectionals which includes areas 3, 4, 6 and 8.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS junior Ellie Southards releases a three-point shot Tuesday evening on the road at Elbert County over Lady Blue Devils defender Brenasia Faust. The Lady Cats fell 52-41 in the region showdown.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS junior Ellie Southards releases a three-point shot Tuesday evening on the road at Elbert County over Lady Blue Devils defender Brenasia Faust. The Lady Cats fell 52-41 in the region showdown.

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Elbert bedevils Lady Cats

Luke Morey
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Rabun County basketball teams have one more game remaining in the regular season after their bouts with Elbert County on Tuesday, Feb. 7, as the RCHS girls dropped their contest to the fellow state power and the boys dispensed of the Blue Devils.
TFS Athletics. TFS sophomore Madison Dampier now is the state title holder in the 100 butterfly.

TFS Athletics. TFS sophomore Madison Dampier now is the state title holder in the 100 butterfly.

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Dampier makes TFS history as swimming state champion

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Tallulah Falls’ Madison Dampier almost missed her race Saturday at the state championships. But she was ready when it was time to jump in, and she powered her way to a state championship in the 100 butterfly in 56.60 seconds.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS junior Monna Julkunen puts up a shot against Asheville Christian Academy on Thursday, Feb. 2. Julkunen ended with 12 points as the Lady Eagles won 55-33.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS junior Monna Julkunen puts up a shot against Asheville Christian Academy on Thursday, Feb. 2. Julkunen ended with 12 points as the Lady Eagles won 55-33.

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Earnhardt wins 400th career victory as Lady Eagles win 10 of 12 games

Luke Morey
Thursday, February 9, 2023
With a victory against Asheville School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Rabun Gap’s girls basketball head coach Dale Earnhardt picked up his 400th career win.

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Eagles head into final game of regular season

Luke Morey
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee boys basketball team saw their eight-game winning streak halted with a 65-49 loss to Christ School on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The story of the game can be summed up with one stat: Rabun Gap took five free throws while Christ School had 26 attempts from the charity stripe.
RGNS Athletics. Rabun Gap’s Ty Wilson was drafted to the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League on Jan. 22. Wilson, a sophomore, will be joined by fellow Rabun Gap student Jack Moores on the St. Catharines Athletics.

RGNS Athletics. Rabun Gap’s Ty Wilson was drafted to the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League on Jan. 22. Wilson, a sophomore, will be joined by fellow Rabun Gap student Jack Moores on the St. Catharines Athletics.

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Rabun Gap’s Wilson drafted in Ontario lacrosse league

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The future is bright for the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys lacrosse program. Eagles newcomer Ty Wilson of the Class of 2024, has been drafted into the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League (OJLL). Wilson was drafted fourth overall by the St.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On Sunday, Feb. 5, Rabun County High School honored the 2022 football team after their 12-1 season. RCHS head coach Michael Davis (pictured speaking) addressed the 19 seniors after their final season as Wildcats. The seniors went 47-6 overall with a 16-0 region record. Pictured with the 19 seniors is senior student manager Molly Jo Wright (center).

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On Sunday, Feb. 5, Rabun County High School honored the 2022 football team after their 12-1 season. RCHS head coach Michael Davis (pictured speaking) addressed the 19 seniors after their final season as Wildcats. The seniors went 47-6 overall with a 16-0 region record. Pictured with the 19 seniors is senior student manager Molly Jo Wright (center).

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RCHS honors 2022 football team, seniors

Luke Morey
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Rabun County High School football coaches honored the 2022-23 football Wildcats with an awards banquet held in the Fine Arts Building on the high school campus on Sunday, Feb. Darrin Giles, on behalf of the booster club, started off the ceremony.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Joined by their football teammates, Rabun County seniors Keegan Stover (seated left) and Nicholas Baloga signed to play at the college level on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Stover and Baloga both led Rabun County to a 12-1 record in the senior season.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Joined by their football teammates, Rabun County seniors Keegan Stover (seated left) and Nicholas Baloga signed to play at the college level on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Stover and Baloga both led Rabun County to a 12-1 record in the senior season.

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Baloga, Stover sign to play football at next level

Luke Morey
Thursday, February 2, 2023
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Rabun County High School saw two more football players sign their Letter of Intent to play at the next level.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Surrounded by parents Kim and Christian Lovell, Rabun County senior Mary Lovell signs her Letter of Intent on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Lovell, who has played softball and basketball at RCHS, will attend Brenau University for softball. In her senior softball season, Lovell hit .451 with five home runs for the Lady Cats.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Surrounded by parents Kim and Christian Lovell, Rabun County senior Mary Lovell signs her Letter of Intent on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Lovell, who has played softball and basketball at RCHS, will attend Brenau University for softball. In her senior softball season, Lovell hit .451 with five home runs for the Lady Cats.

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Lovell inks collegiate letter for Brenau softball

Luke Morey
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Some student-athletes knew from kindergarten that they have the talent to play at a collegiate level. For others, like Rabun County senior Mary Lovell, that talent is recognized by teachers. Lovell, who played softball and basketball for the Lady Cats, signed her Letter of Intent on Tuesday, Jan.