Rabun County Girls Basketball

Submitted Photo. Former Rabun County High School teacher and coach Janice Wayne (center) poses with the Rabun County softball team after throwing the first pitch at a game during the 2025 season. Wayne, the first-ever softball coach at RCHS who also assisted athletics in a plethora of ways, passed away on June 24 at the age of 72.

Submitted Photo. Former Rabun County High School teacher and coach Janice Wayne (center) poses with the Rabun County softball team after throwing the first pitch at a game during the 2025 season. Wayne, the first-ever softball coach at RCHS who also assisted athletics in a plethora of ways, passed away on June 24 at the age of 72.

Long-time Rabun coach, teacher Wayne passes

Wesley Branch
Thursday, July 2, 2026
A fixture in Rabun County for decades and beloved by the community, Janice Wayne passed away on Wednesday, June 24, at the age of 72. Wayne – who many will remember as “Coach Wayne” – moved to Rabun County in 1976 and spent 38 years as a teacher and coach in the Rabun County School District.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Lady Cat players, coaches and campers wrap up day one of Lady Cats basketball camp on May 11 at the Rabun County Recreation Department. Over 100 campers were in attendance during the week.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Lady Cat players, coaches and campers wrap up day one of Lady Cats basketball camp on May 11 at the Rabun County Recreation Department. Over 100 campers were in attendance during the week.

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Rabun County girls basketball hosts Lady Cats basketball camp

Wesley Branch
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Rabun County girls basketball program hosted its annual Lady Cats basketball camp this week at the Rabun County Recreation Department for girls aged pre-K through seventh grade. Over 100 potential future LadyCats were in attendance during the three-day camp.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. David Adcock was named Coach of the Year.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. David Adcock was named Coach of the Year.

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RCHS hoops earn All-State honors

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026
With basketball season officially over, the honors have rolled in for the Rabun County boys and girls basketball teams.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Maci Dixon consoles Rabun County senior Loren Mazarky after the Lady Cats’ 46-44 loss to Thomasville in the Elite Eight on March 3 at Thomasville High School. Mazarky is one of five senior players for the Lady Cats.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Maci Dixon consoles Rabun County senior Loren Mazarky after the Lady Cats’ 46-44 loss to Thomasville in the Elite Eight on March 3 at Thomasville High School. Mazarky is one of five senior players for the Lady Cats.

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Lady Cats fall in Elite 8 to Thomasville, 46-44

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 5, 2026
THOMASVILLE – The No. 7-seeded Rabun County girls basketball team had its season come to an end on Tuesday night on the road in the Elite Eight at the hands of No. 2 Thomasville, 46-44.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County girls basketball team chases after head coach DeeDee Dillard with water bottles after Dillard sprinted out of the locker room back onto the court, following Rabun County’s 56-43 win over Model at home in the Sweet 16 on Feb. 27 to advance to the Elite Eight against Thomasville.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County girls basketball team chases after head coach DeeDee Dillard with water bottles after Dillard sprinted out of the locker room back onto the court, following Rabun County’s 56-43 win over Model at home in the Sweet 16 on Feb. 27 to advance to the Elite Eight against Thomasville.

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Rabun girls hoops defeats Model to advance to Elite Eight

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 5, 2026
TIGER – The Rabun County girls basketball team kept its postseason run alive last Friday, Feb. 27, with a 56-43 win over visiting Model, advancing the Lady Cats to the Elite Eight for the second straight year.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Madison Houck drives to the basket in Rabun County’s 63-42 first round playoff win over Armuchee on Feb. 24. Houck finished the win with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Madison Houck drives to the basket in Rabun County’s 63-42 first round playoff win over Armuchee on Feb. 24. Houck finished the win with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

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Lady Cats ‘Sweet’ roll past Armuchee

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 26, 2026
TIGER – The No. 7-seeded Rabun County girls basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 on Tuesday night in dominant fashion, defeating visiting No. 26 Armuchee, 63-42. In the Feb. 24 victory, the Lady Cats got off to a fast start, overwhelming the Indians on both ends of the floor and on the glass.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County freshman Millie Southards surveys the court in Rabun County’s 50-38 loss to Athens Academy in the region title game on Feb. 20 at Piedmont University. Southards and the Lady Cats are the No. 7 seed in the state playoffs, which started on Tuesday. RCHS would defeat Armuchee 63-42 in the playoffs opening round.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County freshman Millie Southards surveys the court in Rabun County’s 50-38 loss to Athens Academy in the region title game on Feb. 20 at Piedmont University. Southards and the Lady Cats are the No. 7 seed in the state playoffs, which started on Tuesday. RCHS would defeat Armuchee 63-42 in the playoffs opening round.

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Lady Cats fall in region title game

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 26, 2026
DEMOREST – The Rabun County girls basketball team fell in the region championship game to No. 2 seed Athens Academy, 50-38 on Feb. 20 at Piedmont University. The loss dropped the Lady Cats to 22-5 on the season and was their first loss to the Spartans after sweeping the regular season series.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County bench erupts after a made 3-pointer in the Lady Cats’ 68-26 win over Commerce on Feb. 12. The Lady Cats are the No. 1 seed in this week’s region tourney, being played at Piedmont University.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County bench erupts after a made 3-pointer in the Lady Cats’ 68-26 win over Commerce on Feb. 12. The Lady Cats are the No. 1 seed in this week’s region tourney, being played at Piedmont University.

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Lady Cats roll past Commerce, Oglethorpe County

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 19, 2026
TIGER – The No. 5-ranked Rabun County girls basketball team added to its winning streak last week, completing the regular season with three straight victories to push its winning streak to seven in a row right before postseason play.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County girls basketball bench celebrates a basket in Rabun County’s 66-46 win over Providence Christian Academy on Feb. 4. The Lady Cats are 19-4 with two games remaining in the regular season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County girls basketball bench celebrates a basket in Rabun County’s 66-46 win over Providence Christian Academy on Feb. 4. The Lady Cats are 19-4 with two games remaining in the regular season.

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Rabun basketball stays hot with home victories over Banks

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The state-ranked Rabun County girls and boys basketball teams continued their winning streaks on Tuesday night with victories over region-rival Banks County. The Lady Cats held off a comeback attempt by Banks in the fourth quarter after leading for the majority of the game to win 52-46.  The No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock drives to the basket in Rabun County’s 71-48 win against Elbert County on Jan. 20. Blalock posted a triple-double in the win. Navy-commit Blalock finished the night with 10 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and three steals.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock drives to the basket in Rabun County’s 71-48 win against Elbert County on Jan. 20. Blalock posted a triple-double in the win. Navy-commit Blalock finished the night with 10 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and three steals.

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RCHS hoops splits home stand

Wesley Branch
Thursday, January 22, 2026
TIGER – The Rabun County boys and girls basketball teams were back at home on Tuesday night, Jan. 20, as the hometown squads split against region opponent Elbert County. The Lady Wildcats fell to the Blue Devils, 54-49, sliding to 14-4 on the season.