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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County will host Dodge County in the first round of the state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium. Here junior defensive lineman Ryan Yearwood (54) celebrates after the Wildcats make a stop against Athens Academy at home on Oct. 24.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County will host Dodge County in the first round of the state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium. Here junior defensive lineman Ryan Yearwood (54) celebrates after the Wildcats make a stop against Athens Academy at home on Oct. 24.

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Wildcats preparing for playoff battle vs. visiting Dodge County Indians

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
For the first time since 2022, the Rabun County football team will host a home Georgia High School Association playoff game. On Friday, Nov. 14, the Wildcats will host the Dodge County Indians from Eastman in South Georgia. The game will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. from Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary looks downfield for a receiver while escaping a Christ School defender in the Eagles’ 64-7 win over the Greenies on Nov. 6. Clary threw for two touchdowns in the game.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary looks downfield for a receiver while escaping a Christ School defender in the Eagles’ 64-7 win over the Greenies on Nov. 6. Clary threw for two touchdowns in the game.

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RGNS taking ‘beast mentality’ into Charlotte Christian semifinal

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
After its blowout win over Christ School in the first round of the NCISAA playoffs, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football wants to do what beasts do in its semifinal game. Hunt, defend its territory, intimidate and have the mentality of the king of the jungle.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap running back Royce Djouguem celebrates in the end zone after fighting off a Christ School defender for an 8-yard touchdown run in the Eagles’ 64-7 Nov. 6 win. Djouguem ran for 44 yards and the pictured touchdown in the game. RGNS will host Charlotte Christian in the semifinals on Friday night.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap running back Royce Djouguem celebrates in the end zone after fighting off a Christ School defender for an 8-yard touchdown run in the Eagles’ 64-7 Nov. 6 win. Djouguem ran for 44 yards and the pictured touchdown in the game. RGNS will host Charlotte Christian in the semifinals on Friday night.

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Rabun Gap dominants Christ School

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
RABUN GAP – Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football advanced to the NCISAA semifinals with a dominant 64-7 win over rival Christ School on Nov. 6. The Eagles, who are pursuing their second consecutive state championship, will host Charlotte Christian on Friday, Nov. 14.
Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton throws downfield in Georgia’s 41-21 win over Mississippi State on Nov. 8. UGA will host No. 10 Texas in another SEC showdown Saturday.

Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton throws downfield in Georgia’s 41-21 win over Mississippi State on Nov. 8. UGA will host No. 10 Texas in another SEC showdown Saturday.

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Georgia, Stockton rolls to commanding win over Miss. State

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Led by 303 total rushing yards and yet another outstanding performance from quarterback Gunner Stockton, No. 5 Georgia won its sixth consecutive game over Mississippi State, 41-21.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap head basketball coach Devin Liferidge gives a thumbs up following Rabun Gap’s season-opening win over Lanier Christian on Nov. 8 at Banks County High School. The Eagles defeated the Lighting 88-73, securing Liferidge’s first win at RGNS.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap head basketball coach Devin Liferidge gives a thumbs up following Rabun Gap’s season-opening win over Lanier Christian on Nov. 8 at Banks County High School. The Eagles defeated the Lighting 88-73, securing Liferidge’s first win at RGNS.

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Liferidge earns first RGNS win in season opener

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
HOMER – New Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys basketball head coach Devin Liferidge secured his first victory in the season opener as the head of the Eagles’ program on Nov. 8 in a 88-73 win over  Lanier Christian Academy. It was a dominant victory for the Eagles, who led for nearly the entire game.

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Rabun’s newly proposed 2026-2028 region revealed

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced the proposed region for Rabun County and the state’s other schools’ regions for the 2026-2028 reclassification cycle on the evening of Monday, Nov. 10. Rabun County will lose a rival opponent and gain a private school with a winning resume.
Submitted. The Lady Cats pose for a team photo with head coach April Adcock before the Nov. 8 race.

Submitted. The Lady Cats pose for a team photo with head coach April Adcock before the Nov. 8 race.

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Lady Cat freshman 10th at state

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Led by a strong top-10 performance by freshman Kinley Jones, the Rabun County Lady Cats finished 14th at the state cross country meet in Carrollton on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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TFS Bass Fishing team wins tourney

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Tallulah Falls Bass Fishing team of DJ Broome and Shepard Crumley traveled to Lake Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 8, and the Indians brought home the victory. This was the team’s first time ever seeing Lake Jackson. With no practice, TFS did its job researching the lake.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Colter Cannon celebrates a fumble recovery in the Wildcats’ 31-23 win over the Blue Devils at Elbert County. Cannon also had an interception in the game. RCHS concluded its regular season at 8-2 and now will host Dodge County on Nov. 14 in the first round of the state playoffs.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Colter Cannon celebrates a fumble recovery in the Wildcats’ 31-23 win over the Blue Devils at Elbert County. Cannon also had an interception in the game. RCHS concluded its regular season at 8-2 and now will host Dodge County on Nov. 14 in the first round of the state playoffs.

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Wildcats 8-2 with dramatic win over Blue Devils

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 6, 2025
ELBERTON – In its regular season finale, the Rabun County football team completed a comeback victory over region foe Elbert County, 31-23, on Halloween to set up a Nov. 14 first-round home playoff game for the Wildcats.