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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore tight end Cash Washburn points to the sky after catching a touchdown pass against visiting Legacy Sports Agency.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore tight end Cash Washburn points to the sky after catching a touchdown pass against visiting Legacy Sports Agency.

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Rabun Gap greets island visitors to mountains and lopsided win

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The fourth quarter of the football season has arrived for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee as the Eagles will begin the postseason with a home contest against the Christ School on Thursday, Nov. 6.
Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton takes a knee at the 1-yard line to clinch a 24-20 victory for the Bulldogs over their arch rival Florida Gators on Nov. 1. Georgia has beaten Florida five consecutive years, including this season.

Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton takes a knee at the 1-yard line to clinch a 24-20 victory for the Bulldogs over their arch rival Florida Gators on Nov. 1. Georgia has beaten Florida five consecutive years, including this season.

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UGA comes from once behind again, defeating Florida

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 6, 2025
As if the Georgia football team needed to cause more potential heart attacks for its fans, the Bulldogs pulled off yet another fourth-quarter comeback win on Saturday against Florida in Jacksonville, Fla.
Submitted Photo. The 12U Girls All-Star team is heading to the GRPA State Volleyball Tournament in Jackson County on Nov. 14 and 15. In the front row are players Yaritza Quintana, Emsley Youngblood, Emma Kate Thompson, Ella Bone and Makenna Coates. In the back row are coaches and players Coach Leah Zarate, Alice Zarate, Abbigail Garner, Adelyn Hollifield, Katelyn Pitts, Raechel Felder and Coach Chris Felder.

Submitted Photo. The 12U Girls All-Star team is heading to the GRPA State Volleyball Tournament in Jackson County on Nov. 14 and 15. In the front row are players Yaritza Quintana, Emsley Youngblood, Emma Kate Thompson, Ella Bone and Makenna Coates. In the back row are coaches and players Coach Leah Zarate, Alice Zarate, Abbigail Garner, Adelyn Hollifield, Katelyn Pitts, Raechel Felder and Coach Chris Felder.

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Rec girls team looks to spike foes at Jackson County

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Rabun County Recreation Department’s 12U Girls All-Star team heads to the GRPA State Tournament in Jackson County at the Empower College and Career Center on Nov. 14 and 15. The team participated in the GRPA District Tournament held in Habersham County on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.
Submitted Photo. The boys cross country team from Rabun County finished 16th at the sectional meet at Jeff Davis.

Submitted Photo. The boys cross country team from Rabun County finished 16th at the sectional meet at Jeff Davis.

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RCHS teams compete at Sectional

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Rabun County girls cross country team is state-bound after a strong showing at sectionals. The Lady Cat team earned its spot at the state meet in Carrollton this coming Saturday, Nov. 8, after finishing sixth overall at the sectional meet held at Jeff Davis High School last weekend.
File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County’s senior guard Huey Blalock goes in for a bucket. The RCHS boys are a state preseason No. 3.

File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County’s senior guard Huey Blalock goes in for a bucket. The RCHS boys are a state preseason No. 3.

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RCHS boys hoops with highest ever preseason ranking ahead of season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Coming off of its third region championship and fourth straight Sweet 16 appearance, the expectations are as high as ever for Rabun County boys basketball, on the cusp of a new season. Rabun County, which went 23-6 last year before falling in the Sweet 16 to eventual state champions B.E.S.
File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee girls basketball team looks to continue its strong NCISAA play in 2025-2026.

File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee girls basketball team looks to continue its strong NCISAA play in 2025-2026.

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RGNS girls basketball back with fresh faces, younger roster

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Fresh off of yet another Final Four appearance last season, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls basketball is looking to make its mark again.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive lineman Mack Williams tackles Tucker Rhodes in the Wildcats’ game against the Spartans. Williams finished the game with three total tackles and a sack.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive lineman Mack Williams tackles Tucker Rhodes in the Wildcats’ game against the Spartans. Williams finished the game with three total tackles and a sack.

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Rabun County seeks potential No. 2 finish in region vs. Elbert

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 30, 2025
s, Rabun County football is looking to get back on track this Friday, Oct. 31, versus Elbert County in its regular-season finale. The game, which will be played in the famous “Granite Bowl” will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap will host Legacy Puerto Rico for senior night on Friday.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap will host Legacy Puerto Rico for senior night on Friday.

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Eagles host team from Puerto Rico on ‘Senior Night’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 30, 2025
If Rabun Gap-Nachoochee School’s football schedule has not made it clear already, the Eagles will play anybody at any time or any place. Even teams from outside of the continental U.S. On Friday, Oct. 31, the No. 84 nationally ranked Eagles will host Legacy Sports Puerto Rico.