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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Wildcat sophomore Colter Cannon runs after a screen pass from Ty Truelove for a big gain versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Oct. 10. Cannon totaled 68 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 28-19 loss.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Wildcat sophomore Colter Cannon runs after a screen pass from Ty Truelove for a big gain versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Oct. 10. Cannon totaled 68 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 28-19 loss.

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Rabun County takes first loss in upset to Oglethorpe County

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025
LEXINGTON – In one of the most shocking upsets in the state of Georgia this high school football season, Rabun County dropped its first game of the season to region foe, Oglethorpe County.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Junior running back Jordan Lindo goes into the end zone for one of his two rushing touchdowns in the game. Lindo finished the night with 114 yards on the ground on 14 carries.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Junior running back Jordan Lindo goes into the end zone for one of his two rushing touchdowns in the game. Lindo finished the night with 114 yards on the ground on 14 carries.

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Rabun Gap sends conference rival Charlotte Christian back to North Carolina with 41-28 defeat

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The sports programs at Rabun Gap probably do not exchange many Christmas cards with Charlotte Christian teams. They do not care for each other – it is much a battle to the states. With the public address speakers playing “Georgia on My Mind” after the Eagles claimed a 41-28 Oct.
Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton runs versus Auburn in the Bulldogs’ 20-10 road win over the Tigers on Oct. 11. The win was the ninth-straight victory for Georgia over Auburn.

Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton runs versus Auburn in the Bulldogs’ 20-10 road win over the Tigers on Oct. 11. The win was the ninth-straight victory for Georgia over Auburn.

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Stockton’s late TD secures wild win over Auburn

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025
On a night in which the hosting Tigers of Auburn retired the jersey of former quarterback Cam Newton – also called “Supercam” from his Superman touchdown celebration – it was Gunner Stockton who did his best impression of the DC superhero. Leading 13-10 with over 10 minutes to play, the No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players celebrate after a 3-2 playoff victory over Cannon on Oct. 10. The win marked the first playoff win for head volleyball coach Zoe Kennedy, and the Eagles’ senior class.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players celebrate after a 3-2 playoff victory over Cannon on Oct. 10. The win marked the first playoff win for head volleyball coach Zoe Kennedy, and the Eagles’ senior class.

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Kennedy notches first playoff win, RGNS advances to quarterfinals

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025
RABUN GAP – In dramatic fashion, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School volleyball advanced to the NCISAA 4A state quarterfinals, with a 3-2 victory over Cannon.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Lake Evans (left) is congratulated by his Rabun County teammates after the running back rumbles 36 yards for a rushing touchdown in the Wildcats’ 55-28 home win over region foe Commerce.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Lake Evans (left) is congratulated by his Rabun County teammates after the running back rumbles 36 yards for a rushing touchdown in the Wildcats’ 55-28 home win over region foe Commerce.

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No. 5-ranked Rabun County looks to build toward its peak vs. Patriots

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Despite not having a blemish on its 7-0 record thus far, Rabun County has not played its best football yet. Head coach Rance Gillespie will be the first to tell you that, and say the team has certainly not peaked. After a 55-28 win over Commerce on Oct.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior quarterback Gavin Owens runs for a 26-yard touchdown versus Christian Brothers College on Oct. 3. Owens led the Eagles in rushing with 55 yards and threw for 330 yards in the loss.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior quarterback Gavin Owens runs for a 26-yard touchdown versus Christian Brothers College on Oct. 3. Owens led the Eagles in rushing with 55 yards and threw for 330 yards in the loss.

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Rabun Gap taking ‘dead aim’ at Charlotte Christian for Friday matchup

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football is taking “dead aim” this season at its opponents. That next opponent for the Eagles are the visiting Knights of Charlotte Christian, who forfeited the game versus Rabun Gap a year ago.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Reid Giles goes into the end zone for his sixth touchdown of the night against Commerce on Oct. 3 as the senior had five TDs rushing and another on a punt return. He finished with 243 yards rushing.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Reid Giles goes into the end zone for his sixth touchdown of the night against Commerce on Oct. 3 as the senior had five TDs rushing and another on a punt return. He finished with 243 yards rushing.

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Undefeated RCHS, Giles’ six TDs tame visiting, Tigers, 55-28

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Publisher Emotions ran high on both sidelines at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium as two fierce region rivals waged a battle on Oct. 3, but it was the running of Rabun County’s Reid Giles’ six touchdowns that powered the Wildcats to their most points ever scored against Commerce, 55-28. The Oct.