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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock flexes after a basket in Rabun County’s 57-45 Feb. 4 win over Providence Christian Academy. Blalock earned Region Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock flexes after a basket in Rabun County’s 57-45 Feb. 4 win over Providence Christian Academy. Blalock earned Region Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

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Rabun County hoops earns several All-Region honors

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Eight players across the girls and boys basketball teams at Rabun County High School have earned All-Region honors, as announced last week around the conclusion of the region tournament.

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Young players, newcomers push TFS to second straight girls Elite 8

Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Lady Indians shoved the narrative that they were too young to compete or go far in the state tournament. Despite having one senior in standout guard Lia Sanjur, Tallulah Falls built around a solid core and made a second straight state quarterfinal run.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior defensive lineman TJ Hibler sacks Providence Christian Academy quarterback Riley Braiden in Rabun County’s 62-21 win over PCA on Sept. 26, 2026. Hibler announced his commitment to Cumberland University last week.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior defensive lineman TJ Hibler sacks Providence Christian Academy quarterback Riley Braiden in Rabun County’s 62-21 win over PCA on Sept. 26, 2026. Hibler announced his commitment to Cumberland University last week.

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Lineman Hibler commits to Cumberland football

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Rabun County football program had its third member of its senior class commit to a collegiate football program last week, as defensive lineman Takeo “TJ” Hibler announced his commitment to Cumberland University on Feb. 19 on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock sizes up Commerce defender Jeremiah Jarrells in Rabun County’s 62-50 win over Commerce on Feb. 12. Blalock scored a game-high 29 points in the win.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock sizes up Commerce defender Jeremiah Jarrells in Rabun County’s 62-50 win over Commerce on Feb. 12. Blalock scored a game-high 29 points in the win.

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Rabun County boys hoops secures No. 1 region seed

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 19, 2026
TIGER – The No. 3-ranked Rabun County boys basketball team continued its hot streak last week, going 3-0 on the week and earning major milestones along the way.
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. Rabun Gap senior RJ Lacossade fights through the Covenant Day defense for a layup in Rabun Gap’s 56-49 win over Covenant Day School on Feb.17. Lacossade, a captain for the Eagles, has helped lead the program to the state playoffs each of the last three seasons.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior RJ Lacossade fights through the Covenant Day defense for a layup in Rabun Gap’s 56-49 win over Covenant Day School on Feb.17. Lacossade, a captain for the Eagles, has helped lead the program to the state playoffs each of the last three seasons.

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Rabun Gap hoop teams advance

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 19, 2026
RABUN GAP – The Rabun Gap boys and girls basketball teams earned first-round playoff victories over Covenant Day School at home on Tuesday night, advancing to the quarterfinal round of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) class AAAA state playoffs.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Reid Giles and his Wildcat teammates were all smiles after Rabun County’s Nov. 21 playoff shutout of Berrien County to reach the Elite Eight. In the game, Giles had 175 yards rushing, an interception and a blocked field goal. The All-State player now will play collegiately at Erskine College in Due West, S.C.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Reid Giles and his Wildcat teammates were all smiles after Rabun County’s Nov. 21 playoff shutout of Berrien County to reach the Elite Eight. In the game, Giles had 175 yards rushing, an interception and a blocked field goal. The All-State player now will play collegiately at Erskine College in Due West, S.C.

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Rabun football’s Giles commits to Erskine College

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Rabun County football announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Feb. 11 that senior Reid Giles had committed to Erskine College, continuing his football and academic careers at the next level.