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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap offensive lineman Wilson Zierer lifts running back Jordan Lindo into the air in celebration after a 5-yard touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The Eagles earned their first win of the season the next week at Massillon Washington High School, 50-35.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap offensive lineman Wilson Zierer lifts running back Jordan Lindo into the air in celebration after a 5-yard touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The Eagles earned their first win of the season the next week at Massillon Washington High School, 50-35.

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Rabun Gap leaves Ohio on high with ‘W’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 11, 2025
MASSILLON, Ohio – “Football USA” is how Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School head football coach Derek White described Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, home of No. 72 nationally ranked Massillon Washington High School. The Tigers and No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap, seen here against Baylor earlier this season, got its first win of 2025 on Sept. 5 and will have its home opener on Friday, Sept. 12.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap, seen here against Baylor earlier this season, got its first win of 2025 on Sept. 5 and will have its home opener on Friday, Sept. 12.

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Eagles host Ambassador Christian Friday in football home opener

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football, ranked No. 45 in the nation, will finally get to play its home opener after traveling around the country and playing three-straight nationally ranked opponents. The Eagles (1-2), coming off a 50-35 win over No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County junior linebacker JK Fruster celebrates after a sack versus Dalton on Sept. 5. The Wildcats defeated the Catamounts 49-42 to improve to 3-0.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County junior linebacker JK Fruster celebrates after a sack versus Dalton on Sept. 5. The Wildcats defeated the Catamounts 49-42 to improve to 3-0.

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RCHS seeks to make Devils blue in Bremen Friday night

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Fresh off of a dramatic, high-scoring 49-42 win over Dalton last Friday, the Wildcats of Rabun County High School will be on the road again this week on Sept. 12 versus Bremen, which sits at 2-1.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton throws a pass versus Austin Peay in Georgia’s 28-6 win over the Governors on Sept. 6. Stockton threw for 227 passing yards in the game, completing 26-of-34 passes.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton throws a pass versus Austin Peay in Georgia’s 28-6 win over the Governors on Sept. 6. Stockton threw for 227 passing yards in the game, completing 26-of-34 passes.

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Dawgs turn in dreary performance as trip to ‘Rocky Top’ awaits

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 11, 2025
ATHENS – The murky weather in Athens on Saturday matched that of Georgia’s performance in its 28-6 victory over FCS opponent, Austin Peay. While the No. 4-ranked Bulldogs – who now dropped to No.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls’ Tori Crotta at one point had a run of nine at serve.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls’ Tori Crotta at one point had a run of nine at serve.

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Crotta helps lift TFS to eighth straight volleyball win

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
The No. 4-ranked Lady Indians had a quick 3-0 volleyball win at home on Tuesday, Sept. 9, over Athens Christian. The win is the eighth in a row for the Tallulah Falls School, who continues to be without blemish in the region. Tallulah Falls won 25-9, 25-18, 25-21.
Submitted Photo. The Rabun County Recreation Department Cross Country had an incredible showing at Meet No. 3 at Lamar Murphy Park at Jefferson, Ga. The medalists included Keegan Hanifan-Wagner, Owen Moseley, Harper Westbrook, Madison Anderson, Opal Aker, Caiden Wood and Alden English. Also pictured are Assistant Coach CJ Augustine and Head Coach Ed Eidson. Not pictured is Nora Webb, who also medaled. Eidson said he is proud of this group for the hard work, grit, and pride they continue to show each week.

Submitted Photo. The Rabun County Recreation Department Cross Country had an incredible showing at Meet No. 3 at Lamar Murphy Park at Jefferson, Ga. The medalists included Keegan Hanifan-Wagner, Owen Moseley, Harper Westbrook, Madison Anderson, Opal Aker, Caiden Wood and Alden English. Also pictured are Assistant Coach CJ Augustine and Head Coach Ed Eidson. Not pictured is Nora Webb, who also medaled. Eidson said he is proud of this group for the hard work, grit, and pride they continue to show each week.

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Rabun rec runners rising strong on fast Jefferson course

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
This past weekend, Rabun County Recreation Department Cross Country traveled to Jefferson to preview the GRPA State Championship course and came away with strong showings. “It was a hot Saturday morning, but from the moment the gun went off at 8 a.m.
Submitted Photo. The 2014 Rabun Gap Eagle football team made it to the state championship game that year.

Submitted Photo. The 2014 Rabun Gap Eagle football team made it to the state championship game that year.

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Rap Gap to induct two teams, three student-athletes into Hall

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is adding several new members to its athletics Hall of Fame in October, the school announced last week.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton evades a Marshall defender on his way into the end zone in Georgia’s 45-7 season-opening win on Aug. 30. The former Rabun County standout threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more as the Bulldogs’ No. 1 starting QB.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton evades a Marshall defender on his way into the end zone in Georgia’s 45-7 season-opening win on Aug. 30. The former Rabun County standout threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more as the Bulldogs’ No. 1 starting QB.

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The Stock’s up for Gunner in Dawgs’ season opener

Wesley Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025
ATHENS – Former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton waited long enough to be handed the keys to the Georgia Bulldogs’ offense. On Saturday, those keys – not the ones of his 1984 Ford F-150 – belonged solely to Stockton as he steered the offense of the No.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Ryan Yearwood and JK Fruster celebrate the Wildcats’ win over Fannin County on Aug. 22 as they run to ring the bell.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Ryan Yearwood and JK Fruster celebrate the Wildcats’ win over Fannin County on Aug. 22 as they run to ring the bell.

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No. 6-ranked RCHS visits Dalton for Sept. 5 clash

Wesley Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025
Rabun County High School football returns to action this week on the road versus Dalton after having a bye last week. The Wildcats, who still sit at 2-0 and ranked sixth in the state, are looking to regain the momentum they had after wins versus White County and Fannin County previously.