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PREP ROUNDUP: Rabun Gap boys fall in title match

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2019
SOCCER Rabun Gap: The Rabun Gap boys lost 3-0 to Wesleyan Christian Academy in the NCISAA Class 4A state championship in High Point, N.C., last Saturday. It was the Eagles’ first appearance in the state title match in program history.

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Run game, defense carry Eagles to Boarder Cup win

Glendon Poe
Thursday, October 24, 2019
RABUN GAP — The Rabun Gap Eagles braved the soggy conditions and retained the Battle of the Boarder Cup. Robin Verginelli rushed for three touchdowns, Pato Torres and Matt Linn each added a scoring run and the Eagles’ defense held rival Asheville School (N.C.
Rabun County linebacker Brody Jarrard (13), defensive lineman Phillip Roberson (21) and linebacker Hoff Windham celebrate after Jarrard’s tackle for a loss during the first half against Elbert County at the Granite Bowl in Elberton last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County linebacker Brody Jarrard (13), defensive lineman Phillip Roberson (21) and linebacker Hoff Windham celebrate after Jarrard’s tackle for a loss during the first half against Elbert County at the Granite Bowl in Elberton last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Cats’ offense hums to season-high in win vs. Devils

Glendon Poe
Thursday, October 24, 2019
ELBERTON — It was a different setting but a similar result for the Rabun County Wildcats at Elbert County’s Granite Bowl last Friday night: another blowout win.
From left, are Tallulah Falls seniors Haokun David Cheng of China, Sarah Edwards of Sautee Nacoochee, Sophie Alexander of Sautee Nacoochee, Maria Whitson of Alto, Laurel Smith of Clayton and Chris Geiger of Sautee Nacoochee. (Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School)

From left, are Tallulah Falls seniors Haokun David Cheng of China, Sarah Edwards of Sautee Nacoochee, Sophie Alexander of Sautee Nacoochee, Maria Whitson of Alto, Laurel Smith of Clayton and Chris Geiger of Sautee Nacoochee. (Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School)

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TFS cross country honors senior runners

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The Tallulah Falls School cross country program honored six seniors at this season’s final home meet, the Harrier Harvest.  Seniors Sophie Alexander, Haokun David Cheng, Sarah Edwards, Chris Geiger, Maria Whitson and Laurel Smith were honored before the eighth annual race.
Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz (23), Lexi Crump (22) and teammates celebrate a point against Armuchee during the first round of the GHSA Class A/AA-Public state playoffs in Tiger last Saturday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz (23), Lexi Crump (22) and teammates celebrate a point against Armuchee during the first round of the GHSA Class A/AA-Public state playoffs in Tiger last Saturday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun advances to state quarterfinals

Glendon Poe
Thursday, October 24, 2019
TIGER — Well-placed kills and timely blocks went a long way for the Rabun County volleyball team in its state playoff start.
Rabun County wide receiver Tate Ramey (34) catches a pass while teammate Braxton Hicks watches during a game against Banks County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Oct. 4. (Scott Poss/Special to The Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Tate Ramey (34) catches a pass while teammate Braxton Hicks watches during a game against Banks County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Oct. 4. (Scott Poss/Special to The Tribune)

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Rabun County starts closing stretch at Elbert County

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
TIGER — With another bye week behind them, the Rabun County Wildcats are set to take on their last four regular season games. It starts with a visit to Elbert County at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Blue Devils (3-3, 2-1 Region 8-AA) took a 35-14 loss against Union County on Oct. 4.

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Rabun County's playoff run ends against Harlem

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The Rabun County softball team’s playoff run came to an end after a doubleheader loss against the Harlem Bulldogs in Harlem on Tuesday night. Harlem scored runs in the sixth and seventh and won 6-5 in Game 1, before winning 10-6 in Game 2 to sweep the best-of-three series.
Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz, middle, attacks Union County, while teammates Gracie Deetz, left, and Emma Wofford watch during the GHSA Class A/AA Area 8-Public championship match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz, middle, attacks Union County, while teammates Gracie Deetz, left, and Emma Wofford watch during the GHSA Class A/AA Area 8-Public championship match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun tops Union for area title, top seed

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The Rabun County volleyball team earned a top seed in the GHSA Class A/AA state playoffs after defeating Union County 3-1 in a best-of-five match for the area championship at Ken Byrd Court last Thursday night. No. 1-seeded Rabun hosts No.