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Rabun County’s Mary Lovell gets instructions from coach Angela Shepheard during an at-bat against Social Circle at Rabun County High School in Tiger last Thursday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County’s Mary Lovell gets instructions from coach Angela Shepheard during an at-bat against Social Circle at Rabun County High School in Tiger last Thursday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun shut out by Social Circle

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
TIGER — Social Circle capitalized on a few timely hits in the 4th inning and the Rabun County softball team couldn’t keep up in a 9-0 loss at home last Thursday. The Wildcats dropped to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in Region 8-AA competition after their second straight loss.
Rabun County’s Ali Ramey, left, digs at a ball, while teammate Beth Payne looks on during a match against Cherokee Bluff at Rabun County’s Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County’s Ali Ramey, left, digs at a ball, while teammate Beth Payne looks on during a match against Cherokee Bluff at Rabun County’s Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun takes losses vs. Cherokee Bluff, West Hall

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
TIGER — The Rabun County volleyball team hosted Cherokee Bluff and West Hall for a three-team meet and came away with a pair of losses at Rabun County’s Ken Byrd Court last Thursday. The Wildcats forced a third set with Cherokee Bluff, before falling 2-1 (25-11, 28-26, 15-7).
Students, faculty and staff at Tallulah Falls now have access to a new sports fitness center designed to enhance physical fitness and athletic performance. (E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School)

Students, faculty and staff at Tallulah Falls now have access to a new sports fitness center designed to enhance physical fitness and athletic performance. (E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School)

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Tallulah Falls opens sports fitness center

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Students, faculty and staff at Tallulah Falls School now have access to a new sports fitness center, designed to enhance physical fitness and athletic performance.
Rabun County wide receiver Sam Adams, left, blocks a North Murray defender, while teammate Sutton Jones, right, runs for additional yards during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Sam Adams, left, blocks a North Murray defender, while teammate Sutton Jones, right, runs for additional yards during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Wildcats shake off slow start, rout Mountaineers

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
TIGER — When the Rabun County football team tangled with North Murray in 2018, it had to fend off a late comeback attempt from a passing attack. The passing game wasn’t the mighty beast in this year’s meeting, however, it was an option run game.

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Rabun County hosting Jim Kelly Tennis Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Rabun County High School hosts the 22nd annual Jim Kelly Tennis Tournament, a singles, doubles and mixed doubles tournament, Oct. 26-27. The tournament in a fundraiser for the Rabun County tennis teams. Winners in each category will have their names added to a perpetual trophy.
Rabun County wide receiver Tate Ramey makes a catch along the sideline during a game against Bremen in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern’s Paulson Stadium in Statesboro last Saturday night. (Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Tate Ramey makes a catch along the sideline during a game against Bremen in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern’s Paulson Stadium in Statesboro last Saturday night. (Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun ready for North Murray’s passing attack

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
TIGER — North Murray gave the Rabun County football team some trouble with pass coverage in last year’s meeting. The Wildcats are ready to defend the pass, while respecting the run game when they host the Mountaineers for their home opener at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium on Friday.
Rabun County offensive lineman Will Hightower (67) and quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrate after a touchdown during the first half against Bremen in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern’s Paulson Stadium in Statesboro last Saturday night. (Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County offensive lineman Will Hightower (67) and quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrate after a touchdown during the first half against Bremen in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern’s Paulson Stadium in Statesboro last Saturday night. (Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune)

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Stockton’s big night propels Cats past Devils in opener

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
STATESBORO — Gunner Stockton did a little bit of everything for Rabun County’s offense in the team’s season opener. It resulted in a victorious water cooler bath for first-year head coach Jaybo Shaw.

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Eagles rout Raptors by mercy rule in opener

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
RABUN GAP — The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team not only started fast, it started so fast that the officials had to end the game early. Matt Linn threw for 108 yards and three touchdowns, Paul Steidl caught two passes for two scores and the Eagles routed the Greenwood Raptors (S.C.
Rabun County wide receiver Sam Adams, middle, looks for additional yards after making a catch during the first quarter of a preseason game against Franklin (N.C.) at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Sam Adams, middle, looks for additional yards after making a catch during the first quarter of a preseason game against Franklin (N.C.) at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun aims to even series vs. Bremen in Erk Russell Classic

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
TIGER — When the Rabun County football team traveled to Statesboro to open its regular season at the annual Erk Russell Classic last year, it had a lot to endure. Bremen’s defense kept the game gridlocked at 10 and thunderstorms delayed the contest on two separate occasions.