Sports

Submitted Photo. Rabun County recreation 12U boys pose with state runner-up trophy.

Submitted Photo. Rabun County recreation 12U boys pose with state runner-up trophy.

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Rabun rec runners outpace competition at state

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Three Rabun County Wildcat cross country teams claimed state runner-up trophies this past weekend at Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson at the Georgia Parks Recreation Association (GRPA) state championship meet.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls volleyball senior Becca Heyl (left center) and her father and head coach Matt Heyl (far left) on Senior Night, accompanied by Becca’s mother Coral Hulsey and President & Head of School for TFS, Dr. Larry Peevy. The Lady Indians finished the regular season 24-8, securing their third region title in program history.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls volleyball senior Becca Heyl (left center) and her father and head coach Matt Heyl (far left) on Senior Night, accompanied by Becca’s mother Coral Hulsey and President & Head of School for TFS, Dr. Larry Peevy. The Lady Indians finished the regular season 24-8, securing their third region title in program history.

Family ties run deep for Fall sports in Rabun

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Sports and family are intertwined throughout life. Teams, schools and programs are considered family and relationships between players can reflect that of siblings. Coaches, the leader of the team or “family,” symbolize the role of a mother or father.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Eagles of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee return home to face a tough Brothers Christian team from Missouri on Oct. 3 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Eagles of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee return home to face a tough Brothers Christian team from Missouri on Oct. 3 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

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Rabun Gap to host No. 2 team from Missouri Friday

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 2, 2025
It’s another week and another nationally ranked opponent for No. 43 Rabun Gap Nacoochee-School football. This time, the challenger hails from Missouri in No. 203 Christian Brothers College (CB).
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive lineman Takeo Hibler brings down Providence Christian Academy quarterback Riley Braiden for Hibler’s first sack of the season in the Wildcats’ 62-21 win over the Storm.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County defensive lineman Takeo Hibler brings down Providence Christian Academy quarterback Riley Braiden for Hibler’s first sack of the season in the Wildcats’ 62-21 win over the Storm.

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RCHS seeks to stay atop region versus visiting Commerce Tigers

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Fresh off of its most dominant victory of the season, the Rabun County football team will be back at home on Friday versus Commerce, looking to improve to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in region play.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Reid Giles runs down the field in Rabun County’s 62-21 win over Providence Christian Academy on Sept. 26. Giles led the Wildcats in rushing with 135 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Reid Giles runs down the field in Rabun County’s 62-21 win over Providence Christian Academy on Sept. 26. Giles led the Wildcats in rushing with 135 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.

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RCHS moves to 6-0; gets road win over Providence Christian

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 2, 2025
LILBURN – In an all-around dominant victory on Friday night, the Rabun County football team improved to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the region after a 62-21 win over Providence Christian Academy (PCA).
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap volleyball players celebrate after the game-winning point versus Tallulah Falls School on Aug. 19. The Eagles’ 14 regular season wins are already more than the team had last season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap volleyball players celebrate after the game-winning point versus Tallulah Falls School on Aug. 19. The Eagles’ 14 regular season wins are already more than the team had last season.

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Rabun Gap volleyball’s ‘goldfish mentality’ powering regular-season success

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Ted Lasso once said “You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish. It’s got a 10-second memory. Be a goldfish.” Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls volleyball has adopted this “goldfish mentality” this season.
Photo/Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton runs versus Alabama in the Bulldogs’ 24-21 loss to the Crimson Tide. Stockton threw for 130 yards and a touchdown in the game and ran for 22 yards. UGA plays Kentucky at home on Saturday.

Photo/Conor Dillon/UGAAA. Current Georgia and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton runs versus Alabama in the Bulldogs’ 24-21 loss to the Crimson Tide. Stockton threw for 130 yards and a touchdown in the game and ran for 22 yards. UGA plays Kentucky at home on Saturday.

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Georgia’s struggles vs. Alabama continue after 24-21 loss

Wesley Branch
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The now No. 12-ranked Georgia football team – No. 5 heading into last weekend – saw its 33-game home winning streak come to an end on Saturday at the hands of familiar foe, Alabama, in a 24-21 loss.
Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls School volleyball coach Matt Heyl was named Coach of the Year in the region for the fourth consecutive year.

Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls School volleyball coach Matt Heyl was named Coach of the Year in the region for the fourth consecutive year.

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Tallulah Falls well-represented in All-Region honors

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Tallulah Falls was well-represented with the announcement of the All-Region selections for volleyball. Four Lady Indians earned the honors, while coach Matt Heyl was named Coach of the Year.

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TFS secures volleyball region title with win over Loganville Christian

Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Lady Indians earned their third region volleyball championship in program history with a 3-0 win over No. 6-ranked Loganville Christian on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Tallulah Falls, who entered as the No. 4-ranked team in the state, secured the home court with a dominant outing.
Submitted Photo. Rabun County high-point top-five champions are Caiden Wood, Kai Hanifan-Wagner, Owen Mosely, Keegan Hanifan-Wagner, Nora Webb and Opal Aker sit on the grass with their trophies at the concluson of the district championship at Athens Christian School.

Submitted Photo. Rabun County high-point top-five champions are Caiden Wood, Kai Hanifan-Wagner, Owen Mosely, Keegan Hanifan-Wagner, Nora Webb and Opal Aker sit on the grass with their trophies at the concluson of the district championship at Athens Christian School.

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Rabun Rec Wildcats shine at district cross country meet

Thursday, October 2, 2025
What a wonderful weekend it was for the Rabun County Wildcats Recreation Department cross country team at the district championship, hosted at Athens Christian School.