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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County linebacker JK Fruster slams a Walnut Grove ball carrier down during Rabun County’s 17-3 loss on Sept. 11 versus Walnut Grove. The Wildcats will host Gilmer on Sept. 18 for “Senior Night.”

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County linebacker JK Fruster slams a Walnut Grove ball carrier down during Rabun County’s 17-3 loss on Sept. 11 versus Walnut Grove. The Wildcats will host Gilmer on Sept. 18 for “Senior Night.”

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RCHS to host Gilmer on ‘Senior Night’ for first matchup since 1989

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 17, 2026
For the first time since 1989, the Rabun County football team will welcome Gilmer High School into Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium for “Friday Night Lights” when the Wildcats host the Bobcats.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Providence Day quarterback Zaid Lott is tackled by a pair of Rabun Gap defenders during the Sept. 19, 2025, between the foes. This year Eagles and Chargers play at Rabun Gap on Sept. 18 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Providence Day quarterback Zaid Lott is tackled by a pair of Rabun Gap defenders during the Sept. 19, 2025, between the foes. This year Eagles and Chargers play at Rabun Gap on Sept. 18 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

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Rabun Gap hoping to ‘be the extra degree’ as the Eagles face Providence Day

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Coming off of its first win of the season, the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team wants to be like water this week as they host league rival Providence Day (PD). But the water must be 212 degrees, nothing less than that. At 212 degrees, water boils.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County linebacker Brock Brady forces a fumble from Walnut Grove’s Julian Sease during the Wildcats’ 17-3 loss to the Warriors on Sept. 11. Brady finished the game with 16 total tackles.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County linebacker Brock Brady forces a fumble from Walnut Grove’s Julian Sease during the Wildcats’ 17-3 loss to the Warriors on Sept. 11. Brady finished the game with 16 total tackles.

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Rabun falls to Walnut Grove for first loss of season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 17, 2026
LOGANVILLE – The Rabun County football team took its first loss of the season on Friday, Sept. 11, at the hands of Class 6A opponent Walnut Grove, 17-3, on the road. The Wildcats now sit at 2-1 on the young season.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With junior tight end Cash Washburn carrying the American flag, Rabun Gap runs onto the field on a night the 9/11 attack was remembered.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With junior tight end Cash Washburn carrying the American flag, Rabun Gap runs onto the field on a night the 9/11 attack was remembered.

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Coach White claims 100th career win in Eagles’ first victory of 2026

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rabun Gap’s home game on Sept. 11 against Loudoun Sports Academy from Leesburg, Va., had a little bit of everything and a lot of good.Playing one of the toughest high school schedules in America, the Eagles collected its first win of the season 35-8 as Rabun Gap honored those who lost their lives...
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior and captain Jose Luis Carrillo salutes after scoring versus ACA in the Eagles’ 3-0 win over the Lions on Sept. 9. Carillo’s hat trick on Sept. 12 helped lead Rabun Gap past Winston Salem Christian, 5-4.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior and captain Jose Luis Carrillo salutes after scoring versus ACA in the Eagles’ 3-0 win over the Lions on Sept. 9. Carillo’s hat trick on Sept. 12 helped lead Rabun Gap past Winston Salem Christian, 5-4.

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Rabun Gap boys soccer takes 3-0 victory over ACA, eyes upcoming road trip

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 17, 2026
RABUN GAP –  The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys soccer team improved to 6-1 on the season with a 3-0 victory over North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NICSAA) opponent Asheville Christian Academy (ACA). It was Rabun Gap’s first game in 13 days due to multiple cancellations.

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Tallulah Falls, Rabun Gap run well at Cookies ‘n Quotes meet

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The boys and girls from Tallulah Falls and Rabun Gap had top-level finishes at the Cookies ‘n Quotes Sept. 8 cross country meet on the TFS home course.For the Tallulah Falls (TFS) varsity girls, Olivia Henderson (4), Naomi Russo (7), Ida Patterson (10) and Avery Keim (11) all came in the top-11.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary (center) pushes forward for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak in Rabun Gap’s 51-33 Sept. 4 loss to Baylor. Clary and the Eagles are still searching for their first win of the new season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary (center) pushes forward for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak in Rabun Gap’s 51-33 Sept. 4 loss to Baylor. Clary and the Eagles are still searching for their first win of the new season.

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Rabun Gap looking to ‘Rise,’ claim first victory against Loudoun Sports Academy

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Staring down an 0-3 start with another talented opponent coming into town on Friday, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s football team is channeling its inner Bruce Wayne.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Junior wide receiver Colter Cannon signals a first down for Rabun County in Dawsonville against host Dawson County in the Wildcats’ 35-21 victory. RCHS plays at Walnut Grove on Sept. 11.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Junior wide receiver Colter Cannon signals a first down for Rabun County in Dawsonville against host Dawson County in the Wildcats’ 35-21 victory. RCHS plays at Walnut Grove on Sept. 11.

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RCHS football heading to Class 6A Walnut Grove with early season momentum

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sitting at 2-0 on the young season – with both wins notably coming against former head coaches – Rabun County High School’s football team is looking to take its early season momentum into another Friday night road battle.