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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.
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

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

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.
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

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.
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.

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Heyl reaches elite milestone with 200th career victory

Friday, September 5, 2025
Tallulah Falls’ all-time winningest coach Matt Heyl reached a new milestone with his 200th career win with the Lady Indians volleyball team. The win came on Sept. 2 with a 2-0 victory over George Walton in front of the home crowd.
Submitted Photo. Top 10 finishers pictured along with Head Coach Ed Eidson, include Caiden Wood, Harper Westbrook, Owen Moseley, Madison Anderson, Opal Aker, Nora Webb, and Keegan Hanifan-Wagner.

Submitted Photo. Top 10 finishers pictured along with Head Coach Ed Eidson, include Caiden Wood, Harper Westbrook, Owen Moseley, Madison Anderson, Opal Aker, Nora Webb, and Keegan Hanifan-Wagner.

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Heat or hills, Rabun rec runners blazing through Athens

Friday, September 5, 2025
What a weekend it was for Rabun County Recreation Department cross country as the team again traveled to Athens. The morning started out cool and beautiful, but it didn’t take long for the sun to heat up —and just like the weather, the Rabun runners caught fire once the gun went off.