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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players swarm teammate Joshua Buckhalter in celebration after Buckhalter’s punt return for a touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The visiting Eagles would fall to the Red Raiders 35-34.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players swarm teammate Joshua Buckhalter in celebration after Buckhalter’s punt return for a touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The visiting Eagles would fall to the Red Raiders 35-34.

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Baylor edges Rabun Gap in Chatty

Wesley Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025
CHATTANOOGA – Nationally ranked No. 32 Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football fell to No. 67 Baylor School on Friday night 35-34 as the home team got a touchdown by Baylor running back David Gabriel-Georges with 3:06 remaining to claim the win.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County High School Principal Justin Spillers (far right) and then Superintendent Dr. April Childers smile as Class of 2022 honor graduate and record-setting Wildcat quarterback Gunner Stockton receives his diploma in May 2022 from his mother Sherrie Stockton, then a RCHS counselor.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County High School Principal Justin Spillers (far right) and then Superintendent Dr. April Childers smile as Class of 2022 honor graduate and record-setting Wildcat quarterback Gunner Stockton receives his diploma in May 2022 from his mother Sherrie Stockton, then a RCHS counselor.

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Stockton feels supportive pride of Wildcat Nation

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 28, 2025
All leaders are not made the same. Some are vocal, while others may allow their actions to speak louder than their verbal words. No matter the style, one aspect that is fitting of all leaders is they work with others to get things done.
Wesley Branch/TheClayton Tribune. Gabriel Ruelas takes a shot on goal against Asheville High School.

Wesley Branch/TheClayton Tribune. Gabriel Ruelas takes a shot on goal against Asheville High School.

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RGNS boys soccer takes command of early-season matches

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys soccer is off to a blazing start on its pursuit of a fifth consecutive state championship. After the team’s first five games, the Eagles are 5-0 and No. 12 nationally ranked, according to MaxPreps.
Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls volleyball players Margalida Amengual Sanchez and Shelby Simmons celebrate a point. The Lady Indians are now 11-5.

Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls volleyball players Margalida Amengual Sanchez and Shelby Simmons celebrate a point. The Lady Indians are now 11-5.

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TFS volleyball remains flawless in region with road win

Thursday, August 28, 2025
The No. 6-ranked Lady Indians secured a 3-0 road win at Athens Christian on Tuesday, Aug. 26, keeping their perfect region record intact at 2-0. TFS took the opening set 25-21, swapping the lead a couple of times.
Submitted Photo. From left, top runners Keegan Hanifan-Wagner (10U), Harper Westbrook (10U), Nora Webb (8U), and Owen Moseley (10U) stand with Head Coach Ed Eidson at Athens Christian School on Aug. 23.

Submitted Photo. From left, top runners Keegan Hanifan-Wagner (10U), Harper Westbrook (10U), Nora Webb (8U), and Owen Moseley (10U) stand with Head Coach Ed Eidson at Athens Christian School on Aug. 23.

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Rabun rec runners battle rain drops, other competitors in Athens

Thursday, August 28, 2025
On a rainy Saturday morning, the Rabun County Recreation Department cross country team competed at Athens Christian School in challenging weather conditions. Despite the cold rain and wet course, our athletes showed resilience and heart.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap's defense and sideline celebrate a forced turnover versus Grayson on Aug. 22

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap's defense and sideline celebrate a forced turnover versus Grayson on Aug. 22

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Another tough test Friday for RGNS on road at Baylor

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football’s nationally ranked schedule continues this week on Friday, Aug. 29, as the No. 32 Eagles travel to Chattanooga, Tenn., to face No. 67 Baylor.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior and Indiana commit Walker Bryson celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown against Grayson in RGNS’s 24-19 loss to begin the season in a game with national football powerhouses.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior and Indiana commit Walker Bryson celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown against Grayson in RGNS’s 24-19 loss to begin the season in a game with national football powerhouses.

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Eagles put fear into nationally ranked Grayson

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025
LOGANVILLE – In a night where two nationally ranked teams battled each other and inclement weather, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, No. 32 in the nation, narrowly dropped its season opener on the road Friday night 24-19 to Grayson, ranked No. 4 in the country.