Rabun County football

Rabun Report Week 4: How local alumni fared in college football

Each week, The Clayton Tribune will be highlighting the performances of local college football alumni – from Rabun County High School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School – on the collegiate gridiron.The following is more about the performances of each player from the area this previous weekend.Georgia...
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County quarterback Cooper Kowalsky goes airborne at the goal line to pick up extra yardage against Gilmer on Sept. 18. Kowalsky would come up just short of the end zone and running back JK Fruster would punch it in for the score on the ensuing play in the Wildcats’ 53-52 overtime loss.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County quarterback Cooper Kowalsky goes airborne at the goal line to pick up extra yardage against Gilmer on Sept. 18. Kowalsky would come up just short of the end zone and running back JK Fruster would punch it in for the score on the ensuing play in the Wildcats’ 53-52 overtime loss.

RCHS football looking to get back on track versus Banks County

Following consecutive losses, the Rabun County football team is looking to get back on track on the road on Friday against a familiar opponent, Banks County. The meeting between Wildcats and the Leopards will be the 35th all-time between the two programs.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune.  RCHS free safety Colter Cannon shows the ball to the officials on a play the referees would call a catch by Gilmer receiver Mason West (10). Video and photographic evidence would dispute the catch. Gilmer would be credited with a first down on the fourth down play and would then kick a game-typing field goal in regulation. In overtime, Gilmer would win on a touchdown and 2-point conversion.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS free safety Colter Cannon shows the ball to the officials on a play the referees would call a catch by Gilmer receiver Mason West (10). Video and photographic evidence would dispute the catch. Gilmer would be credited with a first down on the fourth down play and would then kick a game-typing field goal in regulation. In overtime, Gilmer would win on a touchdown and 2-point conversion.

Cats lose back-and-forth clash in OT

A football game at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium that saw two high school teams battle it out in a see-saw affair as both teams topped 50 points and senior Rabun County running back JK Fruster roll up five more rushing touchdowns may – at least for Wildcat Nation – be remembered for a phantom catch...
Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Former Rabun County and current Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) fights off Arkansas defenders during Georgia’s 45-17 win over Arkansas on Sept. 19. Stockton threw for 147 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 97 yards in the win.

Tony Walsh/UGAAA. Former Rabun County and current Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) fights off Arkansas defenders during Georgia’s 45-17 win over Arkansas on Sept. 19. Stockton threw for 147 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 97 yards in the win.

No. 2 Georgia rolls past Arkansas to open SEC play

The No. 2 ranked Georgia football team handedly defeated Arkansas on the road on Saturday 45-17 to begin Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. The Bulldogs, powered by their rushing attack, jumped out to a 21-3 halftime lead following touchdown runs by running backs Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens.

Rabun Report Week 3: How local alumni fared in college football

Each week, The Clayton Tribune will be highlighting the performances of local college football alumni – from Rabun County High School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School – on the collegiate gridiron.The following is more about the performances of each player from the area this previous weekend.Georgia...
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton releases a pass downfield during Georgia’s 70-20 win over Western Kentucky on Sept. 12. Stockton tied a school record with five touchdown passes in the contest. The Dawgs will be on the road Saturday against SEC foe Arkansas.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton releases a pass downfield during Georgia’s 70-20 win over Western Kentucky on Sept. 12. Stockton tied a school record with five touchdown passes in the contest. The Dawgs will be on the road Saturday against SEC foe Arkansas.

Stockton ties UGA record five TD passes in blowout over Western Kentucky

ATHENS – Debuting its all-white uniforms for the first time, No. 2 Georgia rolled to its most points since 1994 in its 70-20 drubbing of Western Kentucky (WKU) at home to improve to 2-0 on the young season.
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.”

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

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. 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.

Rabun falls to Walnut Grove for first loss of season

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. 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.

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

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.