Rabun County football

Rabun County offensive lineman Will Hightower (67) and quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrate after a touchdown during the first half against Bremen in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern’s Paulson Stadium in Statesboro last Saturday night. (Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County offensive lineman Will Hightower (67) and quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrate after a touchdown during the first half against Bremen in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern’s Paulson Stadium in Statesboro last Saturday night. (Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune)

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Stockton’s big night propels Cats past Devils in opener

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
STATESBORO — Gunner Stockton did a little bit of everything for Rabun County’s offense in the team’s season opener. It resulted in a victorious water cooler bath for first-year head coach Jaybo Shaw.
Rabun County wide receiver Sam Adams, middle, looks for additional yards after making a catch during the first quarter of a preseason game against Franklin (N.C.) at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Sam Adams, middle, looks for additional yards after making a catch during the first quarter of a preseason game against Franklin (N.C.) at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun aims to even series vs. Bremen in Erk Russell Classic

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
TIGER — When the Rabun County football team traveled to Statesboro to open its regular season at the annual Erk Russell Classic last year, it had a lot to endure. Bremen’s defense kept the game gridlocked at 10 and thunderstorms delayed the contest on two separate occasions.
Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) leaps a fallen Franklin (N.C.) player during a touchdown run in the second quarter of a preseason game at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) leaps a fallen Franklin (N.C.) player during a touchdown run in the second quarter of a preseason game at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Stockton has 5 TDs, Wildcats roll past Panthers in preseason game

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
TIGER — The Rabun County football team rang its victory bell for the first time this season. Gunner Stockton threw four touchdown passes and ran for another as the Wildcats scored on all five offensive possessions and rolled past Franklin (N.C.
Rabun County wide receiver Braxton Hicks smiles during the team’s warm-up session at a spring practice in May. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Braxton Hicks smiles during the team’s warm-up session at a spring practice in May. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun’s Shaw hopes for competitive scrimmage vs. Franklin

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
TIGER — For first-year head coach Jaybo Shaw, the Rabun County football team’s scrimmage with Franklin (N.C.) has been a part of the program’s preseason since he was hired as an assistant in 2015. The tradition continues.
Rabun County senior football players are pictured with coach Jaybo Shaw at Currahee Mountain. (Submitted Photo)

Rabun County senior football players are pictured with coach Jaybo Shaw at Currahee Mountain. (Submitted Photo)

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Cats climb Currahee

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
The Rabun County football team made its annual summer visit to Currahee Mountain in Stephens County last weekend. Coach Jaybo Shaw led the group in his first summer as head coach of the team.
Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton, left, hands the ball off to running back Brody Jarrard during a practice in May. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton, left, hands the ball off to running back Brody Jarrard during a practice in May. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Running back a hybrid position in Rabun’s offense

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
TIGER — Running backs playing in Rabun County’s offense are doing more than carrying the football behind blockers. They are giving quarterbacks additional receiving options. The multifaceted group features returning starter Brody Jarrard and Garrett Bragg, a transfer from Tennessee.
Rabun County running backs coach Andy Mahaffey directs players toward the next position station during the football team’s Future Wildcats Camp at the team’s practice field in Tiger on Monday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County running backs coach Andy Mahaffey directs players toward the next position station during the football team’s Future Wildcats Camp at the team’s practice field in Tiger on Monday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Pupils become teachers at Rabun’s Future Wildcats Camp

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
TIGER — The students became the teachers at Rabun County’s annual Future Wildcats Football Camp this week.
Rabun County linebacker AJ Wheeler participates in a tackling drill during a practice in May. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County linebacker AJ Wheeler participates in a tackling drill during a practice in May. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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ONE LAST RIDE

Glendon Poe
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
TIGER — AJ Wheeler is doing everything he can to squeeze every ounce of fun out of his final offseason with his teammates. At the Rabun County football team’s pool day June 27, the senior linebacker was an underdog in a belly flop contest.