Rabun County football

Rabun County wide receiver Tate Ramey (34) catches a pass while teammate Braxton Hicks watches during a game against Banks County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Oct. 4. (Scott Poss/Special to The Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Tate Ramey (34) catches a pass while teammate Braxton Hicks watches during a game against Banks County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Oct. 4. (Scott Poss/Special to The Tribune)

Rabun County starts closing stretch at Elbert County

TIGER — With another bye week behind them, the Rabun County Wildcats are set to take on their last four regular season games. It starts with a visit to Elbert County at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Blue Devils (3-3, 2-1 Region 8-AA) took a 35-14 loss against Union County on Oct. 4.

PREP ROUNDUP: Cats advance to 2nd round of state playoffs

SOFTBALL Rabun County: The Rabun County softball team swept South Atlanta (7-0, 7-0) in the first round of the GHSA Class AA state playoffs Monday. Details on the Wildcats’ opening-round victory will be in next week’s edition of The Clayton Tribune.
Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs from a Banks County defender during the second half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs from a Banks County defender during the second half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Stockton accounts for 7 TDs, Rabun trounces Banks

TIGER — The Rabun County-faithful made a strong appearance for homecoming night, and their football team continued its domination of region rivals.
Rabun County linebacker Hoff Windham (30) runs behind blockers after intercepting a Monticello pass during the first half in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County linebacker Hoff Windham (30) runs behind blockers after intercepting a Monticello pass during the first half in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun faces Banks’ wing-T offense for homecoming night

TIGER — While the majority of high school offenses use the popular spread scheme, Banks County is one program using the wing-T offense, relying on multiple formations and a four-back rushing attack that depends heavily on play-action passing and misdirection.
Rabun County wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) and quarterback Gunner Stockton walk back to the sideline after Stockton ran for a  touchdown during the second half against Monticello in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County wide receiver Sutton Jones (20) and quarterback Gunner Stockton walk back to the sideline after Stockton ran for a touchdown during the second half against Monticello in Monticello last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Stockton, Adams help Wildcats’ offense sizzle past Hurricanes

MONTICELLO — In the most heavily penalized game of the season, Rabun County’s playmakers made up for the mistakes. Gunner Stockton hooked up with Sam Adams for four scores in a 49-20 victory against the Monticello Hurricanes last Friday night.
Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) eyes his intended receiver as offensive lineman Chris Thompson (77) blocks Putnam County defensive lineman Trevon Farley during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) eyes his intended receiver as offensive lineman Chris Thompson (77) blocks Putnam County defensive lineman Trevon Farley during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun starts fast, dominates Putnam

TIGER — As celebratory firework smoke danced across the field, the Rabun County football team enjoyed its first Region 8-AA win.
Rabun County running back Brody Jarrard (13) carries the ball behind blockers during the first half against Putnam County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County running back Brody Jarrard (13) carries the ball behind blockers during the first half against Putnam County at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Wildcats visit winless Hurricanes in second region clash

TIGER — Rabun County and Monticello had polar opposite starts to their respective football seasons. While the Wildcats remain undefeated, the Hurricanes remain winless. Rabun travels for its second Region 8-AA contest Friday, visiting Monticello for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff in Monticello.