Rabun County football

Rabun County wide receiver Braxton Hicks, left, stiff-arms Stephens County tight end Kenny Davis during the first half in Toccoa last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Wildcats pounce on Indians’ mistakes in big win

Glendon Poe

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

TOCCOA — Gunner Stockton threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns, as the Rabun County football team capitalized on Stephens County’s mistakes and endured a 1-hour lightning delay to cruise to a 44-7 win last Friday night.

Rabun County linebacker AJ Wheeler (3) attempts to tackle Stephens County running back Hudson Spurlock (5) during the first half in Toccoa last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun hosts ‘much improved’ Putnam in region opener

Glendon Poe

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

TIGER — From what Rabun County coach Jaybo Shaw has seen, this year’s Putnam County team is different from the ones that missed the postseason for the past 3 years.

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Youth football returning to Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The Rabun County Recreation Department will have youth football games at Rabun County’s Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium on Sept. 28. Rabun 7U plays Franklin County at 9 a.m. Rabun 8U plays Franklin County at 10:30 a.m. Rabun 9U plays Hart County at noon. Rabun 10U plays Hart County at 1:30 p.m.

Rabun County linebacker Hoffman Windham (30) pursues North Murray quarterback Ladd McConkey during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Aug. 30. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Rabun focuses on health, basics during bye week

Glendon Poe

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

TIGER — After getting off to a healthy 2-0 start to the football season, Rabun County used its first bye week to focus on the health of its players, while keeping fundamentals sharp. “It is a chance for guys to get their bodies back healthy.

North Murray defensive lineman Hayden Jones (62) attempts to tackle Rabun County linebacker AJ Wheeler (3) after an interception during the second half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger on Aug. 30. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Cats aim to extend Indians’ losing skid

Glendon Poe

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

TIGER — The Stephens County football team took a second straight loss last week. Rabun County would like to see the Indians take a third straight loss Friday night. In their return to action, the Wildcats visit Stephens at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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Former Rabun QB Fisher named Player of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Tennessee Tech quarterback Bailey Fisher, a former Rabun County QB who led the Wildcats to a GHSA Class AA state championship appearance in 2017, was named STATS FCS National Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Rabun County wide receiver Sam Adams, left, blocks a North Murray defender, while teammate Sutton Jones, right, runs for additional yards during the first half at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium in Tiger last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

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Wildcats shake off slow start, rout Mountaineers

Glendon Poe

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

TIGER — When the Rabun County football team tangled with North Murray in 2018, it had to fend off a late comeback attempt from a passing attack. The passing game wasn’t the mighty beast in this year’s meeting, however, it was an option run game.

Rabun County wide receiver Tate Ramey makes a catch along the sideline during a game 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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Rabun ready for North Murray’s passing attack

Glendon Poe

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

TIGER — North Murray gave the Rabun County football team some trouble with pass coverage in last year’s meeting. The Wildcats are ready to defend the pass, while respecting the run game when they host the Mountaineers for their home opener at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium on Friday.

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)

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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.