Rabun County High School

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. abun Gap junior Joonatan Tartu shoots over Rabun County freshman Cord Burrell for a contested layup against Rabun County on Dec. 19. Rabun County took the win 64-59, improving to 9-1 while Rabun Gap fell to 10-5.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. abun Gap junior Joonatan Tartu shoots over Rabun County freshman Cord Burrell for a contested layup against Rabun County on Dec. 19. Rabun County took the win 64-59, improving to 9-1 while Rabun Gap fell to 10-5.

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Burrell’s spinning late layup lifts Rabun County over Rabun Gap

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
TIGER – Knotted at 59 with just over a minute to play Friday night, it was Rabun County junior Reed Burrell who delivered – as he did all night – to give Rabun County a late lead and eventual 64-59 win over crosstown opponent Rabun Gap.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton prepares to take a snap in Georgia’s 43-35 win over Ole Miss on Oct. 18. Stockton threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, while running for 59 yards and a score in the win. Ole Miss now will face UGA in the playoffs on New Year’s Day.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton prepares to take a snap in Georgia’s 43-35 win over Ole Miss on Oct. 18. Stockton threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, while running for 59 yards and a score in the win. Ole Miss now will face UGA in the playoffs on New Year’s Day.

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Georgia, Stockton set for Ole Miss rematch in CFP

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Jan. 1, 2026, will mark the 50th time in history that Georgia and Ole Miss have squared off on the gridiron. That contest will be the most consequential of the 50, as a College Football Playoff semifinal slot is on the line. The No. 3 seed Bulldogs and No. 6 Rebels will kick off at 8 p.m.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton strolls into the end zone for a rushing touchdown in Georgia’s 43-35 win over Ole Miss on Oct. 18. Last week, it was announced Stockton finished seventh in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton strolls into the end zone for a rushing touchdown in Georgia’s 43-35 win over Ole Miss on Oct. 18. Last week, it was announced Stockton finished seventh in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting.

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Stockton finishes seventh in Heisman voting

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Former Rabun County and current University of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has had an excellent first season as the full-time starting QB for the Bulldogs – most recently finishing seventh in the coveted Heisman Trophy balloting. Georgia sits at 12-1 and earned the No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock is escorted by his family on Senior Night against Towns County. Blalock recently announced his verbal commitment to continue his playing career at the Naval Academy.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Huey Blalock is escorted by his family on Senior Night against Towns County. Blalock recently announced his verbal commitment to continue his playing career at the Naval Academy.

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No. 1-ranked RCHS boys roll past Towns on ‘Senior Night’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 18, 2025
TIGER – The Rabun County boys basketball team improved to a 6-1 record on Tuesday night after picking up its second win over Towns County this season, 83-62.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County seniors hug head coach DeeDee Dillard and assistant coaches Bryce Dillard and Makenna Talcott as they come off the floor in Lady Cats’ 70-16 win over Towns County on Senior Night on Dec. 9.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County seniors hug head coach DeeDee Dillard and assistant coaches Bryce Dillard and Makenna Talcott as they come off the floor in Lady Cats’ 70-16 win over Towns County on Senior Night on Dec. 9.

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RCHS girls victorious on ‘Senior Night’ over Towns

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 18, 2025
TIGER – The Rabun County girls basketball teams capped off their senior night tradition and festivities with a dominant 70-16 win over visiting Towns County. The win improved the Lady Wildcats’ record to 5-1 and marked their second win this season over the Lady Indians.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Joseph Gonzalez battles with a Hayesville (N.C.) wrestler in his first match of the night on Dec. 10.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County sophomore Joseph Gonzalez battles with a Hayesville (N.C.) wrestler in his first match of the night on Dec. 10.

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Wildcat wrestling makes season debut at home

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 18, 2025
TIGER – The Rabun County wrestling team made its home debut last week on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in a meet that consisted of matches against Hayesville High School (N.C.) and Habersham Central.
Keith Barlow/CNI News Service. Holding his MVP trophy with his teammates and head coach Kirby Smart on the stage with him, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton answers questions from Laura Rutledge after the Bulldogs’ 28-7 win.

Keith Barlow/CNI News Service. Holding his MVP trophy with his teammates and head coach Kirby Smart on the stage with him, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton answers questions from Laura Rutledge after the Bulldogs’ 28-7 win.

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Stockton MVP in SEC Championship domination of ‘Bama

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 11, 2025
After an all-around supremacy over No. 10 Alabama on Saturday in the SEC Championship, former Rabun County and current starting quarterback for No. 3-ranked Georgia, Gunner Stockton, is now a two-time SEC champion.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Lady Cats celebrate when teammate senior Chloe Shirley scores in the fourth quarter of the girls’ win over East Hall on Dec. 5 at home.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Lady Cats celebrate when teammate senior Chloe Shirley scores in the fourth quarter of the girls’ win over East Hall on Dec. 5 at home.

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Wildcat basketball claim home victories

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Rabun County truly flexed its muscle on the hardwood on Dec. 5 as both programs collected wins as “Rec Night” got started with the No. 5 ranked Lady Cats defeating Class AAA East Hall 71-43 at home. After the first quarter, the Lady Cats (5-1) of Class A Division I held a 24-6 lead over East Hall.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Reid Giles sheds a tear during a hug with assistant coach Clay Worley on the field after the Wildcats lose to Pepperell in the Elite Eight in Lindale the day after Thanksgiving.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County senior Reid Giles sheds a tear during a hug with assistant coach Clay Worley on the field after the Wildcats lose to Pepperell in the Elite Eight in Lindale the day after Thanksgiving.

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Wildcats’ playoff run ends in quarterfinals

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025
LINDALE – Rabun County’s football season came to an end in the state quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 28, with a 34-0 loss on the road against Pepperell as the Wildcats concluded the 2025 campaign with a 10-3 overall record in the program’s 11th quarterfinal appearance all-time.