Rabun County High School

Rabun County linebacker Brody Jarrard (13), defensive lineman Phillip Roberson (21) and linebacker Hoff Windham celebrate after Jarrard’s tackle for a loss during the first half against Elbert County at the Granite Bowl in Elberton last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County linebacker Brody Jarrard (13), defensive lineman Phillip Roberson (21) and linebacker Hoff Windham celebrate after Jarrard’s tackle for a loss during the first half against Elbert County at the Granite Bowl in Elberton last Friday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Cats’ offense hums to season-high in win vs. Devils

ELBERTON — It was a different setting but a similar result for the Rabun County Wildcats at Elbert County’s Granite Bowl last Friday night: another blowout win.
Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz (23), Lexi Crump (22) and teammates celebrate a point against Armuchee during the first round of the GHSA Class A/AA-Public state playoffs in Tiger last Saturday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz (23), Lexi Crump (22) and teammates celebrate a point against Armuchee during the first round of the GHSA Class A/AA-Public state playoffs in Tiger last Saturday. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun advances to state quarterfinals

TIGER — Well-placed kills and timely blocks went a long way for the Rabun County volleyball team in its state playoff start.
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.

Rabun County's playoff run ends against Harlem

The Rabun County softball team’s playoff run came to an end after a doubleheader loss against the Harlem Bulldogs in Harlem on Tuesday night. Harlem scored runs in the sixth and seventh and won 6-5 in Game 1, before winning 10-6 in Game 2 to sweep the best-of-three series.
Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz, middle, attacks Union County, while teammates Gracie Deetz, left, and Emma Wofford watch during the GHSA Class A/AA Area 8-Public championship match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County’s Destiny Deetz, middle, attacks Union County, while teammates Gracie Deetz, left, and Emma Wofford watch during the GHSA Class A/AA Area 8-Public championship match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun tops Union for area title, top seed

The Rabun County volleyball team earned a top seed in the GHSA Class A/AA state playoffs after defeating Union County 3-1 in a best-of-five match for the area championship at Ken Byrd Court last Thursday night. No. 1-seeded Rabun hosts No.

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’s Wright finishes high at Autumn Breeze 5K

Rabun County cross country runner Molly Jo Wright was the top female finisher at the 17th annual Autumn Breeze 5K in Tallulah Falls last Sunday afternoon. Wright placed 15th overall, clocking in at 23:09.2. Aiden Thaxton of Mount Airy finished first overall, earning the top male finish in 19:20.6.