Rabun County High School

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.

PREP ROUNDUP: Rabun softball clinches state playoffs

SOFTBALL Rabun County: With a sweep of Social Circle in the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament, the Rabun County softball team clinched the GHSA Class AA state playoffs at Social Circle last Wednesday. The Wildcats won 10-5 in Game 1, before rallying to a 9-8 victory in Game 2.
Rabun County's Gracie Deetz attacks Putnam County during a match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Rabun County's Gracie Deetz attacks Putnam County during a match at Ken Byrd Court in Tiger last Thursday night. (Glendon Poe/The Clayton Tribune)

Cats capture pair of area wins on senior night

TIGER — Behind some timely kills and opposing errors, the Rabun County volleyball team earned a 2-0 sweeping win against Putnam County, before hanging on to beat Union County 2-1 on senior night at Ken Byrd Court last Thursday 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.
Tallulah Falls’ Sophie Alexander runs during the 15th annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival at Tallulah Falls last Tuesday. (Tallulah Falls)

Tallulah Falls’ Sophie Alexander runs during the 15th annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival at Tallulah Falls last Tuesday. (Tallulah Falls)

TFS has top-five finishes at home meet

Evan Prince finished second in the boys’ 5K and Sophie Alexander placed fifth in the girls’ 5K for the Tallulah Falls cross country team among 12 scoring schools at the 15th annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival at TFS last Tuesday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Cats capitalize on base-running, clip Canes

SOFTBALL Rabun County: Ayahna Jenkins had four RBIs and scored two runs, Isabella Green added three RBIs and scored two runs and the Rabun County softball team capitalized on base-running chances in an 11-2 win against the Monticello Hurricanes last Thursday.
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)

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)

Wildcats pounce on Indians’ mistakes in big win

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.