Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS running back Jordan Lindo (25) and kicker Andres Salazar Duarte celebrate on the field after Rabun Gap’s 28-27 overtime win versus Christian Brothers College on Oct. 2. RGNS faces Christ School next.

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RGNS football returns to action with road trip to rival Christ School

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 15, 2026

The No. 93 nationally ranked Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team will return to the gridiron this Friday after a bye week when RGNS travels to league opponent and rival, Christ School.

Photo via Ken Ward/DawgTime. UGA and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton releases a pass downfield during Georgia’s 20-17 win versus Alabama on Oct. 17. Stockton scored two total touchdowns and had 261 total yards.

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Rabun talent stars as Georgia defeats Alabama 20-17

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 15, 2026

The No. 2 Georgia football team defeated No. 6 Alabama on Saturday night, 20-17 to remain undefeated and improve to 6-0.Georgia benefitted from a controversial no-call on a pass by Alabama’s Keelon Russell, intended for wide receiver Rico Scott, who was unable to make a play on the football due to...

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap director of soccer JC Gonzalez (right center) and RGNS administrators talk with officials after a foul on Rabun Gap that resulted in a RGNS player being inadvertently kicked in the face. RGNS lost 2-0 to Christ School for the second time this season.

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Rabun Gap boys soccer falls to rival Christ School, 2-0

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 15, 2026

RABUN GAP – The nationally ranked Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys soccer program fell 2-0 to bitter rival Christ School at home on Thursday, Oct 8. It was Christ School’s second win over RGNS this season and fifth win in a row in the rivalry.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players celebrate after the Eagles’ special teams blocked Christian Brothers’ PAT that would sent the game to double overtime. Rabun Gap improved to 3-4 with the 28-27 win over the top team in Missouri. The Eagles have a bye week before playing the Christ School on the road on Oct. 16.

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Blocked PAT in overtime secures Rabun Gap victory in St. Louis

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 8, 2026

ST. LOUIS – The No. 94 nationally ranked Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team defeated No. 147-ranked Christian Brothers College (CBC) in overtime, thanks to a blocked point-after attempt (PAT), 28-27 on Friday night in St. Louis.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap football team celebrates after defensive line coach Joe Crosby rallies the “monsters” after the Eagles’ 28-27 overtime win versus Christian Brothers College on Oct. 2.

Rabun Gap defense leaning into ‘Monster Mentality’

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 8, 2026

When Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s defense takes the field on Friday nights, opposing offenses see monsters across from them, not football players. That Halloween mentality before and after Oct. 31 was first adopted by RGNS defensive line coach Joe Crosby.

Landen Todd/CNI News Service. Georgia quarterback and Tiger resident Gunner Stockton stiffarms Vandy’s CJ Heard as the senior rushed seven times for 22 yards in Georgia’s SEC win. No. 2-ranked UGA faces No. 6 Alabama on Saturday.

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Stockton’s three-TD day leads Georgia past Vandy

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Behind three touchdown passes from former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton, the No. 2 Georgia football team rolled past Vanderbilt, 38-14 on Saturday. The Bulldogs now sit at 5-0 on the season with a road trip to No. 6-ranked Alabama on the horizon between SEC foes.

Image via chase.alonso via Instagram. Rabun Gap junior Chase Alonso poses for a photo during a recruiting visit to the University of Oregon. Alonso announced his commitment to the Ducks on Sept. 30.

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RGNS baseball’s Alonso commits to Oregon

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Rabun Gap baseball junior Chase Alonso announced his commitment to Oregon last week on social media, following a recent recruiting visit. Alonso, a right-handed pitcher, chose the Ducks over Virginia Tech and others. “Sco Ducks!

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Rabun Report Week 5: How local alumni fared in college football

Wesley Branch

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Each week, The Clayton Tribune will be highlighting the performances of local college football alumni – from Rabun County High School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School – on the Division I collegiate gridiron.The following are more about the performances of each player from the area this previous...

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap defense celebrates after defensive lineman Royce Djouguem recovers a fumble during the Eagles’ 31-6 win over the Lions from Ambassador Christian School on Sept. 25. RGNS will face No. 147 Christian Brothers College in St. Louis on Oct. 1.

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Show Them: Eagles heading to Missouri to battle Christian Brothers

Wesley Branch

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

As No. 94 nationally ranked Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s football team takes a road trip to St. Louis to face No. 147 Christian Brothers College (CBC), RGNS wants to show they still belong.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun Gap defense brings down Ambassador Christian School running back Ezekiel Kelly during its 31-6 win over the Lions on Sept. 25. RGNS’ defense forced three turnovers in the victory.

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Rabun Gap powers past Ambassador Christian School 31-6 on the road

Wesley Branch

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

CHARLOTTE – The No. 96 nationally ranked Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football team rolled past Ambassador Christian School (ACS) on Friday 31-6 behind three touchdowns from Alanson Simmons and three turnovers forced by the Eagles’ defense.