Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior CJ Willingham runs during the track events at the Bo James Invitational at Rabun County High School on April 2. Willingham set new Bo James Invitational records for the 100 and 200-meter races with times of 10.81 and 21.94, respectively.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior CJ Willingham runs during the track events at the Bo James Invitational at Rabun County High School on April 2. Willingham set new Bo James Invitational records for the 100 and 200-meter races with times of 10.81 and 21.94, respectively.

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RCHS, Rabun Gap track surge at Bo James

Wesley Branch
Thursday, April 9, 2026
TIGER – Rabun County High School track and field hosted the 11th annual Bo James Invitational on Thursday, April 2, as the meet included four teams, including two who excelled from Rabun County.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap’s quarterback Grayson Clary looks down field against Christ School during their NCISAA Nov. 7, 2025, playoff matchup.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap’s quarterback Grayson Clary looks down field against Christ School during their NCISAA Nov. 7, 2025, playoff matchup.

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Rabun Gap sets loaded 2026 football schedule

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School announced its 2026 football schedule on social media on March 17. The Eagles and head coach Derek White have built a loaded, nationally ranked schedule once again, featuring teams from seven different states.
Submitted Photo. New Rabun Gap director JC Gonzalez has taken over the Eagles’ soccer programs after more than 20 years of coaching experience. The girls’ program and Gonzalez made its debut on Feb. 12.

Submitted Photo. New Rabun Gap director JC Gonzalez has taken over the Eagles’ soccer programs after more than 20 years of coaching experience. The girls’ program and Gonzalez made its debut on Feb. 12.

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RGNS girls soccer begins new season with new coach

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
With the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, JC Gonzalez knew that after over 20 years of coaching college soccer it was time for him to return to the high school ranks, where he got his start.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior RJ Lacossade rises for a jumper in Rabun Gap’s 61-56 win over Buford on Jan. 30. Lacossade, who earned All-State honors this season, is Rabun Gap’s first All-State selection since Theo Antinori in 2022-23.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior RJ Lacossade rises for a jumper in Rabun Gap’s 61-56 win over Buford on Jan. 30. Lacossade, who earned All-State honors this season, is Rabun Gap’s first All-State selection since Theo Antinori in 2022-23.

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RGNS basketball earns All-State, All-Conference honors

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Four Rabun Gap basketball players across both the girls and boys basketball teams have earned All-Conference honors, while one was named to the All-State team for the AAAA class of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA).

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Former RGNS’ Klein takes stage at NFL Combine

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 5, 2026
As the NFL Draft continues to creep closer, the next step of the pre-draft process began last week in Indianapolis when draft prospects – including one with local ties – and teams gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium for the annual NFL Scouting Combine.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior RJ Lacossade fights through the Covenant Day defense for a layup in Rabun Gap’s 56-49 win over Covenant Day School on Feb.17. Lacossade, a captain for the Eagles, has helped lead the program to the state playoffs each of the last three seasons.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior RJ Lacossade fights through the Covenant Day defense for a layup in Rabun Gap’s 56-49 win over Covenant Day School on Feb.17. Lacossade, a captain for the Eagles, has helped lead the program to the state playoffs each of the last three seasons.

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Rabun Gap hoop teams advance

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 19, 2026
RABUN GAP – The Rabun Gap boys and girls basketball teams earned first-round playoff victories over Covenant Day School at home on Tuesday night, advancing to the quarterfinal round of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) class AAAA state playoffs.

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RGNS’ Brackett wins indoor state championships

Wesley Branch
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Rabun Gap junior Bailey Brackett added to her already impressive resume once again on Thursday, Feb. 12, as she took home two more state titles at the NCRunners Independent Schools Indoor Track & Field Championships in Winston-Salem, N.C.