Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Eagles throttle Lions behind fast start, defense

The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team scored three first-quarter touchdowns and used a stout defensive effort to dominate Hickory Grove Christian (N.C.) 55-0 in Charlotte, N.C., last Friday night. The Eagles (4-2, 1-0 NCISAA Carolinas) shut down the Lions’ offense, allowing only 21 yards.
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.

Eagles rally late, but fall short vs. Knights

RABUN GAP — Matt Linn passed for 237 yards and five touchdowns and Robin Verginelli ran for 170 yards and two scores, helping the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team engineer a late rally in a 55-48 loss against Robbinsville (N.C.) in Robbinsville, N.C., last Friday night.

PREP ROUNDUP: Rabun softball cruises past Clarke Central

SOFTBALL Rabun County: The Rabun County softball team cruised past Clarke Central 11-3 in a non-region contest last Friday. The victory rebounded the Wildcats from a 15-7 loss against Oglethorpe County last Thursday. Rabun had 11 hits, led by Cailyn Dickerson’s three.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee linebacker Kyle Ormsby (47), and teammates Gavin Anderson (58) and Deston Worthy (8) pursue a Providence Day (N.C.) ballcarrier during a game in Rabun Gap on Aug. 30. (Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School)

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee linebacker Kyle Ormsby (47), and teammates Gavin Anderson (58) and Deston Worthy (8) pursue a Providence Day (N.C.) ballcarrier during a game in Rabun Gap on Aug. 30. (Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School)

Rabun Gap scores three TDs in fourth, rallies by Franklin

RABUN GAP — Matt Linn tossed three touchdowns, Pato Torres ran for two scores and the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team scored three times in the fourth to beat Franklin (N.C.) 45-35 on the road last Friday night.

Chargers’ defense grounds Eagles’ offense

RABUN GAP — Providence Day’s defensive line pressured the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee football team’s offense throughout, challenging the run game and not allowing much time to throw. “They were definitely the best group of linemen that we've faced.