Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School athletic director and girls basketball head coach Dale Earnhardt (left) and Alyssa Ashe pose for a photo during Rabun Gap’s signing day festivities on Dec. 3. Ashe will be continuing her athletic and academic careers at Covenant College

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School athletic director and girls basketball head coach Dale Earnhardt (left) and Alyssa Ashe pose for a photo during Rabun Gap’s signing day festivities on Dec. 3. Ashe will be continuing her athletic and academic careers at Covenant College

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14 Rabun Gap athletes sign to continue athletic careers

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 11, 2025
RABUN GAP – Fourteen student-athletes at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School officially signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

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Rabun Gap set for National Signing Day festivities Wednesday

Wesley Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School was scheduled to host national signing day festivities on Wednesday, Dec. 3, on campus as part of the early national signing period for NCAA collegiate athletes. After press time, RGNS was set to have photographs for the athletes at 1:30 p.m.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia freshman running back Bo Walker sprints to the end zone for his first career touchdown in Georgia’s 35-3 win over Charlotte on Nov. 22. Walker, who played for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, scored three rushing touchdowns in the win and ran for 48 yards. UGA plays in-state rival Georgia Tech Friday.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia freshman running back Bo Walker sprints to the end zone for his first career touchdown in Georgia’s 35-3 win over Charlotte on Nov. 22. Walker, who played for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, scored three rushing touchdowns in the win and ran for 48 yards. UGA plays in-state rival Georgia Tech Friday.

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Rabun Gap’s Walker leads UGA to win with trio of TDs

Wesley Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
ATHENS – Although it was senior day between the hedges when No. 4 Georgia took on Charlotte, it was a freshman running back who stole the show in the Bulldogs’ 35-3 win. That freshman running back – who like starting quarterback Gunner Stockton has strong ties to Rabun County – was Bo Walker.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior Isaac Obrokta, a Georgia Tech commit, pulls in a 39-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Gavin Owens in the Eagles’ 55-48 semifinal loss to Charlotte Christian on Nov. 14.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior Isaac Obrokta, a Georgia Tech commit, pulls in a 39-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Gavin Owens in the Eagles’ 55-48 semifinal loss to Charlotte Christian on Nov. 14.

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Eagles lose chance to repeat as state champs

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The clock read 0:00 when Rabun Gap senior quarterback Gavin Owens’ heave to the end zone was knocked to the ground by Charlotte Christian defensive players in a group of Eagles and Knights elevating for the ball, ending the season for RGNS 55-48 in the NCISAA state semifinals. In a Nov.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary looks downfield for a receiver while escaping a Christ School defender in the Eagles’ 64-7 win over the Greenies on Nov. 6. Clary threw for two touchdowns in the game.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary looks downfield for a receiver while escaping a Christ School defender in the Eagles’ 64-7 win over the Greenies on Nov. 6. Clary threw for two touchdowns in the game.

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RGNS taking ‘beast mentality’ into Charlotte Christian semifinal

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
After its blowout win over Christ School in the first round of the NCISAA playoffs, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football wants to do what beasts do in its semifinal game. Hunt, defend its territory, intimidate and have the mentality of the king of the jungle.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap running back Royce Djouguem celebrates in the end zone after fighting off a Christ School defender for an 8-yard touchdown run in the Eagles’ 64-7 Nov. 6 win. Djouguem ran for 44 yards and the pictured touchdown in the game. RGNS will host Charlotte Christian in the semifinals on Friday night.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap running back Royce Djouguem celebrates in the end zone after fighting off a Christ School defender for an 8-yard touchdown run in the Eagles’ 64-7 Nov. 6 win. Djouguem ran for 44 yards and the pictured touchdown in the game. RGNS will host Charlotte Christian in the semifinals on Friday night.

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Rabun Gap dominants Christ School

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
RABUN GAP – Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football advanced to the NCISAA semifinals with a dominant 64-7 win over rival Christ School on Nov. 6. The Eagles, who are pursuing their second consecutive state championship, will host Charlotte Christian on Friday, Nov. 14.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap head basketball coach Devin Liferidge gives a thumbs up following Rabun Gap’s season-opening win over Lanier Christian on Nov. 8 at Banks County High School. The Eagles defeated the Lighting 88-73, securing Liferidge’s first win at RGNS.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap head basketball coach Devin Liferidge gives a thumbs up following Rabun Gap’s season-opening win over Lanier Christian on Nov. 8 at Banks County High School. The Eagles defeated the Lighting 88-73, securing Liferidge’s first win at RGNS.

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Liferidge earns first RGNS win in season opener

Wesley Branch
Thursday, November 13, 2025
HOMER – New Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys basketball head coach Devin Liferidge secured his first victory in the season opener as the head of the Eagles’ program on Nov. 8 in a 88-73 win over  Lanier Christian Academy. It was a dominant victory for the Eagles, who led for nearly the entire game.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore tight end Cash Washburn points to the sky after catching a touchdown pass against visiting Legacy Sports Agency.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore tight end Cash Washburn points to the sky after catching a touchdown pass against visiting Legacy Sports Agency.

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Rabun Gap greets island visitors to mountains and lopsided win

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The fourth quarter of the football season has arrived for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee as the Eagles will begin the postseason with a home contest against the Christ School on Thursday, Nov. 6.