Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players celebrate after a 3-2 playoff victory over Cannon on Oct. 10. The win marked the first playoff win for head volleyball coach Zoe Kennedy, and the Eagles’ senior class.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players celebrate after a 3-2 playoff victory over Cannon on Oct. 10. The win marked the first playoff win for head volleyball coach Zoe Kennedy, and the Eagles’ senior class.

Kennedy notches first playoff win, RGNS advances to quarterfinals

RABUN GAP – In dramatic fashion, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School volleyball advanced to the NCISAA 4A state quarterfinals, with a 3-2 victory over Cannon.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior quarterback Gavin Owens runs for a 26-yard touchdown versus Christian Brothers College on Oct. 3. Owens led the Eagles in rushing with 55 yards and threw for 330 yards in the loss.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior quarterback Gavin Owens runs for a 26-yard touchdown versus Christian Brothers College on Oct. 3. Owens led the Eagles in rushing with 55 yards and threw for 330 yards in the loss.

Rabun Gap taking ‘dead aim’ at Charlotte Christian for Friday matchup

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football is taking “dead aim” this season at its opponents. That next opponent for the Eagles are the visiting Knights of Charlotte Christian, who forfeited the game versus Rabun Gap a year ago.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS sophomore running back Royce Djouguem runs through CBC’s defense in the Eagles’ 59-49 loss to the Cadets on Oct. 3. Djouguem ended the game with 48 total yards, 40 of which came on the ground.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. RGNS sophomore running back Royce Djouguem runs through CBC’s defense in the Eagles’ 59-49 loss to the Cadets on Oct. 3. Djouguem ended the game with 48 total yards, 40 of which came on the ground.

Rabun Gap falls in shootout to No. 2 team in Missouri

RABUN GAP – Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football has been in several shootouts up to this point in the season, but perhaps none were as electrifying as Friday’s 59-49 loss to Christian Brothers College from Missouri.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap’s Manuel Uribe dribbles through Christ School defenders in the Eagles’ match versus the Greenies on Sept. 30. The game was rescheduled after the original match was canceled with 28 minutes remaining.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap’s Manuel Uribe dribbles through Christ School defenders in the Eagles’ match versus the Greenies on Sept. 30. The game was rescheduled after the original match was canceled with 28 minutes remaining.

RGNS boys soccer takes first loss in completion of Christ School match

RABUN GAP – 19 days after Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and Christ School had its boys soccer match canceled with 28 minutes remaining, the two sides finally concluded the heated contest on Sept. 30.
Zach Taylor/CNI News Service. Malia Albury, Makenna Bilbery, Clara Siebert, Abby Hartridge, Cecilia Barry and Savanna Bubenick star in Rabun Gap Nacoochee School’s production of ‘Six.’

Zach Taylor/CNI News Service. Malia Albury, Makenna Bilbery, Clara Siebert, Abby Hartridge, Cecilia Barry and Savanna Bubenick star in Rabun Gap Nacoochee School’s production of ‘Six.’

Rabun Gap introduces ‘Six’ leads

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is bringing history and female stars to the main stage with its production of the new and popular musical, “Six.” The musical takes viewers through a contemporary, comedic, concert-like performance by the wives of King Henry VIII.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls volleyball senior Becca Heyl (left center) and her father and head coach Matt Heyl (far left) on Senior Night, accompanied by Becca’s mother Coral Hulsey and President & Head of School for TFS, Dr. Larry Peevy. The Lady Indians finished the regular season 24-8, securing their third region title in program history.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls volleyball senior Becca Heyl (left center) and her father and head coach Matt Heyl (far left) on Senior Night, accompanied by Becca’s mother Coral Hulsey and President & Head of School for TFS, Dr. Larry Peevy. The Lady Indians finished the regular season 24-8, securing their third region title in program history.

Family ties run deep for Fall sports in Rabun

Sports and family are intertwined throughout life. Teams, schools and programs are considered family and relationships between players can reflect that of siblings. Coaches, the leader of the team or “family,” symbolize the role of a mother or father.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Eagles of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee return home to face a tough Brothers Christian team from Missouri on Oct. 3 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Eagles of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee return home to face a tough Brothers Christian team from Missouri on Oct. 3 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Rabun Gap to host No. 2 team from Missouri Friday

It’s another week and another nationally ranked opponent for No. 43 Rabun Gap Nacoochee-School football. This time, the challenger hails from Missouri in No. 203 Christian Brothers College (CB).
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap volleyball players celebrate after the game-winning point versus Tallulah Falls School on Aug. 19. The Eagles’ 14 regular season wins are already more than the team had last season.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap volleyball players celebrate after the game-winning point versus Tallulah Falls School on Aug. 19. The Eagles’ 14 regular season wins are already more than the team had last season.

Rabun Gap volleyball’s ‘goldfish mentality’ powering regular-season success

Ted Lasso once said “You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish. It’s got a 10-second memory. Be a goldfish.” Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls volleyball has adopted this “goldfish mentality” this season.
Submitted Photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program recently visited the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City.

Submitted Photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program recently visited the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City.

Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program ‘off and running’

Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership Program is off and running for the 2025-26 school year, as program participants convened last week for a tour of Rabun County’s own Foxfire Village and Museum.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore running back Royce Djouguem navigates through Providence Day’s defense during the Eagles’ game versus the Chargers on Sept. 19. Djouguem scored his first touchdown of the season in the 55-34 loss.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore running back Royce Djouguem navigates through Providence Day’s defense during the Eagles’ game versus the Chargers on Sept. 19. Djouguem scored his first touchdown of the season in the 55-34 loss.

This round goes to Chargers in Providence Day vs. Rabun Gap

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a battle of nationally ranked and North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) powerhouses, No. 39 Providence Day School defeated rival No. 43 Rabun Gap-Nachoochee School 55-34.