Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap offensive lineman Wilson Zierer lifts running back Jordan Lindo into the air in celebration after a 5-yard touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The Eagles earned their first win of the season the next week at Massillon Washington High School, 50-35.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap offensive lineman Wilson Zierer lifts running back Jordan Lindo into the air in celebration after a 5-yard touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The Eagles earned their first win of the season the next week at Massillon Washington High School, 50-35.

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Rabun Gap leaves Ohio on high with ‘W’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 11, 2025
MASSILLON, Ohio – “Football USA” is how Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School head football coach Derek White described Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, home of No. 72 nationally ranked Massillon Washington High School. The Tigers and No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap, seen here against Baylor earlier this season, got its first win of 2025 on Sept. 5 and will have its home opener on Friday, Sept. 12.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap, seen here against Baylor earlier this season, got its first win of 2025 on Sept. 5 and will have its home opener on Friday, Sept. 12.

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Eagles host Ambassador Christian Friday in football home opener

Wesley Branch
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football, ranked No. 45 in the nation, will finally get to play its home opener after traveling around the country and playing three-straight nationally ranked opponents. The Eagles (1-2), coming off a 50-35 win over No.
Submitted Photo. The 2014 Rabun Gap Eagle football team made it to the state championship game that year.

Submitted Photo. The 2014 Rabun Gap Eagle football team made it to the state championship game that year.

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Rap Gap to induct two teams, three student-athletes into Hall

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is adding several new members to its athletics Hall of Fame in October, the school announced last week.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players swarm teammate Joshua Buckhalter in celebration after Buckhalter’s punt return for a touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The visiting Eagles would fall to the Red Raiders 35-34.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap players swarm teammate Joshua Buckhalter in celebration after Buckhalter’s punt return for a touchdown against Baylor on Aug. 29. The visiting Eagles would fall to the Red Raiders 35-34.

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Baylor edges Rabun Gap in Chatty

Wesley Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025
CHATTANOOGA – Nationally ranked No. 32 Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football fell to No. 67 Baylor School on Friday night 35-34 as the home team got a touchdown by Baylor running back David Gabriel-Georges with 3:06 remaining to claim the win.
Wesley Branch/TheClayton Tribune. Gabriel Ruelas takes a shot on goal against Asheville High School.

Wesley Branch/TheClayton Tribune. Gabriel Ruelas takes a shot on goal against Asheville High School.

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RGNS boys soccer takes command of early-season matches

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School boys soccer is off to a blazing start on its pursuit of a fifth consecutive state championship. After the team’s first five games, the Eagles are 5-0 and No. 12 nationally ranked, according to MaxPreps.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap's defense and sideline celebrate a forced turnover versus Grayson on Aug. 22

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap's defense and sideline celebrate a forced turnover versus Grayson on Aug. 22

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Another tough test Friday for RGNS on road at Baylor

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School football’s nationally ranked schedule continues this week on Friday, Aug. 29, as the No. 32 Eagles travel to Chattanooga, Tenn., to face No. 67 Baylor. Rabun Gap is looking to bounce back after its hard-fought defeat at the hands of nationally ranked No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior and Indiana commit Walker Bryson celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown against Grayson in RGNS’s 24-19 loss to begin the season in a game with national football powerhouses.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap senior and Indiana commit Walker Bryson celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown against Grayson in RGNS’s 24-19 loss to begin the season in a game with national football powerhouses.

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Eagles put fear into nationally ranked Grayson

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025
LOGANVILLE – In a night where two nationally ranked teams battled each other and inclement weather, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, No. 32 in the nation, narrowly dropped its season opener on the road Friday night 24-19 to Grayson, ranked No. 4 in the country.
File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. Last year the Rabun Gap Eagles hoisted their first football state championship. The road to potentially repeat will be involve navigating through one of the toughest high school schedules in America. RGNS begins its season at national power Grayson on Aug. 22.

File Photo/The Clayton Tribune. Last year the Rabun Gap Eagles hoisted their first football state championship. The road to potentially repeat will be involve navigating through one of the toughest high school schedules in America. RGNS begins its season at national power Grayson on Aug. 22.

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Buckle your chin straps: Rabun Gap faces Grayson to open season

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nachoochee School football is opening the season with a major test. The Eagles, who entered the season ranked No. 32 in the country, will travel to Loganville, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 22, to face the No. 4 nationally ranked Rams. Grayson, ranked No.
Submitted Photo. An aerial view shows the newly installed Rabun Gap turf field that was bought through donations to the athletic program. BELOW RIGHT: The RGNS weight room has been expanded with new equipment.

Submitted Photo. An aerial view shows the newly installed Rabun Gap turf field that was bought through donations to the athletic program. BELOW RIGHT: The RGNS weight room has been expanded with new equipment.

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RGNS makes major investment into athletic facilities

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is continuing to take the steps to enhance the experience for its student-athletes in what many would consider the “golden age” of Eagles athletics.