When Union County and South Atlanta tee it up on Friday, it'll be a massive clash of styles. All rights reserved. GO CATS!!! Rabun County was hoping to make its second straight Class 2A semifinal. DL - Jack Fagan, Commerce, Sr. That all changed a year after graduation when he was invited to check out a practice. "They learn that everyone is not the same. 2023 Jacobs Media Corporation. "He (Saban) makes that joke about graduate assistants, but he coaches like a graduate assistant," Sonny Smart said. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a private, coeducational day and boarding school for grades Pre-K through 12. 3 South Atlanta, Football: LCA hoping to elevate the program in GAPPS semifinals, Football: Buford, Gainesville headline Week 2 playoff radio coverage, FGN 1st round playoffs wrap: Dragons stunned at home, 7-3A swept out; 6 others advance. JESUP, Ga. . That speaks volumes in itself," Haban said. OL - Jack Hood, Rabun County, Jr. Coach of the year: Michael Davis, Rabun County. 6 Walton stuns No. Trey Wright's 75-yard interception for a touchdown as the first-half horn blew summed up Flowery Branch's night in Perry. He went to Valdosta. His latest quarterback, Keegan Stover, passed for 368 yards and five touchdowns in his first Rabun game Friday night in a 49-3 victory over Haralson County. ATH - D.J. Not only is his huge frame a big contributor to the offense's run game, but he also does well in pass protection. But coaching for a defensive guru wasn't easy at first. As things sit right now, some regions housing Northeast Georgia teams are approaching the midway point. DB - L.J. Coach Pavao has been married for 37 years and has 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren. On Demand. Davis led the Rabun County offense to prolific numbers and averaged over 45 points per game while calling the plays for the Wildcats. Fax (706) 243-6173. "The football team, they love me. "Coach Saban's scheme is very complex," Sonny Smart said. Notable alumni [ edit] : Saint George) is the capital city of Covasna County, Romania.Located in the central part of the country and in the historical region of Transylvania, it lies on the Olt River in a valley between the Baraolt Mountains and . RABUN COUNTY, Ga. The manager of the Rabun County football team looks the part. Rabun is special Ive only been here for about 8 months, but theres a reason that this community and football team is special, and its one of the top in the state, in my opinion, the reason that its so special is because of the people, (is) the players, the community, the teachers, coaches and everybody here in place.. St Francis High School. Smart interviewed at LSU in 2003, but he didn't join Saban's staff until 2004. Rabun County's Jaybo Shaw confirmed that he has accepted the Wayne County head football job. Neither does his son - yet - but now that he's following in footsteps bigger than his father's, who knows? But right now he is climbing the mountain as Saban's apprentice. DL - Gilbert Fortson, Elbert County, So. Shaw led the Wildcats to three region championships, two quarterfinal appearances and one semifinal. Pt. His sister, Kristin Mote, said it didn't always look like that. Parentswhowishtonominatestudentstobeevaluatedfor eligibilityintheprogramforgifted studentsinRabunCounty Schools shouldrequestanapplicationattheir child's school. Updating records Updating records are easy and anyone with an account can do it! If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Wayne County is coming off an 0-9 season, its. Davis'background, however, is richer than his only year in the mountains. It is located on the edge of Tiger, a town in Rabun County in the U.S. state of Georgia. Shaw guided the Wildcats to a 35-5 record over the last three seasons, ending the 2021campaign in the quarterfinals with a 49-21 loss to Thomasville. Swainsboro vs Rabun County 2022 live State Football free (25th November 2022) Nix has also rushed for 626 yards and 11 more scores for the high-powered Red Devils attack, which has piled up 564 points and averages 455 yards per game, almost evenly divided between the run and the pass. TE - Brady Dickerson, Elbert County, So. The Woodville-Tompkins girls basketball team has emerged as one of the top programs in Coastal Georgia under head coach Jeffery Roberson -- and the Wolverines showed their appreciation . According to Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, it was announced late Monday night that Kirby Smart, Georgia alum and son of former Rabun County High School Football Coach Sonny Smart, will be the next leader of the Georgia Bulldogs football . It will be an uphill battle but looking forward to the challenge.". OL - Eli Jourolmon, Elbert County, Jr. OL - Braxton Brady, Rabun County, Sr. Voting will conclude on Sunday, Jan. 15th at 11:59 p.m and the winner will be announced Monday, Jan. 16th. OL - Mike Swager, Rabun County, Sr. Devin Singletary scored two touchdowns rushing in the second half to make up for Josh Allens sloppiness and the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills rallied to clinch their third consecutive playoff berth with a 29-15 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Senior Rabun County quarterback Keegan Stover passed for 352 yards and 4 TDs in a 42-0 win over Social Circle on Friday night in the second round of the Class A Division 1 playoffs. "The. LB - Cole Hill, Commerce, Sr. He intercepted 13 passes for the Bulldogs, and he was an All-Southeastern Conference defensive back as a senior. 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Offensive player of the year: QB Keegan Stover, Rabun County, Sr. All Football. "There were times when he was a youngster, he'd sit with his mother and watch a game. Just $55.55/year. "Just on that, I am really thankful that Kirby sticks around. Football: Rabun Co. dominates 8-A D1 All-region selections; Gibson POY; Davis COY, Chase Elliott wins most popular driver for 5th straight year, NASCAR fetes champions in Nashville awards ceremony, It's official: College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024, Logano looking forward to adding to Champions Diary, Semifinal preview: GHS prepares for shot at state title game, Young, Hawks stop 3-game skid with 125-108 win over Magic, PODCAST: Hard Left Turn - Time for the 2022 Lefties! 1 seed Dawson, 35-14. Advertisement. Rabun County - Skip Speed, Riley Stewart, Branson Gragg, Moises Figueroa. Rabun County High School - Boys Varsity Football / CB, WR / Class of 2024 / Tiger, GA. 1. "He is part of our coaching staff, he's part of our support staff -- he is our biggest cheerleader.". It is the original venue of Foxfire magazine and related projects. He won five region titles at Rabun County from 2012 to 2018 and had six 10-win seasons at Flowery Branch from 2002, when he started the program, to 2011. 2022-23 Boys basketball preview: New classifications bring on new challenges, FGN 1st round playoffs wrap: Dragons stunned at home, 7-3A swept out; 6 others advance, Football playoffs: Monroe Area upsets No. *Lakeview Academy hired former Rabun County head coach Lee Shaw to replace Matthew Gruhn, who started the program in 2007. First-year Lumpkin County coach Heath Webb has insisted from the beginning that his Indians are just beginning their building process 2023 Jacobs Media Corporation. With head coach Nick Saban looking on, defensive coordinator Kirby Smart gives the Alabama defense a signal during a 35-7 victory over Arkansas. DB - Titus Cummings, Athens Christian, Sr. Senior Rabun County quarterback Keegan Stover passed for 352 yards and 4 TDs in a 42-0 win over Social Circle on Friday night in the second round of the Class A Division 1 playoffs. Kirby Smart will earn $360,000 this year. Shaw's teams. All rights reserved. How far? Rabun County Football Roster 2022-23 Players (46) Staff (3) Do you have a team photo? By taking advantage of this extensive network, more than 92 percent of NCSA verified athletes play at the college level. 1:00. He spent almost two decades at Calhoun, leading the Yellow Jackets to state titles three times (2011, 2014, 2017) and 18 straight region titles, 19 overall,as offensive coordinator. Your feedback is important to Rabun County Schools as we are always looking for ways to improve and ensure we are providing the very best for our students. DL - Nehemiah Robinson, Elbert County, Sr. Its a brand new era at Rabun County, which is bittersweet and still feels a little weird. Haban said the jacket is a win for Justus -- and a victory for the team. 3 South Atlanta, Girls basketball: Lakeview's John Carrick resigns as head coach, Football: LCA hoping to elevate the program in GAPPS semifinals, Boys basketball: Branch fends off furious Dawson Co. rally, Bluff wins in openers; WHall falls, Girls basketball: Lady Tigers beat Branch, give Anglin 1st-ever win; Bluff rolls past Apalachee, Football: Buford, Gainesville headline Week 2 playoff radio coverage, Basketball preview: Looking at the top teams in the area. DB - Jarrett Giles, Rabun County, Jr. On 11/25, the Rabun County varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Swainsboro (GA) by a score of 35-10. Rabun County Public Schools. Go Cats! "I think it ranks up there," Davis said. 1 Rabun, No. DL - Avant Richardson, Athens Christian, Sr. Wide Receiver Jaden Gibson said it was an emotional moment for the whole team. Both have been better than advertised 2023 Jacobs Media Corporation. Justus looks like hes on the team, and with the jacket, he feels like it, too. High School Football Scores & Schedule. PK - Marcus Remillard, Rabun County, Jr. 3 prospect in his home state of. Clayton, Georgia 30525 Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We wanted someone that would invest in our community and our youth programs, so our Rabun County athletes would be able to continuously compete for region titles and state championships for years to come.". DL - Adrian Harris, Elbert County, Sr. PF 460 PA 195 STREAK 1L. Gone are 20-plus seniors off the elite Class of 2022, including 5-star UGA QB Gunner Stockton, who is already in the thick of it in Athens. "It was obvious at a young age that Kirby was a gifted athlete," his father said. TIGER, Ga. Rabun County has elevated offensive coordinator Michael Davis to head football coach. Offensive Coordinator Michael Davis was announced as the new Head Coach for the Wildcats by Principal Justin Spiller. TUSCALOOSA -- Kirby Smart is the son of a high school football coach who retired a few years ago after a successful career in Georgia, if you can call working on a cousin's 2,300-acre farm in north Florida retirement. DB - Mac Mullis, Commerce, So. Go Cats! First-team offense "He hasn't come to this campus without wearing it since he got it. . RB - Lang Windham, Rabun County, Sr. Christian, Husband, Proud Dad, and Head Football Coach at Rabun County High School. Both are known for their up-tempo spread offenses. Very well coached. 10 Utah 48-45 on Saturday night in the wild 108th edition of the Rose Bowl Gunner Stockton was looking to make history as the states most prolific passer ever. Shaw is the father of Wayne County coach Jaybo Shaw, who succeeded Lee Shaw at Rabun and took the Wayne job last year. His eldest son, Jaybo, who has been the offensive coordinator for the high-powered Wildcat offense, takes over the program. Click the link below to begin the survey: At a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that Rabun County would be promoting a familiar face to the Head Coaching position after Jaybo Shaw announced he was taking the Head Coaching job at Wayne County. The talk most of the season has been about an explosive Gainesville offense built around playmakers. Coach Pavao is a 1977 Graduate of East Providence HS in Rhode Island. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has announced Derek White as the Eagles' new head football coach following a national search that brought five highly-qualified candidates to campus. By Todd Holcomb, GHSF Daily Today's interviewee is Joe Sturdivant, head coach of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee. He won five region titles at Rabun County from 2012 to 2018 and had six 10-win seasons at Flowery Branch from 2002, when he started the program, to 2011. WR - Bryson Campbell, Athens Christian, So. 27 recruit in the class of 2022, as well as the No. Alsothe team will of course be missing a truck-load of playmakers, especially on the O-Line. "Josh is one of us. Prior to teaching, Mackenzie was a collegiate basketball Coach at Shorter University. ATH - Cory Keller, Rabun County, Sr. Rabun County High School Athletics Welcome to the home of the WILDCAT NATION! "A lot of people might take that for granted, just graduating and getting a jacket, but for him, that is his million-dollar ticket right there. Web"/> . Champions. "Achieving Excellence in Everything We Do.". Neither happened on Friday night.. Class 2A has proven to be one of the more powerhouse classifications so far in the 2021 Georgia High School Association playoffs Before Friday night's second-round matchup with Class 2A's top-ranked team, Jeff Davis had only allowed 54 points all season. They responded really well," Jefferson coach Gene Cathcart on staying in a game mindset during the weather delay Game Ball Has to go to Sammy Brown. RCHS Events Jan 27 REGULAR SCHEDULE all day Jan 27 BASKETBALL VS. COMMERCE (SENIOR NIGHT) (JVB/V) 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jan 28 SATURDAY SCHOOL Smart coordinates a defense that is ranked second in the nation. 0:05. OL - Curtis Hall, Elbert County, Sr. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. It's meant everything to me," said Justus. He had some other good offers in business, some really good positions. Buckle Up Georgia. QB - Navy Curry, Athens Christian, Sr. 2011, 2014, & 2017 State Championships. All Football. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education (1981) and then a Master of Education Administration (1982). "It felt like this was always something he deserved. Because Saban works closely himself with the defensive backs at practice, he often overshadows his defensive backs coach. Trey Wright's 75-yard interception for a touchdown as the first-half horn blew summed up Flowery Branch's night in Perry. "He's just soaking it up right now," Sonny Smart said. When he graduated in 2002, he had never stepped foot on the Rabun County High School football field. "I told him that night on the phone, `You know, you've been in some great football environments at LSU and Georgia, but you need to understand, you've never been anywhere like Alabama,'" recalled Sonny Smart, who was born and reared in the Dothan area. Note, the Wildcats move down into Class 1A, and will be joined in a new region with Commerce, Athens Christian, and Elbert County to form a 4-team football region. Defensive guru Rob Stockton and the rest of the coaching staff has a talented group with players such as Will Turpin and Cory Keller (both All-State), Cesar Cruz, Chris Thompson, Moore, Knox McKinney, Turner Grimmett, Goodwyn, Nolan Crane, and the list goes on. For most people, breaking one state record would be a spectacular career. You can know a system and you can understand it and you can teach it, but there is a whole other level to be able to go into a game and apply it where it's effective.". It took him about a year to really start to understand and learn.". Defensive player of the year: LB Nic Baloga, Rabun County, Sr. Those recognized were Natalie Bland, Baylee Davis was rumored to be the top candidate for the job after Shaw headed south. Well, after last week's 35-7 victory over Arkansas, a near-total shutdown of the nation's second-ranked offense and second-ranked passing attack, Saban felt a need to recognize his key assistant, who, like other assistants, is not allowed to talk to the media. Jaden Gibson, who broke the state's all-time receiving record, was named Player of the Year while quarterback Keegan Stover was named Offensive Player of the Year. At the press conference, Davis led off by saying, Im extremely honored and humbled to be standing before you today as the next head football coach here at Rabun County. Please click for more information. Rabun Gap, established in 1903 in Rabun County, defeated Providence Day 52-42 last. Metter won region titles and reached the state quarterfinals or better each of the past four seasons. Rabun County High School Elbert County Comp High School Feb 07, 2023 3:00 PM PST Elberton, GA Pub. by ECCHS Events by Sport Soccer Football Cheerleading and Dance Volleyball Ice Hockey Basketball Show all Sports Contact 230 Wildcat Hill Drive Tiger, GA 30576 Your feedback is important to Rabun County Schools as we are always looking for ways to improve and ensure we are providing the very best for our students. Teams. As an OL, Old does a good job of moving his feet, and maintaining a good base when making blocks. Rankings. 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