Rabun County (19-18) had virtually no problem handling Armuchee on Wednesday, riding into the GHSA Class 2A State Quarterfinals on the coattails of a 3-0 win.
The Lady Wildcats, playing in their fourth straight state tournament and for the fifth time in six years, have been ranked as high as #5 in the state polls in 2A volleyball, and carry a 19-18 overall record into the Elite 8.
The next round pits #1-seeded Rabun to travel to #1 Harlem, thus ending the two-game playoff run at home. The Lady Cats took down Drew Charter 3-0 in the first round as well. Similarly, Harlem (17-11) earned 3-0 wins in the first two rounds, defeating Savannah Class Academy and then Temple.
The Elite 8 matches are scheduled for Saturday, October 27.
Area teams knocked out in second round
Rabun was the only area team left standing in the playoff after the second round.
Jefferson, Dawson and Lumpkin all fell in the second round of the 3A State Tournament, as did Tallulah Falls in the 1A Private bracket.
CLASS 3A
DAWSON COUNTY
The Lady Tigers fell to #1 Calhoun in straight sets, 3-0 to close their season after a historic run.
JEFFERSON
The Lady Dragons fought til the very end, falling just short to a very good North Hall team, who is a #1 seed. Jefferson lost in five sets, 3-2 to close the storied season.
LUMPKIN COUNTY
The Lady Indians’ best run in program history ended with a 3-0 loss to Jackson County, and one of those sets came down to the wire.
CLASS 1A
TALLULAH FALLS
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball tradition is rich as of late, with three straight tourney appearances. This time ended sooner than the Lady Indians would like, with a 3-0 loss to Hebron Christian.
