Rabun County is out of the playoffs. In a repeat of the 2019 2A quarterfinals, the No. 1 ranked Wildcats fell to No. 2 Thomasville Friday on the road, 49-24. Star Rabun quarterback Gunner Stockton logged 158 passing yards and two TDs along with 82 rushing yards and a TD. He closes out his high school career with 13,650 passing yards, 252 short of breaking Trevor Lawrence’s state record of 13,902.
This was Rabun’s seventh consecutive quarterfinal appearance. The team has yet to win a state title. Rabun finishes the season 11-2 overall. For a complete wrapup of the game and video visit BLITZ Sports GA.
In other Northeast Georgia-area quarterfinal action, Calhoun knocked Clarke Central out of the Class 5A playoffs with a 31-7 win Friday night in Athens. Two other Athens-area teams advanced to the semis.
In Class 4A, North Oconee edged out Bainbridge 29-24 on the road. It was the Titans’ first quarterfinal appearance since 2014. The Titans will face Benedictine away in the semis on December 3.
Defending Class A Private state champ Prince Avenue Christian hopes to extend its title claim for another year after beating First Presbyterian, 41-22. The third-ranked Wolverines also beat the Vikings in their two previous outings in first-round games in 2014 and 2015. Friday marked Prince Avenue’s 10th quarterfinal appearance in 11 seasons. Next up, the Wolverines take on Fellowship Christian in the semifinals on the road December 3.
For more quarterfinal finals and other high school scores, check out Now Hab’s Scorestream.
