Preview: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles vs. Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] Cougars
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee is 3-0 against Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] since October of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and Providence Day (ranked 45 and 63 in the MaxPreps national rankings respectively) squared off in a high-profile game. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee enjoyed a cozy 42-27 win over Providence Day on Friday.
Trey Horne was on fire: he rushed for 159 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Gavin Owens was another key contributor, rushing for 13 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] came up short against Christ School on Friday and fell 34-21.
Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy]'s loss came about despite a quality game from Tyler Green, who threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's win lifted them to 10-0 while Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy]'s defeat dropped them down to 5-4.
Everything came up roses for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee against Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] in their previous meeting back in November of 2022 as the squad secured a 45-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
