Football Game Preview: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles vs. Charlotte Christian Knights

The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles will take on the Charlotte Christian Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Charlotte Christian likes a good challenge.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Christian Brothers, who was ranked first in their home state at the time (Rabun Gap-Nacoochee was ranked 24th). The Eagles took a 59-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cadets on Friday. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game back in September (34), the Eagles still had to take the loss.

Despite their loss, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Walker Bryson, who picked up 133 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 40 yards and one score, was perhaps the best of all. Another pass catcher making a difference was Cj Willingham, who picked up 118 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.

Ryan Hassett

Total Tackles

08/29/25 @ Baylor	1
09/12/25 vs Ambassador Christian School	1
08/22/25 @ Grayson	3
09/05/25 @ Washington	3
09/19/25 @ Providence Day	5

Even if they lost, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 13 sacks. Isaac Lukuni led the group effort, picking up seven of those sacks all by himself. Ryan Hassett also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with six. David Makonzo was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).

Meanwhile, Charlotte Christian got the win against Christ School on Friday by a conclusive 44-21. The Knights' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee better keep an eye on Tate Estep. He was instrumental in Charlotte Christian's win, picking up 98 receiving yards and one score. Maxton Miller was in the mix too, providing the Knights with one touchdown.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-4. As for Charlotte Christian, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.