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Eagles fall to national powerhouse Wesleyan Christian in final seconds

Following two disappointing losses, the Eagles faced off against #6 ranked Wesleyan Christian of High Point, NC, playing an outstanding game against the national powerhouse before falling 66-60.
Following two disappointing losses, the Eagles faced off against #6 ranked Wesleyan Christian of High Point, NC, playing an outstanding game against the national powerhouse before falling 66-60.
 
The Rabun Gap Boys Varsity Basketball team has gotten off to a slow start this season as they adjust to their new roles on the team. After two disappointing losses, the Eagles faced Wesleyan Christian of High Point, NC, who is ranked #6 in the nation by MaxPreps. 
 
The Eagles made adjustments after the first two losses and played an outstanding game against this national powerhouse before falling 66-60. The game was within reach for the Eagles until the final seconds when Wesleyan made two free-throws with 7 seconds left to take the six point lead.
 
Juniors Adama Kpaan, Jonathan McFall, and Abba Wague led the way. 
  • Kpaan had 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. 
  • McFall had 17 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. 
  • Wague had 21 points on 7 three point shots
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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a private, coeducational day and boarding school for grades Pre-K through 12. Centrally located between Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, we prepare young people for college, career, and a lifetime of leadership and service.