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Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. A member of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s NCISAA state title team, Emilio Roman receives designation as one of 88 male players on All-America team.

Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. A member of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s NCISAA state title team, Emilio Roman receives designation as one of 88 male players on All-America team.

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Roman honored at United Soccer Coaches Awards Banquet

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School junior Emilio Roman was recognized at the United Soccer Coaches Awards Banquet in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 22. The banquet honors soccer players from across the United States who have been named to the All-America Teams.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Emily Wolfe (from left), Karis Tatum, Daya Ssemakula, Tamia Moss, Hannah Hickox, Tillie Crumley and Montgomery Dampier jump into the pool after winning the girls’ 1A swimming championship.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Emily Wolfe (from left), Karis Tatum, Daya Ssemakula, Tamia Moss, Hannah Hickox, Tillie Crumley and Montgomery Dampier jump into the pool after winning the girls’ 1A swimming championship.

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Tallulah Falls sweeps 1A swimming championships in final home meet

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
TFS honored its senior swimmers on Saturday, while also competing in their final regular season meet in the 1A Championships. Both the girls and boys claimed the Region Championship in dominant fashion. The girls scored a 488.5, over 100 points higher than second-place Saint Francis (386).
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Barrett Whitener handles the ball against Loganville Christian as the No. 9-ranked Tallulah Falls girls win Tuesday night 69-28.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Barrett Whitener handles the ball against Loganville Christian as the No. 9-ranked Tallulah Falls girls win Tuesday night 69-28.

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Lady Indians celebrate senior night with win over LCA

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
On a senior night where both Macy Murdock and Barrett Whitener were honored, the No. 9-ranked Lady Indians blew past visiting Loganville Christian in a 69-28 final. It didn’t take long for the seniors to make their presence known, as Murdock and Whitener had the game’s first points.
Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Seated with her parents, Macy Murdock of Tallulah Falls signs her letter of intent on Jan. 13 to compete in track and field with Berry College.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Seated with her parents, Macy Murdock of Tallulah Falls signs her letter of intent on Jan. 13 to compete in track and field with Berry College.

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Murdock inks with Berry College track & field

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Macy Murdock signed her letter of intent with Berry College on Thursday afternoon at Tallulah Falls School, surrounded by her family and friends. The senior track and field standout from Carnesville inked her commitment on Jan. 13 to pursue her academic and athletic career at Berry.
Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls School Lady Indians swimmers Emily Wolfe and Montgomery Dampier congratulate each other at Clarke-Oconee Invitational.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls School Lady Indians swimmers Emily Wolfe and Montgomery Dampier congratulate each other at Clarke-Oconee Invitational.

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Varsity swim teams finish top-5 in Clarke-Oconee Invitational

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
The Tallulah Falls School varsity swim teams had solid outings on Jan. 14 at the Clarke-Oconee Invitational. The Lady Indians came in fourth among 16 teams, while the boys came in fifth out of 18.

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Junior varsity Indians remain unbeaten in region play

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
The TFS Indians JV team earned a 35-27 win to continue its solid 2021-22 season. The Indians beat George Walton at home Friday night to remain undefeated within the region. Vlad Popescu paced TFS with 15 points, including hitting a three-pointer.
Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls freshman Kylee Loudermilk talks with Rifle Program Head Coach Tim Stamey during the Indians’ win against Dawson County.

Photo courtesy Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls freshman Kylee Loudermilk talks with Rifle Program Head Coach Tim Stamey during the Indians’ win against Dawson County.

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Precision rifle takes key win over Dawson County

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
After a long hiatus between matches, the TFS precision rifle team earned a key home win on Jan. 13 against Dawson County, a Class 3A school. The Indians edged Dawson 1,110-1,068. Freshman Kylee Loudermilk continued her impressive season, leading all shooters with a 285.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS Principal Justin Spillers, left, introduces Michael Davis as the new head football coach at RCHS Thursday. Davis served as the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach for the Wildcats in 2021.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS Principal Justin Spillers, left, introduces Michael Davis as the new head football coach at RCHS Thursday. Davis served as the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach for the Wildcats in 2021.

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RCHS names OC Davis new head football coach

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Rabun County hired a new head football coach with experience operating high-powered offensive programs Thursday and did so without the need for nationwide search as the candidate was already in the county.