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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On April 12, the Tallulah Falls boys and girls tennis teams both secured region titles with victories over Rabun County. The girls won 3-0 thanks to three victories by their singles players, while the boys went into a tiebreak set in No. 1 doubles to secure the 3-1 victory. The TFS tennis teams are now No. 1 seeds entering the GHSA state playoffs, with the girls taking on Armuchee and the boys hosting Pepperell.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. On April 12, the Tallulah Falls boys and girls tennis teams both secured region titles with victories over Rabun County. The girls won 3-0 thanks to three victories by their singles players, while the boys went into a tiebreak set in No. 1 doubles to secure the 3-1 victory. The TFS tennis teams are now No. 1 seeds entering the GHSA state playoffs, with the girls taking on Armuchee and the boys hosting Pepperell.

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Tallulah Falls tennis secures region titles

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The TFS tennis teams continued the record history, remaining undefeated while cruising to Tuesday, April 11, wins at Rabun County in the Region 8-A DI tournament semifinals. The Lady Indians took a 4-0 win over Commerce, while the Indians earned a 4-1 win over Athens Christian to advance.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Hayden Deslich passes the baton off to Paul Picciotti during the 4X400 on Wednesday, April 19. The relay team of Deslich, Picciotti, Hayden Smith and Willie Goodwyn finished the relay with a time of 3:34.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Hayden Deslich passes the baton off to Paul Picciotti during the 4X400 on Wednesday, April 19. The relay team of Deslich, Picciotti, Hayden Smith and Willie Goodwyn finished the relay with a time of 3:34.

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Rabun County T&F springs into final home meet of season

Luke Morey
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In the first meet after Spring Break, the Rabun County track and field teams got started with a meet with Chestatee, Lakeview Academy and Tallulah Falls on Wednesday, April 12. The boys team took first with 89 points, while the girls took second place with 86 points.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. TFS sophomore Landon Hall celebrates his goal against Darlington on Wednesday, April 12.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. TFS sophomore Landon Hall celebrates his goal against Darlington on Wednesday, April 12.

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Indians soccer heads into first Sweet Sixteen in program history

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Both Tallulah Falls soccer teams have made history with victories in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs, with the girls winning on Tuesday, April 11, and the boys winning on Wednesday, April 12.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With his teammates and classmates cheering in the background, RCHS freshman singles tennis player Brady Darnell raises his arms in victory for his three-set Tuesday win that propelled the Wildcats into the Sweet Sixteen.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With his teammates and classmates cheering in the background, RCHS freshman singles tennis player Brady Darnell raises his arms in victory for his three-set Tuesday win that propelled the Wildcats into the Sweet Sixteen.

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Rabun County tennis second in region, hosts first round of state playoffs

Luke Morey
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Tallulah Falls tennis teams won the region championship over Rabun County on Wednesday, April 12. Both the Indians and the Lady Indians are now 14-0 and guaranteed to host the first two rounds of the state tournament.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With freshman Ty Truelove looking on, Rabun County senior Nathan Thompson slides into home plate on Thursday, April 13 against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With freshman Ty Truelove looking on, Rabun County senior Nathan Thompson slides into home plate on Thursday, April 13 against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.

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Rabun County baseball on five-game winning streak

Luke Morey
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Rabun County baseball team has won five out of their last six games, thanks to a series sweep against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy last week. The Wildcats traveled to Winder and won 12-3 over BASA on Tuesday, April 11.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore Jeffrey Diaz hits a double against Asheville Christian Academy on Thursday, April 6. Diaz also hit a home run on Tuesday, April 4 to help the Eagles win four straight games.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap sophomore Jeffrey Diaz hits a double against Asheville Christian Academy on Thursday, April 6. Diaz also hit a home run on Tuesday, April 4 to help the Eagles win four straight games.

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Eagles baseball on four-game winning streak

Luke Morey
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Rabun Gap varsity baseball team is off to an 11-1 start to their season, thanks to three straight wins against conference opponents. On Saturday, April 1, the Eagles won 6-2 over Charlotte Christian with five runs scored in the sixth inning.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls senior Jake Hall scored two goals for the Indians in the final game of the season. The Indians take on Dalton Academy on Wednesday, April 12.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls senior Jake Hall scored two goals for the Indians in the final game of the season. The Indians take on Dalton Academy on Wednesday, April 12.

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TFS soccer hosts first round of state playoffs

Luke Morey
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Tallulah Falls soccer teams are hosting the first round of the state playoffs as the top two seeds in their respective brackets. The No. 2 Lady Indians started the playoffs on Tuesday, April 11, against Trion while the No. 1 seed Indians took on Dalton Academy on Wednesday, April 12.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore Ruby Richardson (left) and senior Allana Jones helped the Rabun County tennis team win the region semi-final round, facing off against Tallulah Falls in the championship on Wednesday, April 12.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Sophomore Ruby Richardson (left) and senior Allana Jones helped the Rabun County tennis team win the region semi-final round, facing off against Tallulah Falls in the championship on Wednesday, April 12.

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Tallulah Falls tennis claims region title over Rabun County

Luke Morey
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Rabun County tennis hosted the first round of the region tournament on Tuesday, April 11, with both RCHS and Tallulah Falls earning a bye until the semi-final round. Tallulah Falls and Rabun County will face off in the region championship game scheduled for Wednesday, April 12.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls senior Frankey Moree beats out a throw to Rabun County first baseman Elvis Hunt on Tuesday, April 4. Moree and the Indians have now clinched a playoff berth with six games remaining in the regular season.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls senior Frankey Moree beats out a throw to Rabun County first baseman Elvis Hunt on Tuesday, April 4. Moree and the Indians have now clinched a playoff berth with six games remaining in the regular season.

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Indians baseball clinches postseason berth with series win over Rabun County

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Indians not only took an 11-4 win on the road Tuesday at Rabun County, but clinched a postseason berth in the process. TFS scored five runs in the opening inning, and four more in the final stanza to earn a dominating win.