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Photo by Austin Poffenberger. Sean Lynes, Jr. converts on penalty kick to help Tallulah Falls defeat George Walton 2-0.

Photo by Austin Poffenberger. Sean Lynes, Jr. converts on penalty kick to help Tallulah Falls defeat George Walton 2-0.

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Defense helps lock down second straight Indians win

News Staff
Monday, April 4, 2022
Tallulah Falls shut down George Walton in a road tilt on Tuesday night, securing a 2-0 victory -- the team’s second straight. A scoreless game at the half saw TFS come out with more intent in the second half. The Indians won a penalty kick and Sean Lynes, Jr.

MS golf earns wins over Cherokee Bluff at The Orchard

News Staff
Monday, April 4, 2022
The TFS MS golf teams both took Thursday wins at The Orchard against Cherokee Bluff. The boys earned a 5-stroke win of 101-106, as Tate Turpin was the low medalist. On the girls’ side, Bella Hulsey played low medalist as the Lady Indians won 64-90 (top two scores).

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Indians blast 5 home runs, rally to win slugfest over Rabun

News Staff
Friday, March 18, 2022
The Indians set a school record with 5 homeruns in an 18-11 slugfest at home on Tuesday against visiting Rabun County, earning a third straight victory in the process. The game featured Rabun County taking a commanding 9-1 lead before TFS rallied back for the win.
Photo by E. Lane Gresham. Tallulah Falls sophomore Kenneth Henderson competes in the U.S. Legend Cars series, a subsidary of Speedway Motorsports.

Photo by E. Lane Gresham. Tallulah Falls sophomore Kenneth Henderson competes in the U.S. Legend Cars series, a subsidary of Speedway Motorsports.

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Kenneth Henderson: The Need for Speed

News Staff
Friday, March 18, 2022
While most hobbies and extracurricular activities that Tallulah Falls’ students are involved in are school-based, some find a niche beyond the TFS campus. For sophomore Kenneth Henderson of Alto, his passion takes him to motor racing courses all over the state. Henderson competes in the U.S.
Submitted photo. The Rabun County 10-and-under boys recreation department basketball team won the county's first state Georgia Recreation and Park Association state championship on March 5. Pictured are the winning players and their trophy with Coach David Adcock. Not pictured is Coach Kristina Burrell.

Submitted photo. The Rabun County 10-and-under boys recreation department basketball team won the county's first state Georgia Recreation and Park Association state championship on March 5. Pictured are the winning players and their trophy with Coach David Adcock. Not pictured is Coach Kristina Burrell.

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10U boys wins rec’s first state title

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Friday, March 18, 2022
Winning starts young in Rabun County when it comes to basketball. The 10-and-under boys team became the first boys team in the county’s history to capture a Georgia Recreation and Park Association state tournament championship.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. As Rabun County Ladycat senior Sophie Woodard sits on the court floor, the Elbert County Lady Blue Devils, cheerleaders and fans celebrate the school's first-ever state girls basketball championship on March 10.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. As Rabun County Ladycat senior Sophie Woodard sits on the court floor, the Elbert County Lady Blue Devils, cheerleaders and fans celebrate the school's first-ever state girls basketball championship on March 10.

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Elbert County claims basketball crown

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Friday, March 18, 2022
The season did not end as the Ladycats had desired. With the scoreboard displaying 0:00, the Rabun County girls watched as Elbert County head coach Josh Jones and his Lady Blue Devils hoisted the trophy on March 10 in the Macon Coliseum as ECHS claimed its first girls Class AA state championship.
Photo by E. Lane Gresham. Emre Sungur, a freshman from Turkey, excels in pool for TFS.

Photo by E. Lane Gresham. Emre Sungur, a freshman from Turkey, excels in pool for TFS.

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Freshman phenom Sungur works toward ultimate goal as Olympic hopeful

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Like a fish in water, freshman Emre Sungur is a natural fit in the pool. Hailing from Istanbul, Turkey, Sungur found his way to Tallulah Falls School. He’s made an immediate impact on campus, and has had great success early and often as part of the state-qualifying swim team.
As the final seconds tick off the clock, the Rabun County fans and Ladycat bench come to their feet to celebrate the girls’ 50-39 Class AA Final Four victory as freshman Jacie McCall (14) even shows off her biceps. RCHS plays Elbert County March 10 for the state title.

As the final seconds tick off the clock, the Rabun County fans and Ladycat bench come to their feet to celebrate the girls’ 50-39 Class AA Final Four victory as freshman Jacie McCall (14) even shows off her biceps. RCHS plays Elbert County March 10 for the state title.

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RCHS girls handle Raiderettes’ late surge to advance to AA title game

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Playing one of their best defensive games of the season, the Ladycats now will compete for a Class AA state title after defeating Northeast 50-39 in the Final Four at Georgia College & State University on March 4.