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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.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Montgomery Dampier was among the Tallulah Falls swimmers to take a top-three finish in their individual events at “Shiver Me Timbers.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Montgomery Dampier was among the Tallulah Falls swimmers to take a top-three finish in their individual events at “Shiver Me Timbers.

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TFS varsity swim team dominates ‘Shiver Me Timbers’

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
In the “Shiver Me Timbers” Invitational hosted by Tallulah Falls School on Saturday, the varsity swim team dominated the opposition. The Indians and Lady Indians both placed first out of eight teams on Jan. 8. “This meet was a prelims/finals meet,” explains coach Rachel Nichols.
Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Joaquin Acuna, left, wrestles for Rabun Gap on Jan. 7 during the team’s home opener. The Eagles defeated Southlake Christian and Wesleyan Christian School.

Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Joaquin Acuna, left, wrestles for Rabun Gap on Jan. 7 during the team’s home opener. The Eagles defeated Southlake Christian and Wesleyan Christian School.

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Rabun Gap wrestling program celebrated at Jan. 7 home opener

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School celebrated the legacy of its wrestling program during the Eagles home opener on Friday, Jan. 7, at the Andrew Ritchie Gymnasium. The Eagles won 60-16 over Wesleyan Christian School, and beat Southlake Christian 57-24 to sweep the meet.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. TFS’s Narissa Dawson elevates her shot for the Lady Indians.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. TFS’s Narissa Dawson elevates her shot for the Lady Indians.

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Lady Indians better their record with 2 more wins

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
The No. 10-ranked Tallulah Falls School girls basketball team improved its overall record by adding two more victories. The Lady Indians defeated Prince Avenue Christian 76-45 and Loganville Christian 63-8 in the past week.

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TFS boys claim victory, take loss to begin 2022 slate

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
The Tallulah Falls boys basketball team went 1-1 in its recent contests with a 53-47 loss to Prince Avenue Christian and 77-38 win over Loganville Christian. Prince Avenue Christian boys 53; Tallulah Falls 47 The then No. 2-ranked Indians saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in a Jan.

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Rabun County hard to beat on hardwood

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, January 6, 2022
The Rabun County boys basketball team pushed its record to 12-4 after claiming wins in three of the last four outings. The Wildcats have primarily been led by seniors Connor McKay, Gus Hood, Grayson Carver and sophomore Cooper Welch.