Sports

Indian tennis teams want to net more wins

Ready or not, the Tallulah Falls School tennis teams are set to open the 2022 season. It comes as a season full of promise for both the boys and girls, coached by Randy Morris. GIRLS The Lady Indians made history last year, advancing to the GHSA State Tournament for the first time ever.

TFS looks to build on baseball playoff run

The natural step for the Indians is to build off last season’s playoff run. TFS put up a program-record 13 wins, finished fourth in the region standings, and played in their first-ever playoff series. This all happened under first-year head coach Justin Pollock.
Photo courtesy of Randy Crump. Austin Ball kicks the ball in action last year for Tallulah Falls. He will be looked upon as a leader for this year's team.

Photo courtesy of Randy Crump. Austin Ball kicks the ball in action last year for Tallulah Falls. He will be looked upon as a leader for this year's team.

TFS boys soccer goes into second year of GHSA after first-ever playoff berth

Last season proved historic for the TFS Indians in more ways than one. It was the first year as part of GHSA, and produced the team’s first-ever state playoff berth, as well as eight wins and the single-season goals record being surpassed by former Tallulah Falls star Max Farris.

Gibson promoted to Rabun Co.’s AD

Rabun County school officials announced Tuesday afternoon that Jason Gibson has been promoted to RCHS athletic director. Gibson served as the assistant athletic director under former athletic director and head football coach Jaybo Shaw.

Big wins catapult RCHS girls in rankings

The Rabun County Ladycats boosted their overall record to 15-3 as one of those victories included a win over the Class AA No. 1-ranked and region foe Elbert County. The RCHS girls have reached their win total using a tough defense and balanced scoring from an array of players.

‘Cats run wild on 2022 opponents

The Rabun County boys basketball team continued its solid play after the school system and the county were hit with an accumulation of snow from winter storm Izzy. In the last four contests for the RCHS boys (15-5), the Wildcats have been 3-1 as the three victories came against region opponents.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Senior Gavin Page displays his emotions during the Tallulah Falls 60-50 victory over visiting Athens Christian on Jan. 24. Page, Charlie Cody, George Ketch and Milos Vico were honored Tuesday night on senior night.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Senior Gavin Page displays his emotions during the Tallulah Falls 60-50 victory over visiting Athens Christian on Jan. 24. Page, Charlie Cody, George Ketch and Milos Vico were honored Tuesday night on senior night.

TFS slides past Loganville Christian on senior night

Tallulah Falls secured a 64-58 win over Loganville Christian Academy at home Tuesday night, while also celebrating four seniors. Charlie Cody, George Ketch, Gavin Page and Milos Vico all were recognized as seniors.
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.

Roman honored at United Soccer Coaches Awards Banquet

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.

Tallulah Falls sweeps 1A swimming championships in final home meet

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).