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Georgia basketball headed for ‘March Madness’

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
For the first time since 2011, both the University of Georgia men’s and women’s basketball teams are headed for “The Big Dance,” as announced on Sunday evening, when the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball Tournament brackets were revealed.
Submitted Photo. New Rabun Gap director JC Gonzalez has taken over the Eagles’ soccer programs after more than 20 years of coaching experience. The girls’ program and Gonzalez made its debut on Feb. 12.

Submitted Photo. New Rabun Gap director JC Gonzalez has taken over the Eagles’ soccer programs after more than 20 years of coaching experience. The girls’ program and Gonzalez made its debut on Feb. 12.

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RGNS girls soccer begins new season with new coach

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
With the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, JC Gonzalez knew that after over 20 years of coaching college soccer it was time for him to return to the high school ranks, where he got his start.
TFS Athletics . The Tallulah Falls School boys golf team includes Liam Burke, Ryder Cantrell, Wyatt Dorsey, Owen Earp, Maddox English, Jayden Hangbo, Emmitt Likins, Kalvin Ngov, Max Pulliam, Rylee Smith and Tate Turpin.

TFS Athletics . The Tallulah Falls School boys golf team includes Liam Burke, Ryder Cantrell, Wyatt Dorsey, Owen Earp, Maddox English, Jayden Hangbo, Emmitt Likins, Kalvin Ngov, Max Pulliam, Rylee Smith and Tate Turpin.

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Indian golf makes serious drives on the links with a new coach

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Facing competition within the region as well as large programs such as Buford, the Tallulah Falls Indians played well on March 10 and finished 11th overall among 20 or so teams. Ryder Cantrell again was the team low medalist with a 79 across 18 holes. Max Pulliam and Owen Earp both turned in an 81.
TFS Athletics. The boys track team consists of Ryan Anderson, Sam Belk, Ayden Catledge, Jett Davis, AJ Dills, Eric Guan, Kevin Kongkeo, Landon Lewis, Cody Loonubon, Lennon Magadia, Gonzalo Martinez, Jordan Miller, Brian Neely, Fenn NeSmith, Hawk Oliver, Hudson Penland, Teagan Penland, Kaden Purcell, Jonathan Seaman, Sid Sharma, Gavin Simmons, Miguel Smith, Aleksandar Stefanovic, Tomas Vyskok and Ethan Williams.

TFS Athletics. The boys track team consists of Ryan Anderson, Sam Belk, Ayden Catledge, Jett Davis, AJ Dills, Eric Guan, Kevin Kongkeo, Landon Lewis, Cody Loonubon, Lennon Magadia, Gonzalo Martinez, Jordan Miller, Brian Neely, Fenn NeSmith, Hawk Oliver, Hudson Penland, Teagan Penland, Kaden Purcell, Jonathan Seaman, Sid Sharma, Gavin Simmons, Miguel Smith, Aleksandar Stefanovic, Tomas Vyskok and Ethan Williams.

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Tallulah Falls track and field squads look to build on past success

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tallulah Falls’ Joanna Miller had a fantastic performance at the Friday Night Under the SKG Lights track and field meet at Seckinger High School on March 13. The Lady Indians finished fourth, while the Indians came in sixth overall. Miller led the Lady Indians by placing first in the 200 (26.
TFS Athletics.The Tallulah Falls School girls soccer team of players and managers include Cassidy Coles, Dora Gainzarain Hernando, Ryleigh Wilson, Haylen McGugan, Avery Keim, Narissa Dawson, Sienna Slater, Mara Pejanovic, LB Kafsky, Jocelyn Hall, Leyre Martinez Herreros, Bailey Crumley, Adelaide Tatum, Lucia Roser de Hoyos, Sarah Lundy, Marta Beltran, Margalida Amengual Sanchez, Lily Gaglio, Marissa Kinsey and Laura Ruiz Rendon.

TFS Athletics.The Tallulah Falls School girls soccer team of players and managers include Cassidy Coles, Dora Gainzarain Hernando, Ryleigh Wilson, Haylen McGugan, Avery Keim, Narissa Dawson, Sienna Slater, Mara Pejanovic, LB Kafsky, Jocelyn Hall, Leyre Martinez Herreros, Bailey Crumley, Adelaide Tatum, Lucia Roser de Hoyos, Sarah Lundy, Marta Beltran, Margalida Amengual Sanchez, Lily Gaglio, Marissa Kinsey and Laura Ruiz Rendon.

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Tallulah Falls soccer kicking into high gear early in season

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
In the five full seasons that Jeremy Stille has spearheaded the Indians soccer team, Tallulah Falls has gone 68-15-1. That represents a stellar .809 win percentage since 2021.
TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School baseball team includes Jordan Miller, Sean Forbes, Richard Ferguson, Easton Pollock, Brody Dampier, Ashton Roache, Jackson Savage, Drew Barron, William NeSmith, Leslie Sands, Jr., Farris Nicholson, Alex Stefanovic and Brantley Allen.

TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School baseball team includes Jordan Miller, Sean Forbes, Richard Ferguson, Easton Pollock, Brody Dampier, Ashton Roache, Jackson Savage, Drew Barron, William NeSmith, Leslie Sands, Jr., Farris Nicholson, Alex Stefanovic and Brantley Allen.

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Diamond Indians have all-new look

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
It’s an all-new look for the Indians heading into the 2026 season, though there’s a good bit of familiarity at the same time. University of California commit Ashton Roache, who holds numerous school records, is back to put several of them far out of reach.
TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School boys tennis team members are (above) Reilly Cox, Christian David, Jackson Davis, Dylan Johnson, Caleb Kelly, Cowen Perry, Elijah Pinney, Zeek Pruitt, Glad Puscasu, Miguel Smith.

TFS Athletics. The Tallulah Falls School boys tennis team members are (above) Reilly Cox, Christian David, Jackson Davis, Dylan Johnson, Caleb Kelly, Cowen Perry, Elijah Pinney, Zeek Pruitt, Glad Puscasu, Miguel Smith.

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Tallulah Falls tennis holding court in 2026

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
For the fourth time this school year, Tallulah Falls has a coach who reached a milestone win, as Anthony Cox reached No. 100 on March 13 at Stratford Academy. It was yet another dominant victory, as the Lady Indians won 5-0.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Wildcat golf team on the right track to begin the season. This year RCHS also has a girls golf team after Bella Hulsey competed as an individual at state last season. From left, Coach Wes Holcombe, Reed Lafevers, Graham Anderson, Jason Juarez, Hunter Griggs, Bradley Lewis, Isabella Hulsey, Ethan Holton, Connor Crane, Landan Bedingfield, Lane Henson, Hayden Cannon and Roberto Diaz.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Wildcat golf team on the right track to begin the season. This year RCHS also has a girls golf team after Bella Hulsey competed as an individual at state last season. From left, Coach Wes Holcombe, Reed Lafevers, Graham Anderson, Jason Juarez, Hunter Griggs, Bradley Lewis, Isabella Hulsey, Ethan Holton, Connor Crane, Landan Bedingfield, Lane Henson, Hayden Cannon and Roberto Diaz.

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Wildcat golf eyes fourth straight state tourney appearance

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rabun County’s boys golf team made the state championship tournament for the third consecutive season last year, while Wildcat girls golfer Bella Hulsey qualified as an individual.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Lady Cat soccer team looks to continue to play hard and notch more wins. Back row: Head Coach Brad Holcombe, Holly Crowe, Kenlee Hedge, Barbara Vargas, Isabella Merrail and Coach Deanna Clark. Middle Row: Zara Aponte, Iris Ortiz-Gavidia, Denise Zaldivar, Ellie Hernandez, Hayden Bass, Addison Stout and Abbey Courtney. First Row: Abril Figueroa, Evelyn Rios, Maria Ramos, Leslie Avila, Braylee Reed and Karleigh Nixion.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County Lady Cat soccer team looks to continue to play hard and notch more wins. Back row: Head Coach Brad Holcombe, Holly Crowe, Kenlee Hedge, Barbara Vargas, Isabella Merrail and Coach Deanna Clark. Middle Row: Zara Aponte, Iris Ortiz-Gavidia, Denise Zaldivar, Ellie Hernandez, Hayden Bass, Addison Stout and Abbey Courtney. First Row: Abril Figueroa, Evelyn Rios, Maria Ramos, Leslie Avila, Braylee Reed and Karleigh Nixion.

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Lady Cats soccer looking to get back on track with full roster

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Amidst a slow start to the 2026 season, the Rabun County girls soccer team is looking to turn things around and get on the right page as region play begins. On March 6, Rabun County earned its first victory of the season, dominating Elbert County, 9-1.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County boys soccer team seeks to remain disciplined and grow as a unit as the season progresses. front Row: Silas Stockton, Johnny Bohorquez, Frank Lopez and Levi Stockton. SECOND ROW: Allen Miguel, Jeimir Mendoza, Yair Avila, Head Coach Cameron Heyen, Jaime Cuevas and Miguel Nolasco Suarez. THIRD ROW: Marlin Miguel, Eviel Ramos, Alan Lozada, Jovani Merino and Cristian Avila. FOURTH ROW: Carlos Lopez-Justus, Chris Merino, Bryan Avila and Kevin Mandujano. FI

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. The Rabun County boys soccer team seeks to remain disciplined and grow as a unit as the season progresses. front Row: Silas Stockton, Johnny Bohorquez, Frank Lopez and Levi Stockton. SECOND ROW: Allen Miguel, Jeimir Mendoza, Yair Avila, Head Coach Cameron Heyen, Jaime Cuevas and Miguel Nolasco Suarez. THIRD ROW: Marlin Miguel, Eviel Ramos, Alan Lozada, Jovani Merino and Cristian Avila. FOURTH ROW: Carlos Lopez-Justus, Chris Merino, Bryan Avila and Kevin Mandujano. FI

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RCHS boys soccer returns with fresh faces following Elite Eight

Wesley Branch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
After a run to the Elite Eight a season ago, the Rabun County boys soccer team is back on the pitch, but this season is led by several fresh faces, compiling a young roster. One of those fresh faces – on the sidelines rather than the field – is first-year head coach Cameron Heyen.