Tallulah Falls School

TFS volleyball head to state Final Four

Hosting the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, Tallulah Falls volleyball claimed wins on Oct. 4 over Fulton Science Academy and Loganville Christian to advance to the Final Four. The wins stapled down a semifinal berth to be played at Shorter University on Oct. 10. The Lady Indians, ranked No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls volleyball senior Becca Heyl (left center) and her father and head coach Matt Heyl (far left) on Senior Night, accompanied by Becca’s mother Coral Hulsey and President & Head of School for TFS, Dr. Larry Peevy. The Lady Indians finished the regular season 24-8, securing their third region title in program history.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls volleyball senior Becca Heyl (left center) and her father and head coach Matt Heyl (far left) on Senior Night, accompanied by Becca’s mother Coral Hulsey and President & Head of School for TFS, Dr. Larry Peevy. The Lady Indians finished the regular season 24-8, securing their third region title in program history.

Family ties run deep for Fall sports in Rabun

Sports and family are intertwined throughout life. Teams, schools and programs are considered family and relationships between players can reflect that of siblings. Coaches, the leader of the team or “family,” symbolize the role of a mother or father.
Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls School volleyball coach Matt Heyl was named Coach of the Year in the region for the fourth consecutive year.

Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls School volleyball coach Matt Heyl was named Coach of the Year in the region for the fourth consecutive year.

Tallulah Falls well-represented in All-Region honors

Tallulah Falls was well-represented with the announcement of the All-Region selections for volleyball. Four Lady Indians earned the honors, while coach Matt Heyl was named Coach of the Year.

TFS secures volleyball region title with win over Loganville Christian

The Lady Indians earned their third region volleyball championship in program history with a 3-0 win over No. 6-ranked Loganville Christian on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Tallulah Falls, who entered as the No. 4-ranked team in the state, secured the home court with a dominant outing.
Submitted Photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program recently visited the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City.

Submitted Photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program recently visited the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City.

Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program ‘off and running’

Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership Program is off and running for the 2025-26 school year, as program participants convened last week for a tour of Rabun County’s own Foxfire Village and Museum.
Photo courtesy of Elisha Boggs. Cyclists riding in the 2025 Twin Rivers Challenge will be able to take in the fall foliage as they ride through Tallulah Gorge State Park.

Photo courtesy of Elisha Boggs. Cyclists riding in the 2025 Twin Rivers Challenge will be able to take in the fall foliage as they ride through Tallulah Gorge State Park.

11th annual bicycle ride supports students at Tallulah Falls School

There’s no better way to experience Northeast Georgia’s breathtaking fall colors than from the saddle of a bike. On Saturday, Oct.
Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls’ Tori Crotta at one point had a run of nine at serve.

Photo courtesy of Austin Poffenberger. Tallulah Falls’ Tori Crotta at one point had a run of nine at serve.

Crotta helps lift TFS to eighth straight volleyball win

The No. 4-ranked Lady Indians had a quick 3-0 volleyball win at home on Tuesday, Sept. 9, over Athens Christian. The win is the eighth in a row for the Tallulah Falls School, who continues to be without blemish in the region. Tallulah Falls won 25-9, 25-18, 25-21.

Heyl reaches elite milestone with 200th career victory

Tallulah Falls’ all-time winningest coach Matt Heyl reached a new milestone with his 200th career win with the Lady Indians volleyball team. The win came on Sept. 2 with a 2-0 victory over George Walton in front of the home crowd.
Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls volleyball players Margalida Amengual Sanchez and Shelby Simmons celebrate a point. The Lady Indians are now 11-5.

Submitted Photo. Tallulah Falls volleyball players Margalida Amengual Sanchez and Shelby Simmons celebrate a point. The Lady Indians are now 11-5.

TFS volleyball remains flawless in region with road win

The No. 6-ranked Lady Indians secured a 3-0 road win at Athens Christian on Tuesday, Aug. 26, keeping their perfect region record intact at 2-0. TFS took the opening set 25-21, swapping the lead a couple of times.