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Tallulah Falls’ Maggie Jackson was the low medalist at the area tournament. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Maggie Jackson was the low medalist at the area tournament. RANDY CRUMP/Special

TFS golf wins area 2-A tourney

Over the past three seasons, Tallulah Falls’ girls golf has dominated the Area 2-A Private tournament, and things were no different last Thursday.
Tate Shaw recorded two hits and scored two runs in the second game of TFS’ double header at Wesleyan to open the state playoffs last Thursday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Tate Shaw recorded two hits and scored two runs in the second game of TFS’ double header at Wesleyan to open the state playoffs last Thursday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Druw Jones powers Wesleyan past TFS

After earning their first trip to the state playoffs in program history, TFS’ baseball season came to a close Thursday, as they were swept by Wesleyan in the first round.  “As a coach I’m very proud.

Indians win area track meet

TFS’ men’s track team capped off a record-breaking season in the highest fashion over the weekend, as they brought home the Area 6-A Private championship Saturday.  TFS notched 151 points in the event, narrowly edging second place finisher Athens Christian who finished with 149.
Sutton Dover takes a sign from head coach Chris Akridge before stepping back into the box. Dover went 4-6 over the Raiders’ two state playoff games with two RBI and a home run. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Sutton Dover takes a sign from head coach Chris Akridge before stepping back into the box. Dover went 4-6 over the Raiders’ two state playoff games with two RBI and a home run. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Diamonds’ ending rough - Habersham runs into buzzsaw in Carrollton

Habersham Central’s playoff run ended in the first round last Thursday, as they were swept by the Region 5-6A’s top seeded team Carrollton.

Raiders take fourth in region

Entering the Region 8-6A track meet, Habersham Central’s men’s team felt good about its chances to extend its season with a solid showing. And that’s just what the Raiders did, taking fourth over stiff competition to send several athletes to sectionals.
Hadden Carswell takes a lead off third base before scoring HCHS’ first run of the night last Friday against Lanier. Carswell went 2-4 in his return to the diamond with two singles, a walk and two runs scored. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Hadden Carswell takes a lead off third base before scoring HCHS’ first run of the night last Friday against Lanier. Carswell went 2-4 in his return to the diamond with two singles, a walk and two runs scored. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Carswell leads memorable night for Raider seniors

The Raider baseball closed the regular season on a high note last Friday, as they took down Lanier 13-7 on senior night.  “I just can’t say how much these seniors mean to me.

Raiders ready for Round 2

The Raiders soccer team kicked off the state playoffs in winning fashion last Friday night, as they picked up a 3-2 win on the road against Rome.  “Anytime you pick up a round one win in the playoffs it’s awesome,” Raiders head coach Ric Wallace said.
Baylor Carnes, Chathan Clouatre and Malique Charlton celebrate after scoring a couple of late runs in last Tuesday’s game against Athens Christian Academy. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Baylor Carnes, Chathan Clouatre and Malique Charlton celebrate after scoring a couple of late runs in last Tuesday’s game against Athens Christian Academy. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Tallulah Falls makes history with first state playoff berth

After just four region wins in the previous four years – with only one game played last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic – Tallulah Falls School’s baseball team made several historic achievements for its program this year.