Sports

Tallulah Falls’ Ariel Kelsick was not challenged in her No. 1 singles match for the region title, winning 6-0, 6-3 to help the Lady Indians go back to back. TFS  ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ Ariel Kelsick was not challenged in her No. 1 singles match for the region title, winning 6-0, 6-3 to help the Lady Indians go back to back. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Lady Indians win 2nd straight region crown

   The Lady Indians won a 16th consecutive match, which netted a second straight region title. The Indians lost a 3-2 decision in the title match, as both teams took on Rabun County at Elbert County Wednesday evening.    The Lady Indians earned a 3-0 win, all coming at singles.
Tallulah Falls seniors Joseph McGahee (left) and Marc Crotta competed in Colorado Springs, Colo. along with coach Tim Stamey. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls seniors Joseph McGahee (left) and Marc Crotta competed in Colorado Springs, Colo. along with coach Tim Stamey. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Crotta, McGahee compete with best shooters in U.S.

   Tallulah Falls seniors Marc Crotta and Joseph McGahee completed their 60 shot standing Junior Olympic National Championship competition on April 9-10 in Colorado Springs. The duo were up against the best in the United States 20 years old and younger.
The Raiders celebrate with  Konnor Burrell after he hit a  two-run home run in the bottom of the 5th  inning against Apalachee last week. ZACH TAYLOR/ Special

The Raiders celebrate with Konnor Burrell after he hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 5th inning against Apalachee last week. ZACH TAYLOR/ Special

Diamond Raiders jockey for playoff position

   All was quiet through 3 frames in Friday’s tilt between the Red Elephants and Habersham Central. That all changed when Gainesville’s Asher Stephens smacked a 3-run blast in the bottom of the 4th.
Roy Lee Williams and his wife Sherry live in Toccoa today. Williams was a Raider defensive mainstay in the early 1980s. SUBMITTED

Roy Lee Williams and his wife Sherry live in Toccoa today. Williams was a Raider defensive mainstay in the early 1980s. SUBMITTED

Williams adds another stalwart from historic 1981 defense to Ring of Honor

   The 1981 Habersham Central defense will always stand out as among the finest the program has ever produced. Statistically, they stand as the second best in school history – allowing just 90 points over 11 games.
Tallulah Falls’ Brianna Walter made a big impact on the Indians’ state runner-up rifle team this year. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Brianna Walter made a big impact on the Indians’ state runner-up rifle team this year. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Walter hit the mark during TFS career

   Brianna Walter has had a massive impact in her short time at Tallulah Falls School. The Sugar Hill native has a disciplined regiment and thrives on positive energy as each shot gets her closer to perfection.
Tucker Bohannon (above) and Habersham Central’s boys soccer team took on North Forsyth at home Tuesday after press time for the region championship.

Tucker Bohannon (above) and Habersham Central’s boys soccer team took on North Forsyth at home Tuesday after press time for the region championship.

Raider boys soccer fights for region title

   Habersham Central's boys soccer team made it a clean sweep on the pitch for the Raiders as region champions, as the boys beat North Forsyth 1-0 Tuesday night to claim the top of the table..
Hudson Gailey raises his bat in frustration after striking out to end the ball game against Apalachee on Wednesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Hudson Gailey raises his bat in frustration after striking out to end the ball game against Apalachee on Wednesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Diamond Raiders look to bounce back tonight

   The Diamond Raiders hosted Apalachee Wednesday and got their crack at avenging Monday’s narrow loss to the Wildcats in Winder. A late comeback attempt came up just short as Habersham fell, 5-4.
Tallulah Falls’ Kale Borchers celebrates a goal during a match earlier this season. The Indians are back-to-back region champions and will be hunting for more honors in the state playoffs. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Kale Borchers celebrates a goal during a match earlier this season. The Indians are back-to-back region champions and will be hunting for more honors in the state playoffs. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tribe has eyes on bigger goals

   After the Tallulah Falls boys soccer team put a bow on another region title last week, supporters of the club naturally shifted focus towards the rapidly approaching postseason.    For the team itself, however, playoff preparations have been in the works a little bit longer.
Members of the Tallulah Falls varsity boys soccer team are (front row, from left) Nick Edenfield, Jacob Mitchell, Alvaro Garcia Breton, Heath Booker, Versean Lynes and Koen Eller. Middle row are (from left) Tyson Hall, Jared Mullis, Landon Hall, Eli Damron, Clay Kafsky and Austin Ball. Back row are (from left) Coach Travis Mullis, Jackson Cording, Josiah Turney, Laith Reynolds, Kelton Reynolds, Jakob Wehrstein, Britton Shaw, Kale Borcher, Coach Jeremy Stille and Manager Cole Borchers. STRAWBRIDGE STUDIOS

Members of the Tallulah Falls varsity boys soccer team are (front row, from left) Nick Edenfield, Jacob Mitchell, Alvaro Garcia Breton, Heath Booker, Versean Lynes and Koen Eller. Middle row are (from left) Tyson Hall, Jared Mullis, Landon Hall, Eli Damron, Clay Kafsky and Austin Ball. Back row are (from left) Coach Travis Mullis, Jackson Cording, Josiah Turney, Laith Reynolds, Kelton Reynolds, Jakob Wehrstein, Britton Shaw, Kale Borcher, Coach Jeremy Stille and Manager Cole Borchers. STRAWBRIDGE STUDIOS

TFS boys soccer wraps up back-to-back region championships

   The Tallulah Falls Indians officially clinched their second straight Region Championship with a 4-2 road win Thursday at Elbert County.    Jackson Cording, Kale Borchers, Austin Ball (30th goal), and Jake Wehrstein each scored a goal as No. 2-ranked TFS secured the victory.