#10-ranked Tallulah Falls won both Monday home matches against region foes George Walton and non-region opponents Lumpkin County. The straight-set wins extend the Lady Indians’ win streak to now eight matches.
Against George Walton, TFS won 25-13, 25-10. Shelby Whisnant accounted for almost 20 of the total points on her serve, according to coach Matt Heyl. Margalida Amengual Sanchez set and served well, and the connection between her and Becca Heyl led to several key kills. Laura Ruiz Rendon did a great job organizing the defense and taking control.
In the finale against Lumpkin, the girls won 25-14, 25-15 to sweep the match. Sanchez made some solid sets to Lily Smith, who had several great kills. Ca’Rin Swinton and Jace Ibemere were strong at the net. Whisnant led the way again with some solid serving runs, and Rendon and Heyl had a great defensive match.
The Lady Indians improve to 20-14 overall on the season, and are now 7-1 in region play.
Meanwhile, the JV girls earned a straight-set win over George Walton, 25-19, 25-18. Tori Crotta had five kills and five aces, Finley Ridlehoover added three kills and three aces, and Keely Franks added four aces. Nora Mitchell and Stella Bowman both had two aces as well.
Against Lumpkin County, the JV girls lost 25-23, 18-25, 11-15 despite taking the opening set. Crotta had seven kills and four aces this time, while Bowman had two kills and two blocks. Franks, Becca Roberts, Ridlehoover, and Emma Whisnant each had an ace, while Mitchell, Bowman, and Roberts added two kills apiece.
The JV Lady Indians now stand at 11-11 overall and 4-3 in region play.
