Indians advance to Sweet 16 in thrilling win over Lakeview

Tallulah Falls' TJ Cox, foreground, prepares for what would become the final serve in his 6-1, 7-5 win over Lakeview. With the win, his team now advances to State. (Twitter)

The Tallulah Falls Indians are Sweet 16 bound after edging out Lakeview 3-2 in the first round of the 1A Private state tournament. TFS earned the win on Wednesday evening on the home court.

With the match tied at 2-2, all eyes were on #3 singles, where freshman TJ Cox secured the win for Tallulah Falls with a 6-1, 7-5 win. Senior Josh Jackson won at #2 singles, and the first doubles combo of Jake Owensby and Zach Carringer also earned a win that needed extra play to determine a win.

Indians W 3-2 vs Lakeview

#1 Singles: Tanner Davis (9-4) L 3-6, 6-4, 0-6

#2 Singles: Josh Jackson (6-7) W 6-3, 6-3

#3 Singles: TJ Cox (8-3) W 6-1, 7-5

#1 Doubles: Jake Owensby & Zach Carringer (10-4) W 6-3, 6-6 (7-1)

#2 Doubles: Aiden & Everett VanOrman (6-5) L

The Indians are now 9-4 overall on the season, and advance to the Sweet 16 to take on Landmark Christian on the road.