TFS celebrates fall student-athletes

Tallulah Falls School varsity volleyball players were among those honored during a school sports banquet held November 5 in Dillard. Shown, from left, are Most Improved, Abby Carlan of Baldwin; MVP, Katie Corbett of Lakemont; Indian Award, Kate Blackburn of Demorest; Indian Award, Lillie Free of Clarkesville. (Chaz Mullis/TFS Yearbook Staff)

Student-athletes from Tallulah Falls School celebrated the culmination of the fall sports season at a banquet held at The Dillard House on Nov. 5.

Varsity coaches from cross country, boys’ soccer and volleyball presented individual awards in various categories to athletes during the awards portion of the evening.

Athletic Director Scott Neal, emcee for the evening spoke to attendees about the athletic philosophies at TFS.

“We are very proud of our volleyball team who qualified for state for the fifth straight year; our multinational soccer team whose interactions exemplify what we want to happen in our world; our first-ever state qualifying, 12th place girls cross country team; and our ninth place in state boys cross country team,” Neal said.

Neal praised the student-athletes for their great character and fierce competitiveness.

“We are thrilled with the successes, representation and the bonding memories forged through the daily interactions of these fine young athletes!” he said.

In addition to individual awards, student-athletes were recognized for participation, lettering and post-season competition.