Make it two-for-two. The Indians joined the GHSA officially in 2021 and quickly made their first playoff run. What followed in 2022 was yet another playoff appearance, as Tallulah Falls went 10-5-1 overall, securing a third-place finish in the region standings.
The 2022 Indians set school records with a 4-game win streak and four clean sheet wins. A mostly young team got solid contributions from the entire roster, and the team was more well-balanced than it has been in previous years.
Coach Jeremy Stille guided the Indians to a second straight playoff behind a 6-3 mark inside of region play. After an opening draw against North Hall, the Indians reeled off four straight victories before a loss to Stephens County. However, the boys went on to win five of the next seven and enjoyed a senior night 3-0 win over Athens Christian. The Indians dropped their first-round playoff game at Fellowship Christian Academy by a 7-1 final on the road.
Senior Sean Lynes, Jr. scored a team-high 23 goals this season, which was one shy of the school record of Max Farris set last season. Austin Ball added nine goals, and a total of 10 TFS players notched goals in 2022. Ball had a second straight double-digit assist season, with a career-best 13. He became the school’s all-time career assist leader, and still has two seasons to play.
Freshman Clay Kafsky showcased his skill set as well with two goals and five assists, while senior Trevor Bramlett had an identical output. The defensive unit, featuring Jake Wehrstein, Brit Shaw, and Josiah Turney, led an outstanding defense. Freshman keeper Kelton Reynolds and fellow keeper Reilly Chatman were clutch between the posts. Lynes, Jr., Bramlett, and Giovanni Ramirez are the only seniors falling off the roster heading into next year.
GOAL LEADERS
- Sean Lynes, Jr. – 23
- Austin Ball – 9
- Trevor Bramlett/Jackson Cording/Clay Kafsky – 2
- Jake Wehrstein/Jackson Pollock/Giovanni Ramirez/Gavin Atkinson/Koen Eller – 1
ASSIST LEADERS
- Austin Ball – 13
- Trevor Bramlett/Clay Kafsky – 5
- Sean Lynes, Jr. – 3
- Giovanni Ramirez – 2
- Jarred Mullis/Jackson Pollock/Jackson Cording – 1
