Top-ranked Indians blank Commerce; Lady Indians fall to #1 Lady Tigers

Jared Mullis (Austin Poffenberger)

BOYS

The state’s #1-ranked team proved its hype on Tuesday evening with a Tallulah Falls 10-0 road win at Commerce. The win pushes the school record to now 10 straight victories as the Indians remain unbeaten.

Three players secured a hat trick, with Austin Ball, Jake Hall, and Landon Hall all recording 3 goals apiece. Jared Mullis added a goal and a pair of assists. Ball had 4 assists, and Luis Varona Pastor and Josiah Turney had one apiece. Kelton Reynolds, who secured his 12th career shutout, had 4 saves between the posts.

“The guys had a good game,” says coach Jeremy Stille. “We moved the ball well and put up a lot of shots. We will continue improving and everyone is excited for Senior Night on Thursday.”

The Indians, now 10-0 overall and 6-0 in region play, will play host to Elbert County Thursday for Senior Night.

GOALS:

3 – Austin Ball (27)
3 – Jake Hall (19)
3 – Landon Hall (8)
Jared Mullis (2)

ASSISTS:

4 – Austin Ball (11)
2 – Jared Mullis (2)
Luis Varano Pastor (2)
Josiah Turney (1)

SAVES:

4 – Kelton Reynolds (41)

GIRLS

The Lady Indians dropped an 11-1 final at Commerce on Tuesday night in a top-10 matchup within region play.

“Commerce (ranked #1 in the state) is a very good team,” says coach Travis Mullis. “I wished their coach good luck representing Region 8 going forward. Our team is in their third match working on a new formation – more passing connections and movements. Midfield and defenders are adapting, and our forwards are able to get more space to make plays in front of goal.”

#8 Tallulah Falls got its lone goal from Addie Higbie, her 23rd of the season. It came unassisted from the left side of the field.

“This game was another good test as we prepare for the rest of the regular season and into the state playoffs,” adds Mullis. “Our team will conntinue to get better as we maximize our understanding of how to play and use our abilities going forward. Next important step is Senior Night on Thursday when we’re able to celebrate our players. It’ll be a very special time for them.”

TFS is now 7-3 overall and 4-2 in region play.

GOALS:
Addie Higbie (23)

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