The Tallulah Falls School middle school boys tennis team completed a flawless regular season Thursday at home, shutting out Banks County 5-0.
The Indians finished 9-0 and earned the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the Southern Mountain League Tournament. They will play in the semifinal round Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Matteus York and Turner Lander each closed the regular season with 9-0 records after 8-0 wins. Ethan Alderfer won 8-1. Jackson Ledford and Elijah Pruitt won 8-0 in doubles, and Jase Cox and Lucas Bice won 8-0 by forfeit. Cox, who had gone 8-0 at No. 3 singles, moved to No. 2 doubles for the match and finished 9-0 overall.
Before the match, TFS recognized eighth graders Lander, York, Albert Ahmad, Ethan Alderfer, Ledford and Pruitt.
“It was a great day to recognize our 8th graders and come away with a W to end the regular season,” coach Anthony Cox said. “The boys will finish as the #1 seed in the SML tournament and look forward to the opportunity to compete for another championship. We have a great group of 8th graders who have made major contributions in our program. They will be missed!”
The TFS middle school girls also closed the regular season Thursday with a win over visiting Banks County, taking a 4-1 decision.
Joanna Neeley won 8-1 at No. 1 singles, and Alaina Bray won 8-1 at No. 2 singles. Tianni Wei won 8-0 by forfeit at No. 3 singles. In doubles, Allegra Perry and Demri Strickland lost 7-9 at No. 1 doubles, while Olivia Newkirk and Sarah Murunga won 8-4 at No. 2 doubles.
The Lady Indians, now 4-5, secured the fourth seed in the Southern Mountain League Tournament and will play in the opening round next week. The date, location and time are to be determined.
TFS recognized eighth graders Cora Blitch and Bray before the girls match.
“It was a great day to recognize our 8th graders and come away with a W to end the regular season,” Cox said. “The girls will finish as the four seed in the SML tournament and look forward to a first round match next week. Our eighth graders will be missed!”
