Athletics News

Season Recap: MS Girls Basketball

A conference semifinals run was the mark of an improved Lady Indians MS team in 2022-23. After suffering through growing pains last year with a young and inexperienced roster, this year's group took the next step in being a competitive team each night they took the court.

The result was a deep Tri-State Conference tournament run that ended in the semifinals to Towns County. The Lady Indians polished off the season with a respectable 7-7 record overall. That included two wins each against Woody Gap, River Christian, and rivals Rabun Gap. One of the high points for this group was a 3-game win streak after beating River Christian on December 2, Rabun Gap on December 5, and Woody Gap on December 6. 

Once in the Tri-State tournament, TFS earned a first round win over Rabun Gap, marking its third win over the rivals in the season. The run ended in the semis with a loss to Towns County.

Several girls stood out this season, while notable leading scorers included Handley James, LB Kafsky, Nora Mitchell, Linda White, and Payton McEntire. With only three players moving to high school next year, the team should be in great shape while having a chance to play for the conference title next season.