Indians prove themselves to be ‘Elite’
Back-to-back Elite 8 runs highlights historic season for TFS
The record books were altered significantly for the TFS Indians in the 2025-26 season. Milestones came for individuals, while the team set a record that proved it was one of the best programs in the state. A second straight Elite 8 run is a first for Tallulah Falls.
The Indians won a mind-boggling seven games over top-10 ranked opponents. That began in the season-opening win over then #6-ranked Towns County, and also included wins over George Walton three times (ranked #1, #4, #6), Bethlehem Christian (#3), Lakeview (#4), and Loganville Christian (#8). Tallulah Falls held its own top-10 ranking all season, peaking at #1 for the first time in school history.
The Indians went 15-11 altogether, finishing third in the region and winning their opening playoff game and narrowly missing out on a Final 4. TFS began to peak at the right time, winning five straight before a region semifinals loss.
Coach Cody Coleman notched his 100th career victory at home against Riverside on February 5, and two games later senior guard Neyo Bain recorded his 1,000th career point.
Coleman is the winningest coach in program history, and Bain is one of six to reach the 1K mark. He finished fifth all-time with 1,057 points, and is second all-time in assists (246), second in steals (182), and had over 300 rebounds. Bain was the leading scorer with 14.3 points per game, earning All-Region honors.
Brian Neely was also named to the All-Region team, while Todor Stanimirovic was an Honorable Mention. Stanimirovic led the team in rebounding (157 total) and blocks (13). Neely, a junior, has 627 points, 425 rebounds, 143 assists, and 97 steals heading into his senior year.
Coleman's guidance over the boys basketball program now includes seven straight postseason berths, with no signs of stopping anytime soon.