Men’s Basketball Win Region Championship; Women with Impressive 20 Win Season

The Toccoa Falls College Men and Women’s Basketball teams recently traveled to Kissimmee, Florida to compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Region Tournament. The TFC Men’s team battled to victory and walked away with the grand title of Region Champions! Unfortunately, the #1 power ranked TFC Women’s team  fell short in the final championship game. Both teams had remarkable and unprecedented seasons which continue to build an exciting future for these programs.

The Men’s Basketball team gained momentum in the tournament after defeating Bob Jones University 91-71 in the second round for the South Region. This resounding win secured their spot in the championship game that was held on Saturday, February 25th. The #1 TFC Men’s team faced #2 Trinity Baptist for the championship game and defeated the opposing Eagles 71-66. Along with the title of Region Champions, the team secured a spot to compete in the upcoming NCCAA National Tournament. Several players were also awarded Region Awards and TFC Men’s coach, Dwayne Felder, was named South Region Coach of the Year.

Men’s Basketball Player Awards

Anthony Williams II | South Region Player of the Year & First Team All Region

Josh Parker | Second Team All Region

Tyriq Perry | Second Team All Region

Zack Cepress | All Region Freshman Team

Christ Chamberlain | All Region Freshman Team

The TFC Women’s team entered the NCCAA South Tournament as the #1 seed with a 20-7 regular season record for the 2022-2023 season. A 20 win season is one of the most impressive standings in the history of the program. The Women’s team defeated #4 Trinity Baptist 63-58 in the second round to advance to the finals. The championship game was hard fought, but unfortunately, the ladies fell short to #2 Pensacola Christian with a final score of 57-49. Because of such an outstanding regular season, the Women’s Team is hopeful for a bid to attend the National Championship Tournament that is set to be hosted in Missouri. TFC Women’s Coach, Micah Ryals, was also named South Region Coach of the Year and led many of his players to Region Awards as well.

Women’s Basketball Player Awards

Jaliyah Howard | First Team All Region

Kenya Robinson | First Team All Region, All Region Freshman Team, Freshman of the Year

Sarah Holland | Second Team All Region

Jyesha Butts | All Region Freshman Team

Congratulations are in order for both the Men and Women’s teams for incredible regular seasons, successful tournament appearances, individual player awards, and excellent coaching.