May 18, 2013
Sports
Lady Raiders sweep WCON tourney games, Raiders split with North Hall, Banks County
Habersham Central won three of four games during the annual WCON Holiday Classic Thursday and Friday on the HCHS campus. The Lady Raiders swept a pair of games during the event, while the Raiders s...
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Piedmont cancels men’s basketball season
The 2012-13 season is over for the Piedmont College men’s basketball team. On Friday, PC Director of Athletics John Dzik announced the remainder of season has been cancelled, effective immediately....
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Jeremy Trotman, shown during a win over Alpharetta’s Daniel Adam, went 5-0 on the way to the 160-pound championship Saturday in Cumming.
Trotman rolls to Hook' Em Clash title
After a day and a half of wrestling competition, it took less than 40 seconds for Habersham Central's Jeremy Trotman to become a Hook' Em Holiday Clash champion. Trotman picked up the tournament ti...
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HC football players honored
The Habersham Central football program recently held its annual season-ending banquet to recognize the freshman, junior varsity and varsity squads For the varsity team, senior Brandt Rineheart was ...
Dec 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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HCHS senior Sam Martin, top, co ntrols North Forsyth’s Preston Ernst during the 126-pound championship match at the Coal Mountain Classic in Cumming. Martin went undefeated in the tournament, beating Ernst in the finals.
Martin wins Coal Mountain title
Habersham Central’s wrestling team got the Christmas break off to a good start with a solid performance at the Coal Mountain Classic last Saturday in Cumming. HCHS senior Sam Martin brought home an...
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Raiders split Classic games with Warriors, Titans
Habersham Central split a pair of games in the Piedmont College Holiday Classic to claim third place in the boys' division. The Raiders (3-8) knocked off North Oconee Friday afternoon in the consol...
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The Habersham Central girls’ basketball team knocked off North Oconee to win the Piedmont College Holiday Classic Saturday night in Demorest. Team members are, front from left, Carlee Ruark, Kelly Oren, Haley Gerrin, Brianna Barrett, Jen Lovell, Kenzie Fleming, Christy Smith; back row, head coach John Hood, Anslee Foster, assistant coach Sharea Duncan, Abi Lovell, Sarah Cantrell, Carly Sales, Jalen Davis, Alicia Maddox, Bliss Allen, assistant coach Lindsay Drummond, assistant coach Miles Kendall and Haley Cook.
HCHS wins Piedmont College Holiday Classic girls’ title
Over the past few years, Habersham Central and North Oconee have had some close, physical battles on the basketball court. Nothing changed as the two girls’ teams met Friday night in the championsh...
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Members of the middle school wrestling team, which is currently 10-0 in dual matches, are, front from left, Brice Austin, Andrew Bauer, Dawson Dale, Tarin Westbrook, Nolberto Vasquez, Andrew Burpee, Seth Trotman, Dario Rios, Luke McLain; middle row, Easley Smith, Caleb Chastain, Jacob Savage, Austin Disharoon, Sam Butikofer, Seth Smith, Lane Mariotti, Richard Smith, Austin Fogle; back row, coach Brent Hinkel, Mason Roberts, Trey Hurt, Will Garrett, Tyler Rattanaxy, Tyler Purdee, Adam Harrup, Brandon Blankenship, Baylor Hinshaw, Cody Ridley and coach Dr. Jamie Butikofer. Not shown are A.J. Wheeler and coach David Nichols.
HCMS wrestling team 10-0 in dual matches
The Habersham County middle school wrestling team might not be ready to take a holiday break considering how well the team is currently performing. The Raiders protected their perfect duals match s...
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HNGA teams start season
The basketball season is off and running for both Habersham Ninth Grade Academy teams. On the boys' side, the Raiders, coached by Matt Huff, are 3-5 so far this season. After starting the season 1-...
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Wilbanks’ girls teams still unbeaten; North, South squads pick up victories
With the Christmas break just around the corner, the Habersham County middle school girls' basketball teams have been busy on the court. Wilbanks Both of the Wilbanks Lady Patriots squads are unde...
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MS boys' teams record multiple wins
It's been a hectic few weeks for the the county's six middle school boys' basketball teams. All of the teams wrap up their pre-Christmas portion of the schedule next week before the holiday break b...
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Bennett Black and the Raiders take on Norcross tonight and Stephens County on Saturday.
Raiders get first 7-AAAAAA win, Lady Raiders drop close decision
The Habersham Central Raiders broke into the 7-AAAAAA win column Tuesday night for the first time this season, knocking off Mountain View 47-46 in Lawrenceville. The Raiders improved to 2-5 overall...
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The Atlanta Track Club’s 70-plus team members are, from left, Jim Duguay, Kermit Bowen, David Turner and Charlie Patterson.
Local runners shine at USATF championships
A pair of local runners took part in the USA Track & Field Cross County Club Nationals in last weekend. Charlie Patterson and David Turner were among 71 members of the Atlanta Track Club that comp...
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Habersham Central’s Sam Martin is off to a 5-0 start this season in the 126-pound division.
HC wrestlers post wins
Habersham Central got the 2012-13 wrestling season under way last week. The Raiders competed in the Mustang Duals last weekend at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross. The Raiders posted a 3-2 recor...
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Habersham Central’s Kylie Stephens, above, Kenzie Fleming and Georgia Webb are among 21 players on the 7-AAAAAA All-Region softball team.
Three Raiders on 7-AAAAAA All-Region team
A trio of Habersham Central softball players have been named to the 7-AAAAAA All-Region team. HCHS' Kenzie Fleming, Kylie Stephens and Georgia Webb are among 21 players honored by the region coache...
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Preston Elam scored eight points in the opening game
HCHS basketball teams split region openers
The Habersham Central Lady Raider basketball team started the season on a winning note Tuesday night in Norcross with a 44-38 victory over Peachtree Ridge. The season-opener was also HCHS' first ma...
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Haley Gerrin is one of three post players to sign with Georgia State during the early signing period.
Gerrin picks Georgia State
Haley Gerrin has put together a stellar athletic career at Habersham Central over the past four years, playing a leading role for both the Lady Raiders’ basketball and volleyball teams. Gerrin’s pr...
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McDuffie, Ridlehoover to enter Raider Hall of Fame
The Habersham Central Basketball Hall of Fame will add two new members next month. Kelly McDuffie and Michael Ridlehoover were recently selected as the members of the 2012 Class by the Hall of Fame...
Nov 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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HCMS’ Andrew Burpee, top, controls his opponent during a match at the Trojan Duals last weekend.
Habersham middle school team wins Trojan Duals wrestling title
The Habersham County middle school wrestling battled their way to the team title at the Trojan Duals last weekend at North Hall High School in Clermont. The Raiders posted a 5-0 record during the t...
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Sophomore Austin Corneck, top, earned a spot in the Class AAAA sectionals last year in the 106-pound division.
Habersham wrestling team preps for Meadowcreek Duals
Just two weeks after wrapping up a tough and frustrating year on the football field, Habersham Central’s Stuart Cunningham now turns his full attention to the Raiders’ wrestling team. Cunningham is...
Nov 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Habersham Central graduates Tavarres King, left, and Kevin Ellison pose for a photo following the game Saturday in Athens.
UGA back in national title hunt
The Georgia Bulldogs are back in the hunt for a national title. Just a week after locking up a spot in the SEC Championship game, the Bulldogs moved into the race for the national title thanks to a...
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MS basketball season under way
Basketball season is in full swing for the county’s six middle school teams. North Habersham, South Habersham and Wilbanks all tipped off the season over the past week. North Habersham On the gir...
Nov 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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HCHS’ Peyton Bell looks for some room to operate in the low post during the Raiders’ scrimmage against Franklin County Tuesday night.
Habersham scrimmages Lions; eyes start of the regular season
Habersham Central is just more than a week away from opening its first basketball season in the state’s largest classification. On Tuesday, both HCHS varsity squads got in some preseason work by sc...
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HCHS’ Scott Weyrich, above, and Sam Martin posted state qualifying times during the first meet of the 2012-13 high school season.
HC teams open swimming season
The Habersham Central swim team got the season started Wednesday with a three-team meet at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center. The Raiders swam against Tallulah Falls School and Social Circle, co...
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Habersham middle school teams tip off hoops season
Basketball season has arrived for Habersham County's six middle school teams. The North Habersham, South Habersham and Wilbanks squads all opened the season Thursday. North Habersham took on White ...
Nov 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Junior Conner McCullough will be one of the key players for the Raiders this year.
Raider teams prep for hoops scrimmage
The start of the 2012-13 high school basketball season is still a couple of weeks away but Habersham Central will get some preseason work Tuesday night, taking on Franklin County in a pair of scrim...
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HCHS, Piedmont plan college athletics forum
A lot of high school athletes dream of playing at the college level. The question has always been how to make that dream become a reality. Habersham Central and Piedmont College are teaming up next...
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Members of the Raider cheer squad are, front from left, Harley Gunn, Spencer Turk, Tina Inkeo, Katie Murray, Carley Jarrard, Carli Doss; middle row, Autum Wright, Mackenzie Fleming, Tori Coker, Haley Rae Vasser, Marlee Adams, Cary Carruth; back row, Kelly Carruth, Peyton Pope, Chandler Taylor, Cassidy Davidson, Whitney Trotter and Sarah Jackson.
HC squad earns another state spot
For the past few years, Habersham Central's competition cheer team has made a habit of making a trip to Columbus in November. For the fifth consecutive year, the Raider squad is part of the Georgia...
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HCHS’ John Gagnon, right, leads a pack of runners during the second mile of the region meet in Duluth.
Mill Creek, Peachtree Ridge run to 7-AAAAAA cross country titles
Mill Creek and Peachtree Ridge claimed the team titles at the 7-AAAAAA cross country meet Saturday at River Green Park in Duluth. Mill Creek won the boys title while Peachtree Ridge raced to the to...
Nov 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Habersham Central head coach Stuart Cunningham address the team following the loss to Mill Creek in the season finale Friday night in Hoschton.
Hawks hand Raiders loss in finale
The curtain fell on the 2012 high school football season Friday night in Hoschton as Mill Creek scored seven times in the first half on the way to a 49-0 victory over Habersham Central. The loss le...
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HCHS graduate Rojelio Navarrete was one of six PC soccer players to earn All-Conference honors.
PC teams ousted from USA South play
The 2012 soccer season came to an end for Piedmont College during the first round of the USA South Athletic Conference tournament. The Lady Lions suffered a 1-0 double overtime loss to Meredith Col...
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PC’s Kaitlin Norman, No. 22, and Paige Eslinger earned All-Conference honors.
Lions Lions open USA South tourney
Piedmont College wrapped up the volleyball regular season slate last week with a 3-1 road win over Clark Atlanta University. The win pushed the Lady Lions' record to 21-11 and gives the squad some ...
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Habersham Central takes on Hawks in 2012 season finale
Habersham Central closes out the 2012 high school football season tonight with a trip to Hoschton to take on Mill Creek. The game will be the first between the Raiders (1-8) and Mill Creek, which o...
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Corey Pearson picks off a pass during the Raiders' final home game Friday night in Mt. Airy.
Duluth ruins HC’s Senior Night plans
Habersham Central was looking to close out the home schedule Friday night with a win but Myles Campbell and the Duluth Wildcats had other plans, rolling up more than 500 yards of offense on the way...
Oct 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brandon Blakenship heads up the field during a game earlier this season.
Bobcats finish off 2012 season
The North Habersham football team had a lot in common with Habersham Central Raiders when it came to injuries and a tough schedule. The Bobcats’ two middle school squads recently wrapped up the sea...
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Chitwood plays on pro tour
Former Habersham Central standout Ryan Chitwood is following his dream of playing professional golf. Chitwood, who played collegiately at the University of West Georgia, recently finished his first...
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Aaron Galloway looks for running room during a game earlier this fall.
Rebels make strides this fall
The South Habersham football teams recently capped off a successful 2012 season. Under the county's new middle school football system, South Habersham fielded a pair of middle school teams that eac...
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King, Bulldogs ready for Gators
Georgia and Florida. If you are a fan of either the Bulldogs or Gators, then it doesn’t get much better than their annual meeting in Jacksonville. When the two teams kick off Saturday around 3:30 p...
Oct 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Wilbanks’ Jackson Bell throws a pass during a game earlier this fall.
Patriots close second season
Editor’s Note: Over the next two editions, a recap of each of Habersham County’s middle school football programs will appear. In today’s edition, the Wilbanks Patriots are highlighted. In next Wedn...
Oct 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Board of Education hears athletic department update
During its Oct. 15 work session, Habersham County Board of Education members heard a report from Habersham County Schools Athletic Director Dr. Amy Hood. "The big picture, obviously we are going t...
Oct 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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