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Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre always has his eyes downfield, planning his next move. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre always has his eyes downfield, planning his next move. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: Clouatre belongs on Habersham Central's Mt. Rush More

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 30, 2020
   Jackson Clouatre is just trying to enjoy the ride.    Habersham Central’s senior running back is in his third year as a key piece for the varsity Raiders, and he is approaching some rare air in the 50-year history of the school.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett escapes a Buford defender earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett escapes a Buford defender earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham Central's Pickett dashing toward 1,000 yards on the way to Duke

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 30, 2020
   Many high school teams across the country put their best athlete at quarterback, even if that position is not part of his future.    Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison made that decision with Joshua Pickett, who had no problem doing what his coach felt was best to help the team.
Habersham Central's Jackson Clouatre gets loose against Dacula last week. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

Habersham Central's Jackson Clouatre gets loose against Dacula last week. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

Raiders take on Lanier at home Friday night

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 30, 2020
   The third leg of Habersham Central’s ironman triathlon comes Friday night, when Lanier comes to town for another big Region 8-6A game.     Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Raider Stadium.
Jose and Fabiola Flores try to dig through a downed tree on Louise Street in Clarkesville on Thursday morning. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Jose and Fabiola Flores try to dig through a downed tree on Louise Street in Clarkesville on Thursday morning. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Zeta brings down trees, power all over Habersham County

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
   Thousands in Habersham County and more than a half million Georgians lost power for most of Thursday as Tropical Storm Zeta brought down trees and power lines all over the county.
Tallulah Falls’ Rebekah Jennings digs a ball during the Lady Indians’ first playoff game.

Tallulah Falls’ Rebekah Jennings digs a ball during the Lady Indians’ first playoff game.

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Tallulah Falls volleyball falls in Sweet 16

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   Tallulah Falls’ volleyball season ended Saturday, as the Lady Indians fell 3-1 in the second round of the state playoffs at St. Francis.     “A lot of it was their size.
Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett overcame an injury to win the regional cross country meet.

Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett overcame an injury to win the regional cross country meet.

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Habersham Central's Kivett wins regional cross country meet

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett won his fourth cross country race of the season, taking the individual Region 8-6A title during Saturday’s region meet.     “It was awesome.
Habersham Central’s Alex Aaron leads a tackle of a Dacula ballcarrier during Friday’s game. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

Habersham Central’s Alex Aaron leads a tackle of a Dacula ballcarrier during Friday’s game. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

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Dacula flexes muscles, downs Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   Buford looked to be the class of Region 8-6A this year, but Dacula has something to say about that.    The Falcons dominated from the opening kickoff Friday night on the way to a 50-14 win over Habersham Central.
Habersham’s Middle School team advanced to Thursday’s championship game with a 7-6 win over Elbert County. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham’s Middle School team advanced to Thursday’s championship game with a 7-6 win over Elbert County. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Middle School Raiders top No. 1 seed; title game moved to Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   The Habersham Raider Middle School football team upset the No. 1 seed Elbert County at the Granite Bowl on Thursday, 7-6, to advance to the championship game Thursday night.    Elbert County was undefeated and Habersham was 3-3 going to the playoff game. Habersham will now play at 5:30 p.m.
FCA area representative Thomas Burnett, left, and his wife Samantha Burnett (far right) ask questions to FCA Leadership Board members Chris and April Akridge. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

FCA area representative Thomas Burnett, left, and his wife Samantha Burnett (far right) ask questions to FCA Leadership Board members Chris and April Akridge. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter builds solid foundation

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   Habersham Fellowship of Christian Athletes is off to a fantastic start, as the organization exceeded its fundraising goal for its first year of existence.    FCA reached this milestone at its Night of Champions, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, at The Torch on Sunday night.