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Habersham Central's Molly Butler goes for a kill during a game last season. FILE

Habersham Central's Molly Butler goes for a kill during a game last season. FILE

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Habersham volleyball seeks return to playoffs

Bryant Roche
Friday, August 6, 2021
The Habersham Central volleyball team begins the 2021 season Tuesday, using intangible strength to rebuild toward a playoff return, despite currently having an undecided rotation. “We are really just learning to play together,” Raiders coach Lindsay Herrin said.
New & returning Raiders

New & returning Raiders

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Pirates Gold

News Staff
Friday, August 6, 2021
EDGE RUSHERS Alex Aaron could be a big difference maker this year. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound defensive end “flies around,” according to coach Benji Harrison, and has the speed to catch up to wide receivers in the open field.
Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison oversees quarterbacks Cooper Smith (2) and Carson Parker (4) during practice Monday afternoon. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison oversees quarterbacks Cooper Smith (2) and Carson Parker (4) during practice Monday afternoon. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Dress rehearsal time for Raiders

Bryant Roche
Friday, August 6, 2021
Habersham Central football plays host to North Oconee in a preseason scrimmage Friday, two weeks prior to their Aug. 20 opener at Madison County.
Taylor Wade tags out a White County player trying to score after receiving a great throw from center fielder Hailey Wade. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Taylor Wade tags out a White County player trying to score after receiving a great throw from center fielder Hailey Wade. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Lady Raiders open softball season at home

Bryant Roche
Thursday, August 5, 2021
   One rough inning helped sour Habersham Central’s opening softball game of the year.    The Lady Raiders overcame an early deficit Thursday, before some fourth inning errors resulted in White County’s 8-4 win, the Warriors’ first win on the road against the Raiders since 2016.
Habersham Central linemen mix it up Monday afternoon for the first time this season. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central linemen mix it up Monday afternoon for the first time this season. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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It’s that time once again

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Habersham Central had its first padded football practice Monday after a five-day acclimation, officially beginning the process of replacing a backfield tandem that combined for 2,908 rushing yards in 2019 and returning to a typical schedule, following 2020’s COVID-19 adjustments.
Traveling Pit Viper team members included sophomore Marc Crotta, freshman Zach Freeman, recent graduate Tyrus Tilley, sophomore Matthew Wolfe and freshman Teryk Tilley. Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School

Traveling Pit Viper team members included sophomore Marc Crotta, freshman Zach Freeman, recent graduate Tyrus Tilley, sophomore Matthew Wolfe and freshman Teryk Tilley. Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School

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Pit Vipers take top 5 finish in Indiana

News Staff
Friday, July 30, 2021
The Pit Vipers traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, for the B-Town Hot Summer Nights Barbeque and Music Festival, a Kansas City Barbecue Society competition.
Lady Raiders coach Bill Bradley leads the team through fielding drills Thursday morning while players watch from the dugout. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Lady Raiders coach Bill Bradley leads the team through fielding drills Thursday morning while players watch from the dugout. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders eye shot at third-straight playoff run

Cody Rogers
Friday, July 30, 2021
With each season’s schedule being riddled with matchups against softball powerhouses like Buford and Dacula, it’s an extremely tall task finding success on a diamond for teams in Region 8-6A like Habersham Central.
Tyler Downey (green shirt) tries to tie up Hudson Barrett during a drill at Raider Wrestling Camp on Monday. The camp ran through Wednesday as young aspiring grapplers worked with stars from the high school team and Coach Jason Whitney to learn basic techniques of the sport. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Tyler Downey (green shirt) tries to tie up Hudson Barrett during a drill at Raider Wrestling Camp on Monday. The camp ran through Wednesday as young aspiring grapplers worked with stars from the high school team and Coach Jason Whitney to learn basic techniques of the sport. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raider wrestling camp

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Caden Griffis gives instructions to a swimmer during camp at Tallulah Falls School last week. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Caden Griffis gives instructions to a swimmer during camp at Tallulah Falls School last week. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

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Summer swim team wraps first season

News Staff
Friday, July 23, 2021
Bringing to a close the inaugural summer swim league season, two dozen athletes celebrated with a shark-themed meet on July 16.  Natatorium Director Katie Ralston engaged the help of youth coaches and lifeguards to add a festive touch to the new swim facility.