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Charli Barbour has made the most of her recent starts in left field. She’s had six hits in those three games. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Charli Barbour has made the most of her recent starts in left field. She’s had six hits in those three games. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lanier gets back at Habersham softball

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Habersham Central’s softball team continued their streak of alternating wins and losses last Thursday with a 6-3 loss to the Lanier Longhorns, who they beat by a run at home just the day before. The loss puts them at 7-5 overall and 2-2 in Region 8-6A play.
Habersham Central’s Landrey Pike goes for the kill at the net against West Hall on Thursday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s Landrey Pike goes for the kill at the net against West Hall on Thursday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders split home tri-match

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Habersham Central Lady Raiders volleyball team split their tri-match games last Thursday, Sept. 2, bringing their record to an impressive 8-3 on the season. They lost in straight sets to the Dawson County Tigers – losing 25-19 in the first and 25-20 in the second – in their first match.

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Never stop putting in work

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Almost three years ago, the University of Central Florida was on a streak of 23 straight wins thanks in large part to the play of their star quarterback McKenzie Milton.
Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) and B.J. Hodges (79) bring down a runner during the win over Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) and B.J. Hodges (79) bring down a runner during the win over Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: Stocking up on popcorn until 2025

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens was fond of saying “Getcha popcorn ready!” when it was time for him to put on a show.    No matter whether you liked Owens or you didn’t, he was must-see-TV for his entire NFL career. Sure, there were ridiculous antics, but we really tuned in for the playmaking skills.
Habersham Central’s Noah Wilson breaks away from Apalachee tacklers after making a catch last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Noah Wilson breaks away from Apalachee tacklers after making a catch last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham senior Wilson paces two-way attack for Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Football pundits say the most important drive of a close game is often the opening possession of the second half.    Last Friday night, the Raiders came out of a long halftime that featured two band performances to a seven-point lead over Apalachee.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington goes up for a touchdown catch during the third quarter against Apalachee on Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington goes up for a touchdown catch during the third quarter against Apalachee on Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders bounce back, shut down Apalachee

Bryant Roche
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Habersham Central contained Apalachee’s wing-T pistol Friday, winning 27-7 over the Wildcats in a bounce-back performance.

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Prince wins quadrathalon again

Bryant Roche
Friday, August 27, 2021
Tallulah Falls held the 16th Annual Cross Country Quadrathalon Tuesday, with senior Evan Prince beating last year’s mark to win for the third time in a row. About a mile north of the school on 441, the event took place at Tallulah Gorge, with the beach being beside the lake.
The Lady Raiders celebrate after winning the first match Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

The Lady Raiders celebrate after winning the first match Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders split in home tri-match

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
Habersham Central took one of two in their home doubleheader Tuesday. In the first match, they defeated Lumpkin County (3-6) 25-13, 19-17, after falling in the first set 16-25. In the second match, the third in the tri-match series, they lost to Gainesville (6-5) 21-25, 14-25.
Habersham Central’s Crystal Langley rips a hit during the Lady Raiders’ game at Franklin County on Monday. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Crystal Langley rips a hit during the Lady Raiders’ game at Franklin County on Monday. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

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Lady Raiders outslug Winder for region win

Bryant Roche
Friday, August 27, 2021
Habersham Central softball won their region opener 8-6 at Winder-Barrow on the road Tuesday. “It’s great to get out on a win, especially against these people,” Raiders coach Bill Bradley said. “This is a good bunch.