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Habersham Central’s Hailey Wade fires to the plate during the season opener Aug. 5.

Habersham Central’s Hailey Wade fires to the plate during the season opener Aug. 5.

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Lady Raiders top North Hall, can't solve White County

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Habersham Central’s Hailey Wade threw a five-inning complete game shutout of North Hall Saturday, and through 3 2/3 innings Monday, she only allowed one hit in a rematch with White County.    But the Lady Warriors made another mid-game push to stay unbeaten with a 5-0 victory.
Alyson Paul (front) and Myrna Owen-Olsson compete in the Round Robin pickleball fundraiser at Ruby Fulbright Aquatics Center.

Alyson Paul (front) and Myrna Owen-Olsson compete in the Round Robin pickleball fundraiser at Ruby Fulbright Aquatics Center.

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Pickleball club gains momentum toward potential new courts

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Round Robin Fundraiser held Sunday helped provide for the Habersham County Pickleball Club, while aiming to generate continued interest in the sport.
Howard Williams kept this photo from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution in his scrapbook of North Habersham coach Red Lynch talks with seniors (from left) Bobby Hill, Ronnie Ellington, Don Gunnel, Bobby Burke, Donald Roberts and Carl Williams.

Howard Williams kept this photo from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution in his scrapbook of North Habersham coach Red Lynch talks with seniors (from left) Bobby Hill, Ronnie Ellington, Don Gunnel, Bobby Burke, Donald Roberts and Carl Williams.

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North Habersham ’62 squad’s legacy strong after six decades

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Just to the left side of the current-day Habersham County Courthouse lies a hill that legendary coach Wallace Lynch and others used to condition their players. Less noticeable now is the practice field that sat nearby, but not yet gone are the memories from one of North Habersham’s greatest teams.

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Lady Indians have plenty of talent remaining

Bryant Roche
Friday, August 6, 2021
Despite losing school kills and digs record-holder Katy Corbett to Mercer University, three-year Tallulah Falls volleyball coach Matt Heyl sees room for improvement yet remains optimistic about the 2021 season.
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.