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All-Star baseball teams kick off today and tomorrow wearing these blue and orange gradient jerseys. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

All-Star baseball teams kick off today and tomorrow wearing these blue and orange gradient jerseys. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Baseball all-star teams in postseason action this week

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The Habersham County Youth Baseball and Softball (HCYBS) All-Star teams are scheduled to begin their postseason play this week, as the baseball teams will begin their Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) district tournaments Wednesday and Thursday.

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Softball finishes with top-25 ranking

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Friday, June 4, 2021
After a stellar season, Piedmont University's softball team finished the season ranked No. 18 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's national poll. The end-of-season ranking marks the first time the Lady Lions have been ranked in the top 25 to close a season.
Carter Ballstadt (first picture) and Sam Carpenter (second picture) became the first pair of Piedmont teammates to garner D3Baseball.com All-America honors Wednesday aft ernoon, while Jack Bartlewski also joined the pair in making the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Teams. PIEDMONT COLLEGE/Submitted

Carter Ballstadt (first picture) and Sam Carpenter (second picture) became the first pair of Piedmont teammates to garner D3Baseball.com All-America honors Wednesday aft ernoon, while Jack Bartlewski also joined the pair in making the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Teams. PIEDMONT COLLEGE/Submitted

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Piedmont sees three baseball players earn postseason awards

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Over the past week, Piedmont University’s baseball team has seen three players bring home various recognitions for their performances in the 2021 season.
TFS’ spring esports team saw the League of Legends team advance to the Final Four and the Rocket League team make an Elite Eight appearance. Pictured are (L to R) head coach Casey Barron, Grant Barron, Cain Chitwood, Eli Higbie, Baylee Macbeth, Junho So, Jerry Sang, David Hu, Jason Sang, and Coach Josh Brady. Not pictured is Daniel Shin. CASEY BARRON/Submitted

TFS’ spring esports team saw the League of Legends team advance to the Final Four and the Rocket League team make an Elite Eight appearance. Pictured are (L to R) head coach Casey Barron, Grant Barron, Cain Chitwood, Eli Higbie, Baylee Macbeth, Junho So, Jerry Sang, David Hu, Jason Sang, and Coach Josh Brady. Not pictured is Daniel Shin. CASEY BARRON/Submitted

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Tallulah Falls School’s esports team successful in second season

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Friday, June 4, 2021
In just its second year of existence, Tallulah Falls' esports team has already surpassed the expectations of many and begun making a name for itself on a statewide stage.
Since it began six years ago, the Habersham County Pickleball Club meets multiple times each week at the Aquatic Center tennis courts to play pickup games. Participants range in age from their teens to mid-80s, and many say the atmosphere of fun, inclusivity and community keep them coming out to play. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Since it began six years ago, the Habersham County Pickleball Club meets multiple times each week at the Aquatic Center tennis courts to play pickup games. Participants range in age from their teens to mid-80s, and many say the atmosphere of fun, inclusivity and community keep them coming out to play. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Habersham Countians of all ages enjoying pickleball

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Over the past few years, pickleball has turned into one of the fastest growing sports in the country. And over the past six years, the Habersham County Pickleball Club (HCPC) has done its part to help spread the game throughout the county and Northeast Georgia.
In the school’s first appearance at the NAIA National Championships last week, Truett McConnell senior Kiley Blackburn advanced to the final rounds as an individual, making her the first in program history to do so. Blackburn speaks to head coach Steve Patton during one of her rounds. SHAWN BLACKBURN/Submitted

In the school’s first appearance at the NAIA National Championships last week, Truett McConnell senior Kiley Blackburn advanced to the final rounds as an individual, making her the first in program history to do so. Blackburn speaks to head coach Steve Patton during one of her rounds. SHAWN BLACKBURN/Submitted

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Blackburn makes it all the way to national championship tourney

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
In sports circles, a gamer is defined as someone who elevates their game when the stakes are highest. And that’s exactly how Truett McConnell head women’s golf coach Steve Patton described Kiley Blackburn’s performance at the NAIA National Championships last weekend.

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Hall, Jackson earn all-state golf honors

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Tallulah Falls’ standout golfers picked up some individual honors early this week, as both Brinson Hall and Maggie Jackson were named to the Georgia High School Golf Coaches’ Association’s (GHSGCA) All-State team.
The Future Raiders Football Camp concluded Wednesday afternoon with several participants taking awards for their performances in the punt, pass and kick competition in their age groups. Award winners were (front from left) Alexander Owen, Monterrio Johnson Jr., Landon Nifong, Zachary Jones, (back from left) Owen Almazan, Crede Jones, Jackson McNeil and Sutton Porter. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

The Future Raiders Football Camp concluded Wednesday afternoon with several participants taking awards for their performances in the punt, pass and kick competition in their age groups. Award winners were (front from left) Alexander Owen, Monterrio Johnson Jr., Landon Nifong, Zachary Jones, (back from left) Owen Almazan, Crede Jones, Jackson McNeil and Sutton Porter. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Future Raider football camp 2021

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Friday, May 28, 2021