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Brad Chosewood works on short-distance speed during conditioning Thursday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Brad Chosewood works on short-distance speed during conditioning Thursday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Raiders back on the field for summer football workouts

Isaiah Smith
Friday, June 11, 2021
Many people take the summer as a time for rest and relaxation, but that's not the case for the Habersham Central Raider football team, who took the field Monday to begin their summer workout program in preparation for the 2021 season.  "It's good to be back.
Habersham County has seen 21 athletes sign with colleges throughout the country this year. This puts these athletes in an elite group, as only about 5.6% of high school athletes nationwide continue their careers in college. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham County has seen 21 athletes sign with colleges throughout the country this year. This puts these athletes in an elite group, as only about 5.6% of high school athletes nationwide continue their careers in college. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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HCHS, TFS produce stellar crop of college signees

Isaiah Smith
Friday, June 11, 2021
Throughout the 2020-21 school year, both Habersham Central and Tallulah Falls' athletic departments have experienced great success.
Gabriel Gutierrez works to pull student data at the Piedmont University admission office. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Gabriel Gutierrez works to pull student data at the Piedmont University admission office. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Local colleges aim to recruit local students through initiatives

News Staff
Friday, June 11, 2021
Both North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) and Piedmont University are located in Habersham County, and they also aim to recruit in the community, as each school employs an array of programs, strategies and outreach efforts intended to attract local students within the county.
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.