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Three Raiders All-Region

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Friday, May 14, 2021
After earning the third playoff appearance in the program’s history, the Habersham Central’s baseball team raked in some postseason awards this week, as three Raiders were named to the All-Region team.
Selah Anderson signed her national letter of intent with Piedmont University Wednesday afternoon. Anderson won the Area 2-6A title last month and will compete in the state tournament with the Lady Raiders Monday and Tuesday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Selah Anderson signed her national letter of intent with Piedmont University Wednesday afternoon. Anderson won the Area 2-6A title last month and will compete in the state tournament with the Lady Raiders Monday and Tuesday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Anderson signs to play golf at Piedmont

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Wednesday afternoon, Selah Anderson became the latest member of her family to create ties with Piedmont University, as she signed to continue her golf career there beginning next year.  “I love Coach [Susan] Martin. She and the girls there are super sweet,” Anderson said.
Tallulah Falls golfers Brinson Hall (left) and Maggie Jackson are set for their final match to close out a historic career with the Lady Indians. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Tallulah Falls golfers Brinson Hall (left) and Maggie Jackson are set for their final match to close out a historic career with the Lady Indians. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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TFS girls eye shot at state title

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Friday, May 14, 2021
After winning their final regular-season match on May 6, the Lady Indians feel confident heading into next week’s state tournament.  “I think it all comes back to confidence. We know God’s got it, so we’ve just got to trust in Him.
Lauren Nelson watches a putt roll toward the hole during the Area 2-6A tournament April 19. The Lady Raiders won area, and look to put forth a good showing at the state tournament in Carrollton Monday and Tuesday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Lauren Nelson watches a putt roll toward the hole during the Area 2-6A tournament April 19. The Lady Raiders won area, and look to put forth a good showing at the state tournament in Carrollton Monday and Tuesday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Lady Raiders look to make waves at state tournament

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Friday, May 14, 2021
After winning the Area 2-6A tournament nearly a month ago, the Lady Raiders golf team is now preparing for its final test of the year at the state tournament next week.
Habersham Central’s Quinton Sharpe gets protection from his offensive line during Wednesday’s spring scrimmage against Flowery Branch. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Quinton Sharpe gets protection from his offensive line during Wednesday’s spring scrimmage against Flowery Branch. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Springboard to the future

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Despite a damp afternoon and unseasonably cold temperatures, the Raider football team took the field Wednesday night to conclude its spring practice schedule with its annual scrimmage.
The Raiders celebrated some big plays Wednesday night against Flowery Branch.

The Raiders celebrated some big plays Wednesday night against Flowery Branch.

PHOTO GALLERY: Habersham Central's spring football game

News Staff
Friday, May 14, 2021
Habersham Central scrimmaged Flowery Branch on Wednesday night to conclude spring practice. Check out some of the biggest plays here as the Raiders head into the summer program and get ready for the opening game on Aug. 20.

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Kinsey gets another shot with Tennessee Titans

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
After entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2020 and spending time on the New England Patriots’ practice squad last season, Mason Kinsey is back where his NFL dream began.
Chase Phillips (left) and Brady Tanner took first place in the Cornelia DDA’s cornhole tournament. The winners received a pair of $100 Visa gift cards and $50 Bigg Daddys gift cards. LINDSEY FITZGERALD/Submitted

Chase Phillips (left) and Brady Tanner took first place in the Cornelia DDA’s cornhole tournament. The winners received a pair of $100 Visa gift cards and $50 Bigg Daddys gift cards. LINDSEY FITZGERALD/Submitted

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It’s in the bag for Cornelia cornhole tourney winners

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Locals came out Saturday to participate in the Cornelia Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) third annual Cornhole Invitational. “I thought it was a good event.
Tallulah Falls’ Evan Prince is one of 15 Indians headed to state. SCOTT NEAL/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ Evan Prince is one of 15 Indians headed to state. SCOTT NEAL/Submitted

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Raiders, Indians send 22 track athletes to state meet

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Seven Raider athletes punched their tickets to the state track meet, as they took top-eight finishes at the sectional meet Saturday in their respective events.  Six from the men’s team punched tickets, with Garrett Heaton and Andrew Kivett both qualifying in two events apiece.