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Habersham Central graduate Joshua Pickett is listed as an athlete on Duke’s roster, but has been working with the cornerbacks for now. DUKE ATHLETICS/Submitted

Habersham Central graduate Joshua Pickett is listed as an athlete on Duke’s roster, but has been working with the cornerbacks for now. DUKE ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Pickett enjoying the Duke experience so far

Isaiah Smith
Friday, April 2, 2021
   For former Raider football standout Joshua Pickett, heading to Duke University during a pandemic was the last way he expected to begin his college career. But despite the changes and oddities, he’s embracing the experience and learning along with way.     “It’s been pretty good.
The Lady Raiders took second place at the Valhalla Cup 18-hole event at Chimney Oaks Golf Club last Monday and Tuesday. Pictured are (from left) coach Joni Blackburn, Maley Whittington, Lauren Nelson, Selah Anderson, Sydney Blackburn, Camryn Fricks, Makenna Eller and head coach Shawn Blackburn.

The Lady Raiders took second place at the Valhalla Cup 18-hole event at Chimney Oaks Golf Club last Monday and Tuesday. Pictured are (from left) coach Joni Blackburn, Maley Whittington, Lauren Nelson, Selah Anderson, Sydney Blackburn, Camryn Fricks, Makenna Eller and head coach Shawn Blackburn.

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Habersham Central golf lands top-five finishes

Isaiah Smith
Friday, April 2, 2021
   The Raiders men’s golf team put on another good showing last weekend, finishing fifth at the Buford Best Ball Challenge against several top teams from around the state.
Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum delivers in Game 1 against Winder-Barrow on Monday.

Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum delivers in Game 1 against Winder-Barrow on Monday.

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Winder-Barrow scores early, hangs on to edge Raiders

Isaiah Smith
Friday, April 2, 2021
   Despite using a fifth-inning rally to erase with Winder-Barrow’s early lead, the Raider baseball team was unable to knock off the nationally-ranked Bulldoggs Tuesday night, falling 6-4 on the road.
Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood gets ready to fire the discus at Friday’s meet.

Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood gets ready to fire the discus at Friday’s meet.

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Raiders, Indians shine at Battle for Blue Ridge track meet

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
   Habersham Central and Tallulah Falls’ track teams joined seven other squads Friday in Mt. Airy for the annual Battle of Blue Ridge, with each team posting an impressive showing and breaking several school records on the night.
Coach Brandy Corbett talks to her Tallulah Falls team during a game this season.

Coach Brandy Corbett talks to her Tallulah Falls team during a game this season.

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Corbett steps down as Tallulah Falls girls basketball coach

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
   After 51 wins over three seasons, Lady Indians head coach Brandy Corbett is stepping away from her coaching duties at the school, saying that the time was right for her to step away from the position.
The Lady Raiders soccer team celebrates their middle school championship. Front row (from left) are Emmie Kyle, Meg Labarbera, Eden Turner, Kaitlyn Fuller, Megan Eash, Jillian Tedder, and Zoe Sosesbee. Back row are Jalyn Purdy, Madie Wilbanks, Abigail Mize, Maddox Carroll, Kelsie Campbell, Belle Cummings, Hannah Vidrine, Jazlyn Burke, Kenzie King, Emyrie Combs, Jacqueline Ramirez, Yamilex Ortero, and coach Melissa Carroll.

The Lady Raiders soccer team celebrates their middle school championship. Front row (from left) are Emmie Kyle, Meg Labarbera, Eden Turner, Kaitlyn Fuller, Megan Eash, Jillian Tedder, and Zoe Sosesbee. Back row are Jalyn Purdy, Madie Wilbanks, Abigail Mize, Maddox Carroll, Kelsie Campbell, Belle Cummings, Hannah Vidrine, Jazlyn Burke, Kenzie King, Emyrie Combs, Jacqueline Ramirez, Yamilex Ortero, and coach Melissa Carroll.

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Habersham middle school soccer teams sweep titles

News Staff
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
   The Raider boys middle school soccer team finished 5-3 and won the regular season title in the region.    They avenged an earlier loss to Elbert County in the second round 5-0, with goals from Angel Vallejo (2), Camden Meads, Bryan Ramirez and Alex Velazquez.
Habersham's Anna LaBarbera tries to beat a defender in an earlier home game.

Habersham's Anna LaBarbera tries to beat a defender in an earlier home game.

Habersham soccer teams face big games Tuesday night

News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
   Habersham Central's boys and girls soccer teams swept Shiloh on Tuesday night in a crucial regional clash.     The Lady Raiders broke open a rough game in the second half for a 5-1 win. The game included four red cards and the teams finished the game with nine players each.
Nykerrah Brown dives to smother a shot from a Buford forward during Tuesday night’s contest. Brown recorded several saves to keep the Lady Raiders within striking distance in the first half.

Nykerrah Brown dives to smother a shot from a Buford forward during Tuesday night’s contest. Brown recorded several saves to keep the Lady Raiders within striking distance in the first half.

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Raider boys soccer stops Buford, stays on track for playoffs

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 26, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys soccer team held serve in the quest for one of Region 8-6A’s playoff spots, as they downed visiting Buford 2-0 Tuesday night.
Tallulah Falls’ Tyler Popham gets a hug from Tate Shaw after scoring a run against George Walton on Tuesday.

Tallulah Falls’ Tyler Popham gets a hug from Tate Shaw after scoring a run against George Walton on Tuesday.

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Tallulah Falls splits twin bill with George Walton

Cody Rogers
Friday, March 26, 2021
   In the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, Tallulah Falls ace Aubrey Higgins pitched a complete game shutout – tallying nine strikeouts on four hits and two walks allowed – in route to a 2-0 win over the George Walton Academy Bulldogs.
Raider teammates crowd Azzi Cervantes after his eighth-inning RBI single sent Habersham Central home with a 5-4 win over Dawson County on Wednesday.

Raider teammates crowd Azzi Cervantes after his eighth-inning RBI single sent Habersham Central home with a 5-4 win over Dawson County on Wednesday.

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Cervantes' walkoff lifts Raiders over Dawson County

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 26, 2021
   Fans at Raider park were treated with extra baseball Wednesday night, as the Raiders needed extra innings to knock off Dawson County 5-4 in a non-region thriller.     “I’m very, very proud of our guys.