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Trevor Stevens looks for the signs during a turn at-bat during Monday’s game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Trevor Stevens looks for the signs during a turn at-bat during Monday’s game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Raiders trounce Central Gwinnett in region series

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Habersham Central’s baseball team positioned themselves for a possible region sweep of Central Gwinnett with a 13-3 road win on Wednesday night.    The Raiders scored early and often, culminating with a seven-run fifth inning that eventually helped unite the mercy rule after six.
Habersham Central’s Sarah Clark juggles the ball to gain possession during Tuesday’s win over Winder-Barrow.

Habersham Central’s Sarah Clark juggles the ball to gain possession during Tuesday’s win over Winder-Barrow.

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Raider soccer teams sweep Winder-Barrow

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Habersham Central’s girls soccer team is hitting its stride at a good time.    The Lady Raiders punctuated their recent strong play with a dominant 6-1 win over Winder-Barrow on Tuesday night.
Piedmont's Peyton Irvin warms up before an inning during a recent home game. KARL L. MOORE/Special

Piedmont's Peyton Irvin warms up before an inning during a recent home game. KARL L. MOORE/Special

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Piedmont's Irvin gets right back to mowing down the competition

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 12, 2021
   When Piedmont College’s 2020 baseball season was canceled last March, then-freshman standout Peyton Irvin used a single word to describe the feeling for himself and the team – disappointed.
Tallulah Falls’ Aiden Gragg barely beats the tag of Rabun Gap third baseman Sabien Rivera.

Tallulah Falls’ Aiden Gragg barely beats the tag of Rabun Gap third baseman Sabien Rivera.

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Tallulah Falls baseball splits with Rabun Gap

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   Rabun Gap entered last Saturday afternoon’s doubleheader at Tallulah Falls at .500, and the Indians two games above that. They both stayed that way after a split.     Trent Thomas’ six strong innings highlighted Tallulah’s 8-5 win in the opener, despite the Indians being outhit.
The 8U Lady Raiders All-Star team won the GRPA Class B state championship Saturday with a 27-14 win over the Barrow County All-Stars. Pictured are team members (front, center) Chanelle Mattox, (middle, from left) Jansyn Purdy, Whitley Rider, Brinkley Gilleland, Kamryn McEntire, Teagen Hicks, Hadley Lovvorn, Ellie Sanders, Sophia Alvarez, (back) coach Jeremy Mattox and coach Brandy Lovvorn.

The 8U Lady Raiders All-Star team won the GRPA Class B state championship Saturday with a 27-14 win over the Barrow County All-Stars. Pictured are team members (front, center) Chanelle Mattox, (middle, from left) Jansyn Purdy, Whitley Rider, Brinkley Gilleland, Kamryn McEntire, Teagen Hicks, Hadley Lovvorn, Ellie Sanders, Sophia Alvarez, (back) coach Jeremy Mattox and coach Brandy Lovvorn.

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8U girls win state championship

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   Habersham County’s 8U All-Star team won the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Class B state championship Saturday, as they used a big fourth quarter to sprint past the all-stars from Barrow County 27-14.
Habersham Central outfielder Austin Jones scores in the second inning on a sacrifice fly from Logan Bogue for one of the 16 runs the Raiders scored Monday night.

Habersham Central outfielder Austin Jones scores in the second inning on a sacrifice fly from Logan Bogue for one of the 16 runs the Raiders scored Monday night.

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Raiders rally against Dacula, crush Central Gwinnett in opener

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   The Habersham Central Raiders baseball team exploded in a 16-3 win Monday against Central Gwinnett, which ended after 4 ½ innings due to the GHSA run rule. In only four innings of offense, the Raiders tallied 11 hits, 11 RBIs and six walks.
TFS starting pitcher Aubrey Higgins celebrates during his complete game against Bethlehem Christian Academy on Tuesday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

TFS starting pitcher Aubrey Higgins celebrates during his complete game against Bethlehem Christian Academy on Tuesday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Tallulah Falls baseball keeps hot start going

Cody Rogers
Thursday, March 4, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ baseball team continued its hot streak Wednesday, crushing the Riverside Military Academy Eagles 12-4 for the third win in their first four games of the season. Starting pitcher Aiden Gragg pitched a complete game, allowing two earned runs and tallying seven strikeouts.
Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum stares down a hitter during Wednesday night’s game against Dacula.

Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum stares down a hitter during Wednesday night’s game against Dacula.

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Errors doom Raiders in loss to Dacula

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, March 4, 2021
   Coming off a dramatic extra-inning win in their region opener on Monday, Habersham Central’s baseball team couldn’t keep the momentum rolling Wednesday, falling 12-3 to Dacula.     “I think the key is we’ve got to learn how to experience success.
Habersham Central's girls basketball players (from left) Kyia Barrett, Addie Penick (5), Taylor Wade, Liz Pollitt and Nyke Brown celebrate a 3-pointer by Penick in the opening round of the state playoffs. Penick was fouled and went on to convert a four-point play.

Habersham Central's girls basketball players (from left) Kyia Barrett, Addie Penick (5), Taylor Wade, Liz Pollitt and Nyke Brown celebrate a 3-pointer by Penick in the opening round of the state playoffs. Penick was fouled and went on to convert a four-point play.

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Lady Raiders wrap successful season with Sweet 16 loss

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
   Despite advancing to the Sweet 16 in the state tournament for the second time in school history, the Lady Raiders’ run in the state playoffs ended at Kell last Friday with a 50-32 defeat.    “We knew they were a good team going down there,” Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley said.