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Raiders ready for Round 2

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The Raiders soccer team kicked off the state playoffs in winning fashion last Friday night, as they picked up a 3-2 win on the road against Rome.  “Anytime you pick up a round one win in the playoffs it’s awesome,” Raiders head coach Ric Wallace said.
Baylor Carnes, Chathan Clouatre and Malique Charlton celebrate after scoring a couple of late runs in last Tuesday’s game against Athens Christian Academy. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Baylor Carnes, Chathan Clouatre and Malique Charlton celebrate after scoring a couple of late runs in last Tuesday’s game against Athens Christian Academy. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Tallulah Falls makes history with first state playoff berth

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
After just four region wins in the previous four years – with only one game played last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic – Tallulah Falls School’s baseball team made several historic achievements for its program this year.

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TFS golfers add another mark in record books

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Tallulah Falls’ girls golf team turned in a phenomenal showing at The Warriors Spring Swing on Saturday, finishing seventh in the 28-team field.  Brinson Hall had a record-breaking day to lead the team, resetting TFS’ nine-hole record with a 34 and the 18-hole record with a 72.
Habersham Central’s Angel Zavala gets past a Buford defender during an earlier home game. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Habersham Central’s Angel Zavala gets past a Buford defender during an earlier home game. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Zavala keeps family legacy alive

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Friday, April 23, 2021
When the final horn sounded signaling the end of Raider senior Angel Zavala’s final game in Raider Stadium, it signaled the end of an era in the Raider men’s soccer program.
TFS’ Grace Kim (right) battles an AIS defender for the ball during the opening round of the state tournament. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

TFS’ Grace Kim (right) battles an AIS defender for the ball during the opening round of the state tournament. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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TFS soccer teams fall in playoff debuts

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Friday, April 23, 2021
A historic season came to an end for Tallulah Falls’ girls soccer program Tuesday night, as they were blanked by Atlanta International School (AIS) 10-0 in the first round of the state playoffs.
Habersham Central wide receiver Lance Black (8) chats it up with teammate Jake York back in their playing days in the mid 1990s.

Habersham Central wide receiver Lance Black (8) chats it up with teammate Jake York back in their playing days in the mid 1990s.

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All in the family - Lance Black is 7th among his clan in Ring of Honor

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Lance Black grew up with Raider football, and his family is quite familiar with Habersham tradition.    He recently became the seventh member of the Black family to be selected for the Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor.    “It’s been a huge part of my life,” Lance said of Raider football.
Azzi Cervantes makes a catch in center field during the Raider’s last home game against Lanier. Cervantes had two RBI for HCHS Wednesday night. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Azzi Cervantes makes a catch in center field during the Raider’s last home game against Lanier. Cervantes had two RBI for HCHS Wednesday night. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Raiders drop another close one to Lanier

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Habersham Central’s baseball team dropped another nailbiter Wednesday, as they were edged by Lanier 3-2 in an extra-innings thriller.     “Wednesday’s loss at Lanier was a definitely a tough pill to swallow,” Raiders head coach Chris Akridge said.
Tallulah Falls’ Frankey Moree waits to bat Tuesday night. Moree had four RBIs in the loss to Athens Christian. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Frankey Moree waits to bat Tuesday night. Moree had four RBIs in the loss to Athens Christian. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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TFS falls in shootout

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Tallulah Falls groundskeepers might be looking for new bases to replace the well-worn bags used in the Indians’ 12-9 loss to region rival Athens Christian School Tuesday night.