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Habersham Central’s Austin Jones fired a complete game Saturday morning against Gainesville High.

Habersham Central’s Austin Jones fired a complete game Saturday morning against Gainesville High.

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Raider baseball splits two on Diamond Day

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   In between dodging bad weather, the Habersham Central baseball team lucked out with a beautiful day Saturday for a special tripleheader event.    The Raiders split their two games, beating Gainesville 6-1 to start the day but falling late to Stephens County 3-2 to wrap it.
Habersham Central's Addie Penick competed in her first home state playoff game Tuesday night.

Habersham Central's Addie Penick competed in her first home state playoff game Tuesday night.

Tuesday night state playoff results

News Staff
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Habersham Central's girls advanced in the state playoffs Tuesday night with a 52-45 win over Douglas County.    Taylor Wade led the Lady Raiders (19-5) with 19 points, while Addie Penick (11) and Nykerriah Brown (10) also were in double figures.
Tallulah Falls captured its first region championship in program history Wednesday night, beating George Walton 64-47. Pictured are (front) Kale Corbett, (back from left) head coach Cody Coleman, assistant coach Lowell Hamilton, Colton Hicks, George Ketch, Lincoln Hall, Simeon Respress, David Rodriguez, Anfernee Hanna, Sammy Davis, Gabe Keene, Devonte Allen, Julian Gober, Diego Crotta, Bryan Cope, assistant coach Matt Crotta and Charlie Cody.

Tallulah Falls captured its first region championship in program history Wednesday night, beating George Walton 64-47. Pictured are (front) Kale Corbett, (back from left) head coach Cody Coleman, assistant coach Lowell Hamilton, Colton Hicks, George Ketch, Lincoln Hall, Simeon Respress, David Rodriguez, Anfernee Hanna, Sammy Davis, Gabe Keene, Devonte Allen, Julian Gober, Diego Crotta, Bryan Cope, assistant coach Matt Crotta and Charlie Cody.

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Tallulah Falls boys bring home first region championship

Isaiah Smith
Friday, February 19, 2021
   When the final horn sounded at Athens Academy Wednesday night, celebrating commenced for the Tallulah Falls boys basketball team, as they took down George Walton Academy (GWA) 64-47 to win their first region championship in program history.
Malachi Dooley finishes between two defenders last Friday night against Central Gwinnett. The Raiders needed Dooley’s heroics down the stretch again in Tuesday night’s rematch, as he hit the game-winner at the buzzer.

Malachi Dooley finishes between two defenders last Friday night against Central Gwinnett. The Raiders needed Dooley’s heroics down the stretch again in Tuesday night’s rematch, as he hit the game-winner at the buzzer.

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Raider boys hoops season ends in heartbreaker

Isaiah Smith
Friday, February 19, 2021
   A night after needing late-game heroics from Malachi Dooley to get past Central Gwinnett for the second time in less than a week on Tuesday, Habersham Central’s season ended Wednesday night in a 46-41 loss to Buford.
Denika Lightbourne elevates for a layup in Tallulah Falls’ 10-point loss to Athens Academy in the region championship. The sophomore finished with a team-high 20 points in the loss.

Denika Lightbourne elevates for a layup in Tallulah Falls’ 10-point loss to Athens Academy in the region championship. The sophomore finished with a team-high 20 points in the loss.

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Tallulah Falls girls fall in region final

Isaiah Smith
Friday, February 19, 2021
   In a sold-out Sinkwich Spartan Center, Tallulah Falls couldn’t overcome tournament host Athens Academy in the Region 8A private championship, as they fell 45-35 Tuesday night.     “They came out hot and ready to play,” Indians head coach Brandy Corbett said.
Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown works around a zone defense during Friday night’s win over Central Gwinnett.

Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown works around a zone defense during Friday night’s win over Central Gwinnett.

Lady Raiders rolling on the way to region tournament

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   The Lady Raiders put a bow on the No. 2 seed in the Region 8-6A tournament Friday night, as they routed Central Gwinnett 55-27 in their regular season finale.     “It’s good to have a game where you get everybody in,” Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley said.
Tallulah Falls' Simeon Respress weaves through traffic during the Indians' win over Athens Christian.

Tallulah Falls' Simeon Respress weaves through traffic during the Indians' win over Athens Christian.

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Tallulah Falls hoops teams punch tickets to regional finals

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Last weekend, both Tallulah Falls basketball teams booked spots in the Region 8A private finals and secured home playoff games in the state tournament. Saturday the boys downed Athens Academy in a 61-59 nailbiter, while the Lady Indians flew past George Walton Friday.
Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton launches a 3-pointer over Central Gwinnett’s Osiris Shabazz on Friday night.

Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton launches a 3-pointer over Central Gwinnett’s Osiris Shabazz on Friday night.

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Tipton's treys lead Raiders past Central Gwinnett

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Coming down the stretch of Friday night’s regular season finale with Central Gwinnett, Habersham Central head coach Cody Anderson said that for a moment he thought he was experiencing deja vu.