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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.
Habersham Central’s Logan Hare waits for the pitch during a home game Feb. 25.

Habersham Central’s Logan Hare waits for the pitch during a home game Feb. 25.

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Raiders rally past Dacula in extra innings

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
   Habersham Central’s baseball team has had limited opportunities to shine with all the rain, but an extra-inning rally in the regional opener was just what the doctor ordered.
Habersham Central's Jose Guillen handles the ball during an earlier home game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central's Jose Guillen handles the ball during an earlier home game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders kick Buford, girls fall on the pitch

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
   Habersham Central's boys soccer team scored a big victory last Friday, with a 2-0 shutout of Buford on the road.     The match was close throughout, with Elvis Navarette and Angel Zavala notching goals in the victory.     The win moves HCHS to 4-2 on the season, and it gets them back to .
Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll gains possession during a game against Gainesville earlier this season.

Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll gains possession during a game against Gainesville earlier this season.

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Lady Raiders kick losing streak with blowout win

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Habersham Central’s Lady Raider soccer team snagged its first Region 8-6A win Tuesday night with a 7-0 thrashing of Central Gwinnett.     “It was a good win for us,” said Lady Raiders head coach Jeff LaBarbera.
Logan Bogue congratulates Azzi Cervantes after scoring one of the Raiders’ five runs in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against the Franklin County Lions.

Logan Bogue congratulates Azzi Cervantes after scoring one of the Raiders’ five runs in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against the Franklin County Lions.

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Raiders can't quiet Lions' roar after big inning

Cody Rogers
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   The Habersham Central Raiders pitching staff struggled Wednesday night in the Raiders’ 15-5 loss to the Franklin County Lions.
allulah Falls’ Simeon Respress looks for an open teammate with Galloway’s Quinton Alterman defending.

allulah Falls’ Simeon Respress looks for an open teammate with Galloway’s Quinton Alterman defending.

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Tallulah Falls boys' fourth quarter rally falls just short

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ valiant fourth-quarter rally fell shy Wednesday night, as visiting Galloway hung on 66-57 in a first-round boys Class A Private playoff.     The Indians trailed 51-39 starting the final period, then started chipping away.
Macy Murdock finishes a layup over three Lady Wolves defenders. Murdock will be one of the returning players looked to for leadership next season with the Lady Indians losing three senior starters.

Macy Murdock finishes a layup over three Lady Wolves defenders. Murdock will be one of the returning players looked to for leadership next season with the Lady Indians losing three senior starters.

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Tallulah Falls girls can't slow down Wesleyan in playoff loss

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ girls basketball season came to an end Tuesday night with a 63-42 loss to Wesleyan in the opening round of the state playoffs.     The Lady Indians started the game without senior leader Katy Corbett due to a lingering foot injury, and her absence was felt as the game progressed.
Habersham Centra's Taylor Wade drives hard to the hoop against Douglas County. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Centra's Taylor Wade drives hard to the hoop against Douglas County. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders protect home court, reach Sweet 16

Cody Rogers
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   The Habersham Central Lady Raiders advanced Tuesday night to the Sweet 16 in the 6A state playoffs with their 52-45 win over Douglas County in their first home playoff game in nine years.
Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker heads the ball during Friday’s match against Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker heads the ball during Friday’s match against Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham soccer sides shut out by Lanier

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Habersham Central’s Lady Raider and Raider soccer teams were shut out by Lanier Friday night, as both fell in close 1-0 contests.    The majority of the women’s game was a defensive struggle, and neither team was able to find the back of the net against the other’s defense.