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Habersham Central’s Colby Watson (above) ran into Buford’s Aaron Riner for the second time in a week in Macon.

Habersham Central’s Colby Watson (above) ran into Buford’s Aaron Riner for the second time in a week in Macon.

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Raider wrestlers win six matches at state

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Habersham Central’s wrestling team had a good showing from five athletes who competed in the Class 6A state championships in Macon over the weekend.    “I told our guys there are no bad wrestlers at the state tournament, and we competed well,” Raiders coach Morris Brooks said.
Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker looks to get past a defender during a Feb. 9 game against Gainesville High.

Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker looks to get past a defender during a Feb. 9 game against Gainesville High.

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Raiders kick Dawson County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Habersham Central’s girls soccer team bounced back in a big way from an opening loss, crushing Dawson County 6-0 on Feb. 11.    Sarah Clark had a hat trick for the Lady Raiders with three goals, while Anna LaBarbera, Breelyn Carroll and Adi Banks each scored one.
Habersham Central’s Logan Bogue and the Raiders will be back in action with two games at Raider Park on Saturday.

Habersham Central’s Logan Bogue and the Raiders will be back in action with two games at Raider Park on Saturday.

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Raider baseball team has put in work since COVID-19 stoppage

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Habersham Central’s baseball team has been working since summer to build itself into a potential force on the diamond this year.    The Raiders played just 14 games last year – splitting them at 7-7 – before COVID-19 suspended the season.
Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman (right) goes up for a shot with a Winder-Barrow defender draped all over him during Tuesday’s game.

Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman (right) goes up for a shot with a Winder-Barrow defender draped all over him during Tuesday’s game.

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Raiders’ late rally comes up just short

Cody Rogers
Friday, February 12, 2021
   A fourth quarter surge by the Habersham Central boys basketball team wasn’t enough to rally past the Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs, who held on to beat the Raiders 69-64 Tuesday night.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade looks to score inside against Winder-Barrow on Tuesday night.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade looks to score inside against Winder-Barrow on Tuesday night.

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Lady Raiders clinch No. 2 seed, spot in playoffs

Cody Rogers
Friday, February 12, 2021
   With a dominant 51-34 win over Winder-Barrow on Tuesday, the Habersham Central Lady Raiders will head into the upcoming Region 8-6A tournament as the No. 2 seed, which guarantees them a first round bye and a spot in the state playoffs.
Habersham Central’s Angel Zavala boots the ball downfield during Tuesday night’s win over Gainesville.

Habersham Central’s Angel Zavala boots the ball downfield during Tuesday night’s win over Gainesville.

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Habersham boys top Gainesville in opener

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 12, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys soccer team did not have to be told the importance of Tuesday night’s opener against Gainesville.    The Raiders jumped out to an early lead against the Red Elephants and held on through a furious final 30 minutes for a 2-1, season-opening victory at Raider Stadium.
Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

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SOCCER 2021: Habersham, Tallulah Falls teams take the pitch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Habersham Central’s girls soccer team was on the verge of a breakthrough season in 2020, but COVID-19 ended those dreams when the world shut down.    “We’re kind of in a hangover wondering what could have been,” Lady Raiders coach Jeff LaBarbera said.
Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Raiders send six wrestlers to state

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Dalton King almost had his opponent turned over. If the match had been 15 seconds longer, he just might have earned a pinfall win in Saturday’s 220-pound regional wrestling final.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

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Corbett drains 10 3-pointers for Tallulah Falls record

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Katy Corbett torched the nets with six 3-pointers in the first half, and she had a clear goal for the second half.    “I need to get 10,” the Tallulah Falls senior said, noting that her mother and coach Brandy Corbett’s best effort was nine treys in a 45-point game at Jefferson High.
Habersham Central’s Cade Williams drives to the basket and converts on a layup for two of his 13 points.

Habersham Central’s Cade Williams drives to the basket and converts on a layup for two of his 13 points.

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Raiders unable to stop Dacula offense

Cody Rogers
Friday, February 5, 2021
The Raiders’ mens basketball team suffered another loss Tuesday night to the Dacula Falcons, 70-46.  The Raiders (8-14, 0-10 Region 8-6A) went into the game shorthanded, with leading scorer Malachi Dooley sidelined due to illness.