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Habersham Central Lady Raiders players celebrate after their win over Dacula

Habersham Central Lady Raiders players celebrate after their win over Dacula

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Lady Raiders stay at No. 2 with comeback win

Cody Rogers
Friday, February 5, 2021
The Habersham Central Lady Raiders are still in the driver’s seat for the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Region 8-6A tournament – which would give them an automatic bid to the state tournament – with their 41-36 win over the Dacula Falcons on Tuesday night.
Simeon Respress has etched his name into TFS’ record books in more ways than one this season. The senior guard holds the single-season charges record. Respress is a key for the Indians’ record-setting defensive attack, as he usually checks opponents’ best perimeter players.

Simeon Respress has etched his name into TFS’ record books in more ways than one this season. The senior guard holds the single-season charges record. Respress is a key for the Indians’ record-setting defensive attack, as he usually checks opponents’ best perimeter players.

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Respress charging Tallulah Falls' historic defense

Isaiah Smith
Friday, February 5, 2021
   For many high school basketball coaches, getting players to buy in on defense can sometimes be a chore. But for Talulah Falls’ boys head coach Cody Coleman, that hasn’t been an issue this season.
Mike Ray is shown coaching North Habersham Middle School’s basketball team.

Mike Ray is shown coaching North Habersham Middle School’s basketball team.

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‘Coach Mike’ remembered as sports-loving family man

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   On Sunday, friends and family of Coach Mike Ray gathered at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville to remember and celebrate the life of the longtime Habersham County teacher and coach.     Ray, who taught and coached at North Habersham Middle and Junior High schools, died Wednesday Jan.
Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown looks to get the ball inside during the Lady Raiders’ recent victory over Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown looks to get the ball inside during the Lady Raiders’ recent victory over Lanier.

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Lady Raiders make push for No. 2 seed

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   Over the weekend, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders pulled off a decisive 40-26 victory over Shiloh to keep pace for the No. 2 spot in Region 8-6A.     Despite taking the convincing victory, the game started at a snails pace for both teams, and the first quarter ended gridlocked at 2-2.
The Lady Indians’ Abby Carlan defends Athens Academy’s India Sheats under the hoop. ANDY DIFFENDIRFER/Clayton Tribune

The Lady Indians’ Abby Carlan defends Athens Academy’s India Sheats under the hoop. ANDY DIFFENDIRFER/Clayton Tribune

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Tallulah Falls sweeps as final stretch looms

News Staff
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls girls basketball team moved into a tie for the Region 8-A Private lead, and the boys stayed perfect in league play by sweeping visiting Athens Academy on Friday night.
Anfernee Hanna looks to knock down a jumper during the Indians’ recent game versus Galloway. In Tuesday’s win at Loganville Christian, Hanna finished with a double-double, scoring 14 points while tying the TFS single-game record for second-most rebounds with 18.

Anfernee Hanna looks to knock down a jumper during the Indians’ recent game versus Galloway. In Tuesday’s win at Loganville Christian, Hanna finished with a double-double, scoring 14 points while tying the TFS single-game record for second-most rebounds with 18.

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Tallulah Falls boys get back on winning track

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team got back to their winning ways Tuesday night, as they dropped regional foe Loganville Christian Academy (LCA) 64-47 to remain undefeated in regional play thanks to a stellar second half.
Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

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Buford too tough for Raider squads

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
   When many teams arrive at Buford Arena, the game has already been decided, as the atmosphere of the state-of-the-art facility to go along with the program’s history mentally overwhelm opponents.
Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

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Habersham Central's Dooley helps steer Raiders' ship

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
   When Malachi Dooley takes the floor, everyone in the gym knows it. Though listed at only 5-foot-11, trying to stop the junior guard is a top priority for any defense he faces, and opposing players and head coaches aren’t bashful about letting everyone know it.     “Who’s got 3?
Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

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Lanier bursts past Habersham Central boys

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys could not overcome a mid-game drought Friday night in a 56-46 loss to Lanier.    The Raiders (8-11) fell behind by as many as 17 early in the second half before a late push came up short in search of the team’s first regional win.
Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

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Tallulah Falls boys fall after 10 straight wins

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   After running their win streak to 10 games Friday night with a victory over Prince Avenue Christian School, Saturday brought Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team its first loss in 51 days, as they fell fell at home to Class A private No. 3 Galloway 62-33.