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Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

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Lady Raiders clamp down on defense for Bradley's 501st win

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Even without complete records handy, it is hard to believe that many of Coach Bill Bradley’s 501 wins included holding the opponent to 16 points.    “Very seldom for sure,” the Lady Raiders’ coach said after his team downed Lanier 26-16 on Friday night. “It’s definitely on the low end.
Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

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Habersham Middle School boys teams sweep titles

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   On Monday night, Habersham County’s seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams were crowned Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions, as the seventh grade team beat Franklin County and the eighth graders topped Madison County.
Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

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Habersham's 7th grade girls top Rabun County for title

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Habersham County’s seventh grade girls team capped off a nearly-perfect season last Saturday, as they took down Rabun County 31-25 to be crowned the Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions.
Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley reached his 500th career basketball coaching win Tuesday night in Habersham’s victory over Central Gwinnett. Bradley’s career has spanned 31 years and three states, and he attributes his success to the players, coaches and administrators he’s worked with.

Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley reached his 500th career basketball coaching win Tuesday night in Habersham’s victory over Central Gwinnett. Bradley’s career has spanned 31 years and three states, and he attributes his success to the players, coaches and administrators he’s worked with.

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Lady Raiders coach Bradley still having fun after 500 wins

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 22, 2021
    When the buzzer sounded to seal Habersham Central’s 52-36 win over Central Gwinnett Tuesday night, it also gave Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley his 500th career victory.
Tallulah Falls’ Julian Gober blocks Towns County’s Jake McTaggart during a Dec. 3 game. The Indians have not lost since that night 50 days ago.

Tallulah Falls’ Julian Gober blocks Towns County’s Jake McTaggart during a Dec. 3 game. The Indians have not lost since that night 50 days ago.

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Tallulah Falls boys win ninth consecutive game

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 22, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team extended its win streak to nine games to take sole possession of first place in Region 8A private, as they slid past Athens Christian 42-36 Tuesday night.
Habersham Central’s Eli Pilgrim prepares to flip his Winder-Barrow opponent on the way to a pinfall victory during Saturday’s area duals.

Habersham Central’s Eli Pilgrim prepares to flip his Winder-Barrow opponent on the way to a pinfall victory during Saturday’s area duals.

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Raider wrestlers take second in area duals

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Habersham Central’s wrestlers put on a show for the home crowd Saturday, pulling out two close matches by one point each and finishing second in the area duals meet.    “We were ecstatic about how the day went,” Raiders coach Morris Brooks said.
Tallulah Falls’ Simeon Respress takes off down court during Friday’s win over George Walton Academy. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Simeon Respress takes off down court during Friday’s win over George Walton Academy. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Tallulah Falls boys still unbeaten in region

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Tallulah Falls extended its win streak to a season-high eight games Friday night, as they took down George Walton Academy to remain unbeaten in regional play.     TFS started the game slowly, and they found themselves trailing the Bulldogs 17-10 at the end of the first quarter.
Habersham Central's Jazky Bantaum looks for an opening against Lakeview on Saturday.

Habersham Central's Jazky Bantaum looks for an opening against Lakeview on Saturday.

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Lady Raiders split region games, crush Lakeview

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Despite being in the midst of a four-game-in-five-days stretch, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders have gone 2-1 over a condensed portion of their schedule.     “Last week was a good week for us.
Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines looks for a driving lane during Saturday’s game at the Ninth Grade Academy.

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines looks for a driving lane during Saturday’s game at the Ninth Grade Academy.

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Raiders top Cross Keys in old gym

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Saturday night’s victory over Cross Keys held a special meaning for Habersham Central boys basketball head coach Cody Anderson.