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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.
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.