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Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Raider swimmers add another state cut before regional meet

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys swim team added another state qualifying time during Saturday’s Shiver Me Timbers Meet at Tallulah Falls School, as Josh Martinez earned his first individual state cut of the season in the 100 Yard Butterfly.     Martinez took third in the event with a time of 57.
Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

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Slow third quarter dooms Raiders at North Hall

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 15, 2021
   For the second time this season, Habersham Central traveled to North Hall. Unfortunately, Tuesday night’s game ended differently from the first matchup, as the Raiders fell 57-47.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

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Lady Raiders grind it out, get even with Stephens County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
   It was not a game for the Springfield archives, but Habersham Central’s girls grinded it out Tuesday night and found a way to get even with Stephens County in a 42-39 road win.
Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

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Tallulah Falls boys run winning streak to seven

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Friday, January 15, 2021
   The No. 10 Tallulah Falls Indians won Tuesday night to keep their winning streak going at seven in a row, downing Athens Academy, 58-35.     Gabe Keene led TFS with a season-high 24 points, while Simeon Respress and Sammy Davis both chipped in with nine points.
Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

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Gailey returns home with coaching likely in rear-view mirror

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Chan Gailey thought he was done coaching two other times, so maybe this is not the end of his long career in football.    But it might be the end.
Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

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Dacula edges Lady Raiders, takes boys game also in regional play

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   In a physical region matchup that saw ejections, overtime and a near buzzer-beater, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders fell 50-45 to Dacula on Friday night.     “It was a very physical game,” said Lady Raiders’ head coach Bill Bradley.
Denika Lightbourne scored 14 points with five steals, four rebounds and three assists last Saturday in the Lady Indians’ home win over Prince Avenue Christian.

Denika Lightbourne scored 14 points with five steals, four rebounds and three assists last Saturday in the Lady Indians’ home win over Prince Avenue Christian.

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Tallulah Falls sweeps Prince Avenue

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls School girls hoopsters won their Region 8-A Private opener and the boys rose to 2-0 in league play last Saturday by defeating visiting Prince Avenue Christian.
Six Raider wrestlers brought home top-four finishes at the Stephens County Arrowhead Classic in December. Pictured are (from left) Lukas Ricci (1st, 285-pound weight class), Dalton King (1st, 220-pound weight class), Colby Watson (3rd, 170-pound weight class), Eli Pilgrim (2nd, 145-pound weight class), Max Fierro (4th, 113-pound weight class) and Zachary Chitwood (2nd, 106-pound weight class).

Six Raider wrestlers brought home top-four finishes at the Stephens County Arrowhead Classic in December. Pictured are (from left) Lukas Ricci (1st, 285-pound weight class), Dalton King (1st, 220-pound weight class), Colby Watson (3rd, 170-pound weight class), Eli Pilgrim (2nd, 145-pound weight class), Max Fierro (4th, 113-pound weight class) and Zachary Chitwood (2nd, 106-pound weight class).

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Habersham Central wrestlers pin Stephens in rematch

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Habersham Central’s wrestlers avenged an early-season loss to Stephens County, as they downed the Indians 52-27 on Tuesday to move their duals record to 12-5 this season.     “That was a very exciting win for us,” said Raiders’ head coach Morris Brooks.
Tallulah Falls' Mia Hamon swims the breaststroke at a meet earlier this season.

Tallulah Falls' Mia Hamon swims the breaststroke at a meet earlier this season.

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Tallulah Falls swimmers rack up personal bests

News Staff
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ swim team had a great showing over the Christmas Break at Habersham Central’s Hot Chocolate Invitational. The middle school girls placed fourth out of eight teams while the boys finished sixth.
Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, Matt Cochran and Josh Martinez have qualified for the state meet in all relay events, including the 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, Matt Cochran and Josh Martinez have qualified for the state meet in all relay events, including the 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Habersham Central swimmers prepare for state

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Habersham Central’s varsity swim team closed out the home portion of its regular season schedule on Jan. 2, as they hosted 11 schools and recognized seniors at the Habersham Central Invitational.