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Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown works around a zone defense during Friday night’s win over Central Gwinnett.

Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown works around a zone defense during Friday night’s win over Central Gwinnett.

Lady Raiders rolling on the way to region tournament

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Lady Raiders put a bow on the No. 2 seed in the Region 8-6A tournament Friday night, as they routed Central Gwinnett 55-27 in their regular season finale.     “It’s good to have a game where you get everybody in,” Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley said.
Tallulah Falls' Simeon Respress weaves through traffic during the Indians' win over Athens Christian.

Tallulah Falls' Simeon Respress weaves through traffic during the Indians' win over Athens Christian.

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Tallulah Falls hoops teams punch tickets to regional finals

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Last weekend, both Tallulah Falls basketball teams booked spots in the Region 8A private finals and secured home playoff games in the state tournament. Saturday the boys downed Athens Academy in a 61-59 nailbiter, while the Lady Indians flew past George Walton Friday.
Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton launches a 3-pointer over Central Gwinnett’s Osiris Shabazz on Friday night.

Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton launches a 3-pointer over Central Gwinnett’s Osiris Shabazz on Friday night.

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Tipton's treys lead Raiders past Central Gwinnett

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Coming down the stretch of Friday night’s regular season finale with Central Gwinnett, Habersham Central head coach Cody Anderson said that for a moment he thought he was experiencing deja vu.
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.