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Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

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SOCCER 2021: Habersham, Tallulah Falls teams take the pitch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Habersham Central’s girls soccer team was on the verge of a breakthrough season in 2020, but COVID-19 ended those dreams when the world shut down.    “We’re kind of in a hangover wondering what could have been,” Lady Raiders coach Jeff LaBarbera said.
Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Raiders send six wrestlers to state

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Dalton King almost had his opponent turned over. If the match had been 15 seconds longer, he just might have earned a pinfall win in Saturday’s 220-pound regional wrestling final.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

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Corbett drains 10 3-pointers for Tallulah Falls record

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Katy Corbett torched the nets with six 3-pointers in the first half, and she had a clear goal for the second half.    “I need to get 10,” the Tallulah Falls senior said, noting that her mother and coach Brandy Corbett’s best effort was nine treys in a 45-point game at Jefferson High.
Habersham Central’s Cade Williams drives to the basket and converts on a layup for two of his 13 points.

Habersham Central’s Cade Williams drives to the basket and converts on a layup for two of his 13 points.

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Raiders unable to stop Dacula offense

Cody Rogers
Friday, February 5, 2021
The Raiders’ mens basketball team suffered another loss Tuesday night to the Dacula Falcons, 70-46.  The Raiders (8-14, 0-10 Region 8-6A) went into the game shorthanded, with leading scorer Malachi Dooley sidelined due to illness.
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.
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.