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Habersham Central's Nykerriah Brown looks to shed a defender during the Lady Raiders' first game against Stephens County Dec. 4.

Habersham Central's Nykerriah Brown looks to shed a defender during the Lady Raiders' first game against Stephens County Dec. 4.

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Postponements mess with Raider basketball schedule

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, December 17, 2020
   After sailing smoothly through the early portion of their schedule, the Lady Raiders basketball season has now ground to a halt, as COVID-19 issues with opponents have caused several games over the coming weeks to be postponed to later dates.
Habersham Central freshmen Brannon Gaines (left) and Kyia Barrett (right) have both made impacts as ninth graders for the Raiders basketball teams with their versatility and high basketball IQs.

Habersham Central freshmen Brannon Gaines (left) and Kyia Barrett (right) have both made impacts as ninth graders for the Raiders basketball teams with their versatility and high basketball IQs.

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Freshmen making huge impact on Habersham hoops

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
   For most basketball teams, it’s rare to see freshmen come in and contribute to a school’s varsity team immediately. But that’s exactly what two standout freshmen, Kyia Barrett and Brannon Gaines, have done for Habersham Central’s basketball teams.
Brinson Hall (center) signed a letter of intent to continue her golf career at Troy University with her parents Stacy (left) and Ivy Hall (right) by her side. Hall is the third Indian to sign a D-I scholarship this year, joining classmates Maggie Jackson (Wofford, golf) and Katy Corbett (Mercer, volleyball). Photo by BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

Brinson Hall (center) signed a letter of intent to continue her golf career at Troy University with her parents Stacy (left) and Ivy Hall (right) by her side. Hall is the third Indian to sign a D-I scholarship this year, joining classmates Maggie Jackson (Wofford, golf) and Katy Corbett (Mercer, volleyball). Photo by BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

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Tallulah Falls golfer Hall signs Division-I scholarship at Troy

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
   Brinson Hall’s love of golf started seven years ago when her dad, Stacy, first introduced her to the game. Over that time, she has participated in many tournaments and practice sessions to sharpen her game, and even helped rewrite Tallulah Falls’ golf record books.
Tallulah Falls’ Denika Lightbourne passes during the Lady Indians’ win over Towns County on Dec. 3.

Tallulah Falls’ Denika Lightbourne passes during the Lady Indians’ win over Towns County on Dec. 3.

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Lady Indians stretch winning streak to three games

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Tallulah Falls’ girls notched their third-straight win, knocking off Woodland-Stockbridge 58-31 on Saturday in the Winter Classic Tournament.    Veronaye Charlton led the way with 14 points, while Denika Lightbourne added 13 and Katy Corbett 11.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade battles Stephens County’s Ranjah Verdell for a loose ball during Friday night’s game.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade battles Stephens County’s Ranjah Verdell for a loose ball during Friday night’s game.

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Lady Raiders rebound from first loss

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Habersham County’s girls basketball team matched the boys Saturday, as the Lady Raiders topped Flowery Branch 44-36 on Saturday after their first defeat Friday night at home against Stephens County.
Tallulah Falls’ Gabe Keene challenges Towns County big man Jake McTaggart at the rim during their game Dec. 3.

Tallulah Falls’ Gabe Keene challenges Towns County big man Jake McTaggart at the rim during their game Dec. 3.

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Tallulah Falls boys top Wesleyan, fall to Towns County

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Tallulah Falls opened Saturday’s win with a surge and never looked back in a 56-38 win over Wesleyan.    The Indians (3-2) pushed out to a 15-3 lead in the first quarter and pulled away as the game progressed.    Sammy Davis led the Indians with 14 points.
Christy Keef was joined Friday night during her induction by (front row, from left) Tammy Harris; children Carlin Fricks, Camryn Fricks, Kyler Keef and Katie Keef; and husband Dan Keef. In back are (from left) Alex Harris, Garrison Stamey and Valerie Stamey.

Christy Keef was joined Friday night during her induction by (front row, from left) Tammy Harris; children Carlin Fricks, Camryn Fricks, Kyler Keef and Katie Keef; and husband Dan Keef. In back are (from left) Alex Harris, Garrison Stamey and Valerie Stamey.

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Keef, Duncan join Raiders' basketball Hall of Fame

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Christy Harris Keef played basketball at Habersham Central from 1991-95 and was a four-year letterman. She was team MVP twice – including in her junior year when she suffered a torn ACL – and she went to play collegiately at Piedmont, where she was team MVP there as a freshman.
Kyia Barrett gets set to put up a jumper in Monday’s win over Prince Avenue. Barrett also tallied eight rebounds against North Hall Tuesday night to lead the Lady Raiders.

Kyia Barrett gets set to put up a jumper in Monday’s win over Prince Avenue. Barrett also tallied eight rebounds against North Hall Tuesday night to lead the Lady Raiders.

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Lady Raiders continue unbeaten start

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 4, 2020
   Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders picked up their second victory in consecutive days Tuesday, topping North Hall 43-33 in their first true road test of the season.     Habersham’s girls (4-0) started the game hot, jumping out to a six-point lead by the end of the first quarter.
Malachi Dooley looks to finish over a defender in the Raiders’ season-opener against Lumpkin County. Dooley led HCHS Tuesday night with 31 points in the double-overtime victory that got the Raiders off to their first 4-1 start since 2011-12.

Malachi Dooley looks to finish over a defender in the Raiders’ season-opener against Lumpkin County. Dooley led HCHS Tuesday night with 31 points in the double-overtime victory that got the Raiders off to their first 4-1 start since 2011-12.

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Raiders keep rolling, win double-overtime thriller

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 4, 2020
   The last time Habersham Central was 4-1, most of the players on its roster were in elementary school. However, the Raiders managed to pull off the feat for the first time since the 2011-12 season after taking a 74-66 victory over North Hall Tuesday night.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders reflect on fun football season

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 4, 2020
   Habersham Central went from not knowing if there would be a football season at all to producing one of the most entertaining ones in recent memory.