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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.
Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown posted 13 points against Shiloh.

Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown posted 13 points against Shiloh.

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Lady Raiders stop Generals, boys fall

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Despite another slow start, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders turned in a smothering defensive performance to move to 2-0 in regional play with a 52-44 victory over Shiloh Tuesday night.
Habersham Central’s guard Malachi Dooley elevates for a layup against Buford in December.

Habersham Central’s guard Malachi Dooley elevates for a layup against Buford in December.

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Shorthanded Raiders dethrone Prince Avenue

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys basketball team got back on the right track Saturday, as they scored a 51-48 road victory over Prince Avenue Christian School.     “Anytime you can get a win that’s great.
Tallulah Falls girls basketball coach Brandy Corbett instructs her players during a road game at Towns County Dec. 3.

Tallulah Falls girls basketball coach Brandy Corbett instructs her players during a road game at Towns County Dec. 3.

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Corbetts stick together on, off court for Tallulah Falls

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
   For the Corbett family, basketball has always been a group effort.    Over the last two seasons, Katy Corbett has cemented herself as one of Tallulah Falls’ best on the hardwood all while taking guidance and leadership from her mother Brandy, the Lady Indians’ head coach.
Habersham Central’s Kelsey Banks launches a shot against Prince Avenue Christian before the Christmas break.

Habersham Central’s Kelsey Banks launches a shot against Prince Avenue Christian before the Christmas break.

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Lady Raiders edge Lanier, boys fall by two

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, December 31, 2020
   In their first action since Dec. 5, Habersham Central’s girls basketball team snagged a 32-31 victory in their regional opener against Lanier.     “It was a real struggle early,” head coach Bill Bradley said.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett takes off for a game-sealing touchdown against Shiloh on Nov. 21. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett takes off for a game-sealing touchdown against Shiloh on Nov. 21. TOM ASKEW/Special

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YEAR IN SPORTS 2020: Pandemic could not stop fun year in local sports

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
   As ESPN would frame it with new analytics, their winning percentage in the middle of the second quarter was 0.4%. But that did not deter Habersham Central’s football team from a comeback for the ages.
Members of the Raider Champions League take a photo with volunteers from the Lady Raiders basketball team. The league was started by Judy Thompson, a special education teacher at North Habersham Middle School, with the goal of allowing participants to have fun and participate equally in the game of basketball. JUDY THOMPSON/Submitted

Members of the Raider Champions League take a photo with volunteers from the Lady Raiders basketball team. The league was started by Judy Thompson, a special education teacher at North Habersham Middle School, with the goal of allowing participants to have fun and participate equally in the game of basketball. JUDY THOMPSON/Submitted

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Raider Champions League creates shooting stars

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, December 24, 2020
   Each Saturday at North Habersham Middle School (NHMS), the gym comes alive for a couple of hours with the sound of bouncing basketballs, whistles and cheers from the crowd while the Raider Champions League takes the court.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett takes the ball to the house against White County earlier this season. Pickett is the Region 8-6A player of the year. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett takes the ball to the house against White County earlier this season. Pickett is the Region 8-6A player of the year. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders land 11 on all-region team

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
   Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett was named Region 8-6A player of the year by the league’s coaches over the weekend, and his backfield mate Jackson Clouatre was named the top offensive player to help lead a group of 11 Raiders on the all-region team.
Tallulah Falls’ Veronaye Charlton drives to the hoop against North Hall on Tuesday. CHAZ MULLIS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ Veronaye Charlton drives to the hoop against North Hall on Tuesday. CHAZ MULLIS/Submitted

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No. 9-ranked Tallulah Falls girls crush North Hall

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
   Tallulah Falls’ girls kept their strong recent play going Tuesday night with an 83-52 blowout win of North Hall.    The Lady Indians pulled off a comeback in the second quarter after being down six points in the first.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett is joined at his signing ceremony Wednesday by his dad Harold, sister Kaylin and mom Angelia.

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett is joined at his signing ceremony Wednesday by his dad Harold, sister Kaylin and mom Angelia.

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Habersham's Pickett makes pick of Duke official

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
   Joshua Pickett has been locked in on continuing his football career and education at Duke University for a while. On Wednesday, he signed on the dotted line to make it official in front of friends, coaches, teachers and teammates at Habersham Central High School.