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Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

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Buford too tough for Raider squads

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
When many teams arrive at Buford Arena, the game has already been decided, as the atmosphere of the state-of-the-art facility to go along with the program’s history mentally overwhelm opponents.
Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

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Habersham Central's Dooley helps steer Raiders' ship

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
When Malachi Dooley takes the floor, everyone in the gym knows it. Though listed at only 5-foot-11, trying to stop the junior guard is a top priority for any defense he faces, and opposing players and head coaches aren’t bashful about letting everyone know it.
Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

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Lanier bursts past Habersham Central boys

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Habersham Central’s boys could not overcome a mid-game drought Friday night in a 56-46 loss to Lanier.    The Raiders (8-11) fell behind by as many as 17 early in the second half before a late push came up short in search of the team’s first regional win.
Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

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Tallulah Falls boys fall after 10 straight wins

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
After running their win streak to 10 games Friday night with a victory over Prince Avenue Christian School, Saturday brought Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team its first loss in 51 days, as they fell fell at home to Class A private No. 3 Galloway 62-33.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

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Lady Raiders clamp down on defense for Bradley's 501st win

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Even without complete records handy, it is hard to believe that many of Coach Bill Bradley’s 501 wins included holding the opponent to 16 points.    “Very seldom for sure,” the Lady Raiders’ coach said after his team downed Lanier 26-16 on Friday night. “It’s definitely on the low end.
Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

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Habersham Middle School boys teams sweep titles

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
On Monday night, Habersham County’s seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams were crowned Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions, as the seventh grade team beat Franklin County and the eighth graders topped Madison County.
Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

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Habersham's 7th grade girls top Rabun County for title

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Habersham County’s seventh grade girls team capped off a nearly-perfect season last Saturday, as they took down Rabun County 31-25 to be crowned the Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions.
Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley reached his 500th career basketball coaching win Tuesday night in Habersham’s victory over Central Gwinnett. Bradley’s career has spanned 31 years and three states, and he attributes his success to the players, coaches and administrators he’s worked with.

Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley reached his 500th career basketball coaching win Tuesday night in Habersham’s victory over Central Gwinnett. Bradley’s career has spanned 31 years and three states, and he attributes his success to the players, coaches and administrators he’s worked with.

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Lady Raiders coach Bradley still having fun after 500 wins

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 22, 2021
When the buzzer sounded to seal Habersham Central’s 52-36 win over Central Gwinnett Tuesday night, it also gave Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley his 500th career victory.    “[Tuesday] night, it was nice to hear from players I coached 28 or 29 years ago call and tell me about how vital the...
Tallulah Falls’ Julian Gober blocks Towns County’s Jake McTaggart during a Dec. 3 game. The Indians have not lost since that night 50 days ago.

Tallulah Falls’ Julian Gober blocks Towns County’s Jake McTaggart during a Dec. 3 game. The Indians have not lost since that night 50 days ago.

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Tallulah Falls boys win ninth consecutive game

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 22, 2021
Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team extended its win streak to nine games to take sole possession of first place in Region 8A private, as they slid past Athens Christian 42-36 Tuesday night.