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Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett (left) and Jackson Clouatre form a two-pronged attack that Raider fans will remember for a long time. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett (left) and Jackson Clouatre form a two-pronged attack that Raider fans will remember for a long time. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders let it ride with pair of backfield aces

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 12, 2020
   As a wise philosopher once said, it takes two to make the thing go right.    Habersham Central has seen a rushing renaissance this season behind two seniors who find ways to make big plays even though the defense knows they are coming.
Habersham middle school football coach Mark Ausburn talks with his team after winning the league championship on Nov. 2.

Habersham middle school football coach Mark Ausburn talks with his team after winning the league championship on Nov. 2.

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Retiring coach Ausburn helped build decades of future Raiders

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
   Mark Ausburn wasn’t supposed to be a football coach. Now as he enters retirement after leading his team to a championship, he couldn’t have imagined anything else.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will play beach volleyball at Mercer University.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will play beach volleyball at Mercer University.

Tallulah Falls' Corbett set for switch from hardwood to the beach

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   Tallulah Falls senior volleyball standout Katy Corbett has committed to continue her education and playing career at Mercer University. She will make the switch from indoor to beach volleyball.    “This commitment happened in about two weeks,” Corbett said.
Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Matt Cochran, Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, and Josh Martinez have already qualified for state after the first swim meet of the season.

Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Matt Cochran, Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, and Josh Martinez have already qualified for state after the first swim meet of the season.

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Four Raiders swim their way into state cuts in first meet

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   Habersham Central’s varsity swim team traveled to Frances Meadows to compete in Cherokee Bluff’s Monster Meet over the weekend.     The Raiders placed second overall out of seven schools. Haydn Tatum was the top scorer for the boys team and Charity Lyons was the top scorer for the girls.
Tallulah Falls’ Halle Weyrich swims the 200 individual medley at Saturday’s opening meet in Clarkesville. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Halle Weyrich swims the 200 individual medley at Saturday’s opening meet in Clarkesville. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Tallulah Falls swimmers shine in opening meet

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   The season-opening swim meet at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville saw the Tallulah Falls middle and high schools both place second overall.     The high school girls and high school boys both came in second.
Judge Wilbanks (57) pressures Indians' quarterback Tripp Underwood (14) on one of his only pass attempts of the night to keep the game knotted at 14-14 going into halftime. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Judge Wilbanks (57) pressures Indians' quarterback Tripp Underwood (14) on one of his only pass attempts of the night to keep the game knotted at 14-14 going into halftime. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Middle school Raiders win league championship

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   The value of a good kicker can never be overstated.
Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison celebrates after having Gatorade poured on him following the Raiders' win over Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison celebrates after having Gatorade poured on him following the Raiders' win over Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders run roughshod over Lanier in regional win

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   At the end of a brutal three-week Spartan race, Habersham Central’s Raiders scaled that last wall with undaunted purpose.
Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre always has his eyes downfield, planning his next move. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre always has his eyes downfield, planning his next move. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: Clouatre belongs on Habersham Central's Mt. Rush More

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 30, 2020
   Jackson Clouatre is just trying to enjoy the ride.    Habersham Central’s senior running back is in his third year as a key piece for the varsity Raiders, and he is approaching some rare air in the 50-year history of the school.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett escapes a Buford defender earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett escapes a Buford defender earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham Central's Pickett dashing toward 1,000 yards on the way to Duke

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 30, 2020
   Many high school teams across the country put their best athlete at quarterback, even if that position is not part of his future.    Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison made that decision with Joshua Pickett, who had no problem doing what his coach felt was best to help the team.
Habersham Central's Jackson Clouatre gets loose against Dacula last week. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

Habersham Central's Jackson Clouatre gets loose against Dacula last week. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

Raiders take on Lanier at home Friday night

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 30, 2020
   The third leg of Habersham Central’s ironman triathlon comes Friday night, when Lanier comes to town for another big Region 8-6A game.     Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Raider Stadium.