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Habersham Central’s Eli Pilgrim prepares to flip his Winder-Barrow opponent on the way to a pinfall victory during Saturday’s area duals.

Habersham Central’s Eli Pilgrim prepares to flip his Winder-Barrow opponent on the way to a pinfall victory during Saturday’s area duals.

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Raider wrestlers take second in area duals

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Habersham Central’s wrestlers put on a show for the home crowd Saturday, pulling out two close matches by one point each and finishing second in the area duals meet.    “We were ecstatic about how the day went,” Raiders coach Morris Brooks said.
Tallulah Falls’ Simeon Respress takes off down court during Friday’s win over George Walton Academy. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Simeon Respress takes off down court during Friday’s win over George Walton Academy. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Tallulah Falls boys still unbeaten in region

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Tallulah Falls extended its win streak to a season-high eight games Friday night, as they took down George Walton Academy to remain unbeaten in regional play.     TFS started the game slowly, and they found themselves trailing the Bulldogs 17-10 at the end of the first quarter.     “GWA is tough.
Habersham Central's Jazky Bantaum looks for an opening against Lakeview on Saturday.

Habersham Central's Jazky Bantaum looks for an opening against Lakeview on Saturday.

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Lady Raiders split region games, crush Lakeview

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Despite being in the midst of a four-game-in-five-days stretch, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders have gone 2-1 over a condensed portion of their schedule.     “Last week was a good week for us.
Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines looks for a driving lane during Saturday’s game at the Ninth Grade Academy.

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines looks for a driving lane during Saturday’s game at the Ninth Grade Academy.

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Raiders top Cross Keys in old gym

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Saturday night’s victory over Cross Keys held a special meaning for Habersham Central boys basketball head coach Cody Anderson.
Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Raider swimmers add another state cut before regional meet

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
Habersham Central’s boys swim team added another state qualifying time during Saturday’s Shiver Me Timbers Meet at Tallulah Falls School, as Josh Martinez earned his first individual state cut of the season in the 100 Yard Butterfly.
Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

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Slow third quarter dooms Raiders at North Hall

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 15, 2021
For the second time this season, Habersham Central traveled to North Hall. Unfortunately, Tuesday night’s game ended differently from the first matchup, as the Raiders fell 57-47.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

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Lady Raiders grind it out, get even with Stephens County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
It was not a game for the Springfield archives, but Habersham Central’s girls grinded it out Tuesday night and found a way to get even with Stephens County in a 42-39 road win.
Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

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Tallulah Falls boys run winning streak to seven

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
The No. 10 Tallulah Falls Indians won Tuesday night to keep their winning streak going at seven in a row, downing Athens Academy, 58-35.     Gabe Keene led TFS with a season-high 24 points, while Simeon Respress and Sammy Davis both chipped in with nine points.
Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

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Gailey returns home with coaching likely in rear-view mirror

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
Chan Gailey thought he was done coaching two other times, so maybe this is not the end of his long career in football.    But it might be the end.
Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

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Dacula edges Lady Raiders, takes boys game also in regional play

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
In a physical region matchup that saw ejections, overtime and a near buzzer-beater, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders fell 50-45 to Dacula on Friday night.     “It was a very physical game,” said Lady Raiders’ head coach Bill Bradley.