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Tallulah Falls’ Rebekah Jennings digs a ball during the Lady Indians’ first playoff game.

Tallulah Falls’ Rebekah Jennings digs a ball during the Lady Indians’ first playoff game.

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Tallulah Falls volleyball falls in Sweet 16

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   Tallulah Falls’ volleyball season ended Saturday, as the Lady Indians fell 3-1 in the second round of the state playoffs at St. Francis.     “A lot of it was their size.
Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett overcame an injury to win the regional cross country meet.

Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett overcame an injury to win the regional cross country meet.

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Habersham Central's Kivett wins regional cross country meet

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett won his fourth cross country race of the season, taking the individual Region 8-6A title during Saturday’s region meet.     “It was awesome.
Habersham Central’s Alex Aaron leads a tackle of a Dacula ballcarrier during Friday’s game. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

Habersham Central’s Alex Aaron leads a tackle of a Dacula ballcarrier during Friday’s game. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

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Dacula flexes muscles, downs Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   Buford looked to be the class of Region 8-6A this year, but Dacula has something to say about that.    The Falcons dominated from the opening kickoff Friday night on the way to a 50-14 win over Habersham Central.
Habersham’s Middle School team advanced to Thursday’s championship game with a 7-6 win over Elbert County. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham’s Middle School team advanced to Thursday’s championship game with a 7-6 win over Elbert County. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Middle School Raiders top No. 1 seed; title game moved to Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
   The Habersham Raider Middle School football team upset the No. 1 seed Elbert County at the Granite Bowl on Thursday, 7-6, to advance to the championship game Thursday night.    Elbert County was undefeated and Habersham was 3-3 going to the playoff game. Habersham will now play at 5:30 p.m.
The Raiders’ running game revolves around three good backs behind a strong offensive line that includes Butch Cassidy (56) and Ethan Tomlin (53). TOM ASKEW/Staff

The Raiders’ running game revolves around three good backs behind a strong offensive line that includes Butch Cassidy (56) and Ethan Tomlin (53). TOM ASKEW/Staff

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OSBORNE: Raiders could benefit from some 'grown-man runs'

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   Highlights from the last two weeks of NFL football have been littered with what they call “grown-man runs,” mostly by Heisman winner and Tennessee Titan Derrick Henry.    Henry has helped the Titans to an undefeated start by running over and through everyone in his path.
Habersham Central’s Azzi Cervantes has made a major mark in his first year of football at any level. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Azzi Cervantes has made a major mark in his first year of football at any level. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Cervantes comes from nowhere to make plays for the Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   Azzi Cervantes never suited up once for rec football as a young boy. He never played in middle school or junior varsity.    But suddenly the Habersham Central junior is making plays on both sides of the ball for the varsity Raiders.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett goes for a spike during the Lady Indians’ win over Mount Vernon on Wednesday night.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett goes for a spike during the Lady Indians’ win over Mount Vernon on Wednesday night.

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Tallulah Falls girls roll into the Sweet 16

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team punched its ticket to a second Sweet 16 appearance in three years Wednesday night with a sweep over Mount Vernon.     “I knew watching film that both teams were really similar and this could have gone five sets,” TFS head coach Matt Heyl said.
From left are Tallulah Falls senior runners Collin Kelly, Eli Sims, Grey Bourlet and Chaz Mullis, who were recognized at Tuesday’s home meet. BRIAN CARTER/Special

From left are Tallulah Falls senior runners Collin Kelly, Eli Sims, Grey Bourlet and Chaz Mullis, who were recognized at Tuesday’s home meet. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls honors its senior runners

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   The Tallulah Falls boys’ cross country managed a third place finish in its final home meet of the year.     In a ceremony before the meet, Grey Bourlet, Collin Kelly, Chaz Mullis and Eli Sims, the team’s four seniors, were honored.
Habersham Central’s Brayden Staton waits for the throw as a Winder-Barrow runner tries to beat the tag.

Habersham Central’s Brayden Staton waits for the throw as a Winder-Barrow runner tries to beat the tag.

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Lady Raiders softball team finally has a playoff opponent

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   After completing their regular 10 days ago, Habersham Central’s softball team (16-12, 7-8) now knows who its opponent in the opening round of the state playoffs.
Habersham Central’s Austin Wood looks to break free of Winder-Barrow’s Alex Cha during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Austin Wood looks to break free of Winder-Barrow’s Alex Cha during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: See, this is what we meant by 'Raider Magic'

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   It didn’t take long for Raider Magic to make its appearance.    Habersham Central had a lot of chances to go away Friday night at rainy Winder-Barrow with a disappointing loss, but the Raiders would have none of it.    Whether it was Garrett Heaton’s answer to the chants of “Block that kick!