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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.
Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre leaves the school as its fourth-leading rusher all time. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre leaves the school as its fourth-leading rusher all time. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Clouatre commits to Berry College

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, December 17, 2020
For many young athletes, signing a scholarship to play their sport in college is a dream that only a handful achieve. But for Jackson Clouatre, that dream has become a reality, as he recently announced his commitment to continue his athletic and academic career at Berry College in Rome.
Habersham Central's Nykerriah Brown looks to shed a defender during the Lady Raiders' first game against Stephens County Dec. 4.

Habersham Central's Nykerriah Brown looks to shed a defender during the Lady Raiders' first game against Stephens County Dec. 4.

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Postponements mess with Raider basketball schedule

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, December 17, 2020
After sailing smoothly through the early portion of their schedule, the Lady Raiders basketball season has now ground to a halt, as COVID-19 issues with opponents have caused several games over the coming weeks to be postponed to later dates.
Habersham Central freshmen Brannon Gaines (left) and Kyia Barrett (right) have both made impacts as ninth graders for the Raiders basketball teams with their versatility and high basketball IQs.

Habersham Central freshmen Brannon Gaines (left) and Kyia Barrett (right) have both made impacts as ninth graders for the Raiders basketball teams with their versatility and high basketball IQs.

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Freshmen making huge impact on Habersham hoops

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
For most basketball teams, it’s rare to see freshmen come in and contribute to a school’s varsity team immediately. But that’s exactly what two standout freshmen, Kyia Barrett and Brannon Gaines, have done for Habersham Central’s basketball teams.
Brinson Hall (center) signed a letter of intent to continue her golf career at Troy University with her parents Stacy (left) and Ivy Hall (right) by her side. Hall is the third Indian to sign a D-I scholarship this year, joining classmates Maggie Jackson (Wofford, golf) and Katy Corbett (Mercer, volleyball). Photo by BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

Brinson Hall (center) signed a letter of intent to continue her golf career at Troy University with her parents Stacy (left) and Ivy Hall (right) by her side. Hall is the third Indian to sign a D-I scholarship this year, joining classmates Maggie Jackson (Wofford, golf) and Katy Corbett (Mercer, volleyball). Photo by BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

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Tallulah Falls golfer Hall signs Division-I scholarship at Troy

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
Brinson Hall’s love of golf started seven years ago when her dad, Stacy, first introduced her to the game. Over that time, she has participated in many tournaments and practice sessions to sharpen her game, and even helped rewrite Tallulah Falls’ golf record books.
Tallulah Falls’ Denika Lightbourne passes during the Lady Indians’ win over Towns County on Dec. 3.

Tallulah Falls’ Denika Lightbourne passes during the Lady Indians’ win over Towns County on Dec. 3.

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Lady Indians stretch winning streak to three games

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Tallulah Falls’ girls notched their third-straight win, knocking off Woodland-Stockbridge 58-31 on Saturday in the Winter Classic Tournament.    Veronaye Charlton led the way with 14 points, while Denika Lightbourne added 13 and Katy Corbett 11.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade battles Stephens County’s Ranjah Verdell for a loose ball during Friday night’s game.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade battles Stephens County’s Ranjah Verdell for a loose ball during Friday night’s game.

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Lady Raiders rebound from first loss

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Habersham County’s girls basketball team matched the boys Saturday, as the Lady Raiders topped Flowery Branch 44-36 on Saturday after their first defeat Friday night at home against Stephens County.
Tallulah Falls’ Gabe Keene challenges Towns County big man Jake McTaggart at the rim during their game Dec. 3.

Tallulah Falls’ Gabe Keene challenges Towns County big man Jake McTaggart at the rim during their game Dec. 3.

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Tallulah Falls boys top Wesleyan, fall to Towns County

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Tallulah Falls opened Saturday’s win with a surge and never looked back in a 56-38 win over Wesleyan.    The Indians (3-2) pushed out to a 15-3 lead in the first quarter and pulled away as the game progressed.    Sammy Davis led the Indians with 14 points.