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Christy Keef was joined Friday night during her induction by (front row, from left) Tammy Harris; children Carlin Fricks, Camryn Fricks, Kyler Keef and Katie Keef; and husband Dan Keef. In back are (from left) Alex Harris, Garrison Stamey and Valerie Stamey.

Christy Keef was joined Friday night during her induction by (front row, from left) Tammy Harris; children Carlin Fricks, Camryn Fricks, Kyler Keef and Katie Keef; and husband Dan Keef. In back are (from left) Alex Harris, Garrison Stamey and Valerie Stamey.

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Keef, Duncan join Raiders' basketball Hall of Fame

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Christy Harris Keef played basketball at Habersham Central from 1991-95 and was a four-year letterman. She was team MVP twice – including in her junior year when she suffered a torn ACL – and she went to play collegiately at Piedmont, where she was team MVP there as a freshman.
Kyia Barrett gets set to put up a jumper in Monday’s win over Prince Avenue. Barrett also tallied eight rebounds against North Hall Tuesday night to lead the Lady Raiders.

Kyia Barrett gets set to put up a jumper in Monday’s win over Prince Avenue. Barrett also tallied eight rebounds against North Hall Tuesday night to lead the Lady Raiders.

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Lady Raiders continue unbeaten start

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 4, 2020
Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders picked up their second victory in consecutive days Tuesday, topping North Hall 43-33 in their first true road test of the season.     Habersham’s girls (4-0) started the game hot, jumping out to a six-point lead by the end of the first quarter.
Malachi Dooley looks to finish over a defender in the Raiders’ season-opener against Lumpkin County. Dooley led HCHS Tuesday night with 31 points in the double-overtime victory that got the Raiders off to their first 4-1 start since 2011-12.

Malachi Dooley looks to finish over a defender in the Raiders’ season-opener against Lumpkin County. Dooley led HCHS Tuesday night with 31 points in the double-overtime victory that got the Raiders off to their first 4-1 start since 2011-12.

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Raiders keep rolling, win double-overtime thriller

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 4, 2020
The last time Habersham Central was 4-1, most of the players on its roster were in elementary school. However, the Raiders managed to pull off the feat for the first time since the 2011-12 season after taking a 74-66 victory over North Hall Tuesday night.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders reflect on fun football season

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 4, 2020
Habersham Central went from not knowing if there would be a football season at all to producing one of the most entertaining ones in recent memory.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

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Lady Raiders still unbeaten in young season

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Habersham Central Lady Raiders have gotten off to a hot start in 2020, running out to a 4-0 record after taking down Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.
Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

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Raider boys basketball team off to strong start

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Habersham Central extended its win streak to three games with a convincing 69-49 victory over Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.     “This is an awesome class.
Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders fall to Rome in playoff opener

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Habersham Central’s football season ended Friday night in Rome, but the Raiders did not go quietly.    Rome came out on top 35-14, but the game was far more competitive than the final score indicated.
Habersham Central’s Garrett Heaton lunges to take down Shiloh quarterback Antonio Meeks during Saturday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Staff

Habersham Central’s Garrett Heaton lunges to take down Shiloh quarterback Antonio Meeks during Saturday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Staff

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Raiders stage improbable rally from 28 down, make playoffs

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
People are tired of unprecedented things in 2020. Honestly, most folks would rather have normal stuff happen for a while.    But just for fun and in the spirit of the year, Habersham Central’s football did something no one has ever seen in these parts.
Habersham Central’s Addie Penick defends a Fannin County player during the Nov. 12 scrimmage. CALEB COLLINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Addie Penick defends a Fannin County player during the Nov. 12 scrimmage. CALEB COLLINS/CNI News Service

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Raiders show well in opening basketball scrimmages

Isaiah Smith
Friday, November 20, 2020
In their first live action of the 2020-21 season, the Lady Raiders basketball team slid past Fannin County in a scrimmage on Nov. 12 to earn a 45-41 victory.     “I thought it went well for our first time out,” said Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley.