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Habersham Central’s Gage Hurt (9) consoles teammate Joshua Pickett after Friday’s loss to White County. Despite the loss, these Raiders have a lot to feel good about at this point in the season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Gage Hurt (9) consoles teammate Joshua Pickett after Friday’s loss to White County. Despite the loss, these Raiders have a lot to feel good about at this point in the season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: No time for Raiders to hang their heads

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   Last Friday’s game had everything – big plays, big crowds, a little fog and two good football teams.    Habersham Central lost its unbeaten status after the loss to White County, but we knew someone was going to.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade and Preslee Hix celebrate a run against Buford on Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade and Preslee Hix celebrate a run against Buford on Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders end four-game losing slide

Isaiah Smith
Friday, September 25, 2020
   Habersham Central’s softball team beat Shiloh 10-1 Thursday night to end a four-game losing slide.    On Tuesday, the Lady Raiders dropped their fourth game in a row Tuesday night, falling 12-4 to Lanier.
Habersham Central’s Tanner Wade (50) and Jonathan Adams (58) put pressure on Apalachee quarterback Todd Jones during a win on Sept. 11. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Tanner Wade (50) and Jonathan Adams (58) put pressure on Apalachee quarterback Todd Jones during a win on Sept. 11. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham Central, White County both looking to stay undefeated

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 25, 2020
   In a battle for the Chattahoochee River, offenses could be free flowing on Friday night at Raider Stadium.    White County visits Habersham Central in a battle of undefeated teams who have shown they can find the end zone.
Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings goes for a spike during a recent home match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings goes for a spike during a recent home match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls volleyball gets back to .500

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
   Despite a slow start to the year, the Tallulah Falls volleyball team is finding its stride as the season winds down.    On Saturday, TFS (12-12, 3-1) got back to .500 for the first time this season with two victories over Shiloh and Loganville.
Habersham Central’s Molly Butler goes hard to the net during a recent match.

Habersham Central’s Molly Butler goes hard to the net during a recent match.

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Lady Raiders volleyball hits rough patch

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
   Habersham Central’s volleyball team dropped a tightly contested non-region matchup with Cherokee Bluff last Thursday.     The five-set match was a back-and-forth affair, with the Bears taking a tightly-contested first set 25-18.
Andrew Kivett (running in front) leads Habersham Central’s cross country team in several different ways this season.

Andrew Kivett (running in front) leads Habersham Central’s cross country team in several different ways this season.

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Habersham Central senior Kivett leads Raider runners

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
   Running has always come naturally for Andrew Kivett. A soccer player as a child, Kivett said he remembers his parents praising his talent for running that he didn’t fully realize until his high school years.    “My parents always told me I had a gift for running,” Kivett said.
Habersham Central’s Patrick Tedder (15) makes the hit to help the Raiders make a goal line stand against Apalachee last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Patrick Tedder (15) makes the hit to help the Raiders make a goal line stand against Apalachee last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Tedder is everywhere for Raiders in first two games

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   On Habersham Central’s first drive last week, quarterback Josh Pickett threw a pass toward the corner of the end zone. It was what they call a “50-50” ball, but Patrick Tedder tipped those odds considerably.
Habersham Central has seen success on fourth down this season so far, thanks to big plays from Josh Pickett (1) among others. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central has seen success on fourth down this season so far, thanks to big plays from Josh Pickett (1) among others. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: Fourth down? Stay calm and don't equivocate

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   No one likes to punt, including Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison.    Punting is one of those sports terms that spills over into real life, and folks use it to indicate a concession. One of the word’s definitions is listed as “delay in answering or taking action – equivocate.
Junior middle hitter Alba Romanos elevates for a spike against George Walton Academy. Since arriving from Spain and joining TFS’ volleyball team, Romanos has brought much-needed length to the team defensively and an offensive skill set that has grown in each match.

Junior middle hitter Alba Romanos elevates for a spike against George Walton Academy. Since arriving from Spain and joining TFS’ volleyball team, Romanos has brought much-needed length to the team defensively and an offensive skill set that has grown in each match.

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Spain’s Romanos helps lift Lady Indians to greater heights

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   For Tallulah Falls’ Alba Romanos, the 2020 volleyball season started differently than any other for her. In fact, there was a threat, that it wouldn’t begin at all.     “It was kind of crazy.