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Habersham Central’s Kyla Quiles pitches during a home game Aug. 25. Quiles pitched well in an 8-inning loss to Buford.

Habersham Central’s Kyla Quiles pitches during a home game Aug. 25. Quiles pitched well in an 8-inning loss to Buford.

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Lady Raiders softball falls in extras

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
   Habersham Central’s softball team dropped a nail-biter last Thursday against No. 4 Buford 2-1 in eight innings.     “Our kids competed. Kyla [Quiles] did a great job pitching, and she only gave up one unearned run through seven innings,” HCHS head coach Bill Bradley said.
Justin Pollock comes to TFS from a three-year stint at Southern Wesleyan University as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He previously coached for 11 years at nearby Toccoa Falls College and one year at Montreat College.

Justin Pollock comes to TFS from a three-year stint at Southern Wesleyan University as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He previously coached for 11 years at nearby Toccoa Falls College and one year at Montreat College.

Tallulah Falls taps Pollock as new baseball coach

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   Tallulah Falls School filled a vacancy with the addition of Justin Pollock as the varsity head baseball coach. Pollock takes over the Indians baseball team after the departure of longtime coach Mark Wilcox.    “First I would like to thank Dr. [Larry] Peevy, Mrs.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade eyes the pitcher while waiting to break from third base against Flowery Branch on Aug. 19.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade eyes the pitcher while waiting to break from third base against Flowery Branch on Aug. 19.

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Habersham Central softball team's winning streak hits 8

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders softball team extended their winning streak to eight games last Thursday, as they shut out regional foe Shiloh 7-0.     Hailey Wade earned the win for HCHS by tossing seven innings of three-hit ball. Wade didn’t surrender a run and struck out 11 Generals hitters.
Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta (8) looks to spike the ball during the Lady Raiders’ match against Tallulah Falls Aug. 18.

Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta (8) looks to spike the ball during the Lady Raiders’ match against Tallulah Falls Aug. 18.

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Lady Raider volleyball picks up two wins

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   The Lady Raiders volleyball team secured two more wins to close last week, as they took down Lakeview Academy and Apalachee at Gainesville High School last Thursday.

Tallulah Falls volleyball drops two in home opener

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   Despite notching a win in its last match against rival Habersham Central, Tallulah Falls couldn’t continue its momentum in its home opener last Thursday.     In their first match against Class 4A No. 5 Jefferson, TFS fell in three sets.
Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener (12) and Abby Carlan (4) protect the net during their match with Habersham Central on Tuesday night.

Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener (12) and Abby Carlan (4) protect the net during their match with Habersham Central on Tuesday night.

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Tallulah Falls volleyball tops Habersham Central

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   The Tallulah Falls Lady Indians volleyball team got back on track Tuesday night with a three-set victory against rival Habersham Central.    “That was pretty huge.
Habersham Central's Joey Handlos pitched a complete game Wednesday night against Flowery Branch.

Habersham Central's Joey Handlos pitched a complete game Wednesday night against Flowery Branch.

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Lady Raiders softball team wins 7th straight

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   Habersham Central pitcher Joey Handlos found herself in some jams Wednesday night in the circle against Flowery Branch.    In consecutive innings, the Lady Raiders’ pitcher faced a second-and-third situation and a bases-loaded, no-out scenario, only to battle through with just one run allowed.
Tallulah Falls’ Evan Prince finished third in the area and fifth at state in 2019 as a sophomore.

Tallulah Falls’ Evan Prince finished third in the area and fifth at state in 2019 as a sophomore.

Tallulah Falls runners hope for another historic season

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   Fresh off making history last season, Tallulah Falls’ varsity boys cross country team returns one of the top runners in the state in 2020.    Junior Evan Prince, who finished third in the area and fifth at state in 2019 as a sophomore, continues to lead the TFS varsity team by example.
Habersham Central’s Josh Pickett takes it in for a touchdown during a game last season. Pickett was tapped for Sports Illustrated’s All-American watch list for 2020.

Habersham Central’s Josh Pickett takes it in for a touchdown during a game last season. Pickett was tapped for Sports Illustrated’s All-American watch list for 2020.

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Habersham Central's Pickett selected for All-American watch list

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   If football goes forward this fall, Habersham Central will feature one of the top players in the country.    Sports Illustrated included Raiders standout Josh Pickett as one of its 1,000 players nationwide for its All-American watch list for 2020.
Habersham Central’s Allie Church (left) and Abbey Donaldson serve during the Lady Raiders’ win over Stephens County. Pictures by TOM LAW/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Allie Church (left) and Abbey Donaldson serve during the Lady Raiders’ win over Stephens County. Pictures by TOM LAW/CNI News Service

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Lady Raiders volleyball team spikes Stephens County

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   Habersham Central’s volleyball team began its season in spectacular fashion, as they swept rival Stephens County on Tuesday.     “I was really proud of the way we played overall,” said HCHS volleyball coach Lindsay Herrin.