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Habersham Central’s Allie Church gets up high going for a spike during a recent match.

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Lady Raiders volleyball splits region matches

Isaiah Smith

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Along with starting their school year Tuesday, the Habersham Central volleyball team also opened region play with a tri-match at Shiloh, as they also tangled with Lanier.

Tallulah Falls’ Abby Carlan (4) and Sarah Jennings elevate for the block during a recent match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls girls riding five-game streak heading into area play

Isaiah Smith

Thursday, September 10, 2020

After a rocky start to the 2020 season, the Tallulah Falls volleyball team appears to have found its stride midway through the season. Heading into Region 8-A play the Lady Indians (7-10) boast a five-game win streak after sweeping Rabun and Franklin counties Tuesday night.

Tallulah Falls’ Jenna Shesser finished fourth overall in the Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival.

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Tallulah Falls runners claim top-5 finishes in home meet

News Staff

Thursday, September 10, 2020

The Tallulah Falls School hosted eight other teams at its annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival, and both the boys’ and girls’ teams earned top-five finishes at the event. On the boys’ side, the Indians placed two runners inside the top-five and took fourth place as a team.

Habersham Central’s Molly Butler goes for a spike against Lumpkin County.

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Lady Raider volleyball rolling into region play

Isaiah Smith

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

After knocking off local powerhouse Jefferson in their last match, Habersham Central’s volleyball team kept the momentum rolling into Thursday night. The Lady Raiders avenged two early season losses to Gainesville and Lumpkin County to go 3-0 on the night.

Habersham Central’s Joey Handlos makes a running catch in the outfield on Thursday night against Lanier.

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Lady Raiders softball snaps skid against Lanier

Isaiah Smith

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

After dropping three region contests in a row, Habersham Central’s softball team ended its losing skid Thursday with a 6-3 victory over Lanier. “To me, that’s a good win, and it puts us in the driver’s seat for the playoffs,” Lady Raiders’ head coach Bill Bradley said.

Tallulah Falls girls celebrate a point during their win Thursday over Rabun County. Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School

Tallulah Falls volleyball picking up wins, momentum

Isaiah Smith

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

After a weeklong break, Tallulah Falls volleyball team picked up where it left off by securing two victories over state-ranked Rabun and White counties Thursday night. In the first match of the evening versus Class 3A No. 6 White County, the Lady Indians fell behind 14-11 to the Warriors.

Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre jukes a defender on his way to a big gain on Friday night. Photo by LILLIAN VAN TASSEL

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Raiders plunder Madison County in opener

Matthew Osborne

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

After a pair of close games with Madison County over the last two years, Habersham Central left no doubt this time around. The Raiders opened the 2020 season with a dominant performance in a 27-6 win Friday night at John Larry Black Field.

Habersham Central's Eathon Martin gains yardage during the intrasquad scrimmage last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders ready to host Madison for season opener

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 4, 2020

Habersham Central has waged two hard-fought battles with Madison County over the last two years, and that is all the Raiders will have to base their assessments on for tonight’s game.

Habersham Central players (from left) Zane Hester, Patrick Tedder, Butch Cassidy, Simarcus Burney and Jonathan Adams watch intently from the sidelines during the intrasquad scrimmage last week. The first real game is Friday night when the Raiders host Madison County to open the season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders take the field Friday as uncertain season begins

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 4, 2020

A season unlike any other begins tonight, as Habersham Central’s Raiders take the field against Madison County.

Simarcus Burney gains a few yards after contact during the Raiders' intrasquad scrimmage Aug. 27. Photos by TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders get dress rehearsal

Matthew Osborne

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

After a summer of changes and unusual practice methods, Habersham Central’s football players finally got to hit someone else – only it was themselves. The Raiders held an Orange-Blue intrasquad scrimmage Thursday night in preparation for the season opener on Friday, Sept. 4.