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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.
Kyla Quiles prepares to pitch against a powerhouse Buford Wolves batting order.

Kyla Quiles prepares to pitch against a powerhouse Buford Wolves batting order.

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Lady Raiders run into buzzsaw in No. 1 Buford

Cody Rogers
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The Habersham Central Raiders softball team are the latest in a long line of teams that have fallen victim to Buford Wolves this season with a 14-1 loss Tuesday, dropping them to 14-8.
Habersham Central's Maddie Chosewood serves during Tuesday's match. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Habersham Central's Maddie Chosewood serves during Tuesday's match. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Lady Raiders volleyball earns two region victories

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Habersham Central’s volleyball team grabbed two more region victories over Central Gwinnett and Dacula on Tuesday night.    In HCHS’ first match, the Lady Raider played Dacula evenly before hopping out to a 15-12 lead midway through the first set.
Tallulah Falls' Katy Corbett goes for a dig during Tuesday's match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

Tallulah Falls' Katy Corbett goes for a dig during Tuesday's match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls volleyball sweeps on pink-out night

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 17, 2020
In their annual Pink-Out matches, the Tallulah Falls volleyball team rocked bright pink jerseys en route to picking up two critical region victories over Athens Christian and George Walton Tuesday night.
Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre gets a lift from Pierce Vickery after scoring one of his three touchdowns against Apalachee on Friday night. Photos by TOM ASKEW

Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre gets a lift from Pierce Vickery after scoring one of his three touchdowns against Apalachee on Friday night. Photos by TOM ASKEW

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Raiders' offense runs wild on the way to road win, 2-0 start

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Facing a fourth-and-1 at his own 20 yard line and sensing that offense was going to be the theme of the night, Habersham Central quarterback Josh Pickett made a plea to coach Benji Harrison.
Habersham Central’s Camryn Fricks gets low for a dig during a recent home match.

Habersham Central’s Camryn Fricks gets low for a dig during a recent home match.

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Lady Raiders volleyball picks up four more wins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Habersham Central volleyball team picked up two non-region victories last Thursday over Madison and Oconee counties.    In the first match with Madison County, the Lady Raiders earned a sweep, taking the first set 25-8 and the second 25-11.
Habersham Central’s Brayden Staton gets ready to fire to first base during a recent home game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s Brayden Staton gets ready to fire to first base during a recent home game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders win a wild one, 17-16, during busy week

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Big innings were the theme of Habersham Central’s region matchup against Winder-Barrow Thursday night. In the Lady Raiders’ 17-16 victory, HCHS posted three innings where they scored more than three runs, while the Bulldoggs had two.
Tallulah Falls' Sarah Jennings spikes a ball during a recent home match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

Tallulah Falls' Sarah Jennings spikes a ball during a recent home match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls volleyball win streak stops at 6, but team on the rise

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Tallulah Falls’ six-match win streak was snapped last Thursday in a three-set thriller against Class A/AA No. 7 Athens Academy.     TFS’ second match of the night started slowly, as they fell behind the Spartans early in the first set and eventually dropped it 25-15.