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Habersham Central Ring of Honor inductee Jerry Pulliam (left) talks football with fellow defensive legends and inductees Jeff Gerrin and Fernandez West before Friday’s game. LILLIAN VAN TASSEL/Special

Habersham Central Ring of Honor inductee Jerry Pulliam (left) talks football with fellow defensive legends and inductees Jeff Gerrin and Fernandez West before Friday’s game. LILLIAN VAN TASSEL/Special

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OSBORNE: Raiders defense impresses hard-hitting greats of old

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Things felt normal for the first time in a while on Friday night.    The lights were on, the motivational rap music was blaring, Sweet Caroline was being overplayed, trash cans were being pounded … you knew high school football was back.
Habersham Central’s defense stacks up a Madison ballcarrier during Friday’s game. The first-team defense shut the Red Raiders out in the 27-6 win. LILLIAN VAN TASSELL/Special

Habersham Central’s defense stacks up a Madison ballcarrier during Friday’s game. The first-team defense shut the Red Raiders out in the 27-6 win. LILLIAN VAN TASSELL/Special

Raiders aim for an encore against Apalachee

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Habersham Central’s football team had a great opening night, and now it’s time to see if that show will draw rave reviews when they take it on the road.    The Raiders take on Apalachee at 7:30 p.m. tonight in what used to be a regional game, but now is a non-league showdown.
Brayden Staton and Preslee Hix celebrate after Hix’s sixth-inning go ahead home run. Photo by CODY ROGERS/Staff

Brayden Staton and Preslee Hix celebrate after Hix’s sixth-inning go ahead home run. Photo by CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raider softball seniors shine on their night

Cody Rogers
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Powered by late-inning heroics from seniors Kyla Quiles, Preslee Hicks the Habersham Central Lady Raiders softball team defeated the North Hall Trojans 5-3 Wednesday night.
Habersham Central’s Allie Church gets up high going for a spike during a recent match.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.