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Habersham County Little Leaguers recite the Little League pledge at last year’s Opening Day.

Habersham County Little Leaguers recite the Little League pledge at last year’s Opening Day.

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Little League spring season cancelled

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 7, 2020
   After making every effort to find a way to play its spring season starting June 1, Habersham County Little League was finally forced to accept the heartbreaking truth that it will not be possible.
Peyton Irvin, a Habersham Central alumnus, had a strong freshman year going at Piedmont College when the season was stopped.

Peyton Irvin, a Habersham Central alumnus, had a strong freshman year going at Piedmont College when the season was stopped.

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Irvin looks to build on early success

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2020
Piedmont baseball has always been a part of Peyton Irvin’s life.  Growing up in Cornelia, he attended Piedmont baseball games with his family as a kid and played four years for Habersham Central High School, graduating in 2019.
Berry College’s Mason Kinsey, a Habersham Central High School graduate, will get a shot to chase his NFL dream with the Tennessee Titans when sports resume. Photo by Steven Eckhoff/Submitted

Berry College’s Mason Kinsey, a Habersham Central High School graduate, will get a shot to chase his NFL dream with the Tennessee Titans when sports resume. Photo by Steven Eckhoff/Submitted

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Former Raiders star Kinsey signs with Tennessee Titans

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
   Former Habersham Central star Mason Kinsey finally got the call players dream about after waiting through the three-day NFL Draft.     “I knew I was on a couple of draft boards, and I watched the whole thing,” Kinsey said Monday.
Coach Akridge, baseball team moms honor Raider seniors

Coach Akridge, baseball team moms honor Raider seniors

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Coach Akridge, baseball team moms honor Raider seniors

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
April 17 should’ve been Senior Night for Habersham Central’s baseball team, where each of the team’s five seniors would have been honored for the years of hard work and dedication they have given to their team before playing in the last home game of their high school careers.
Easton Martin high-fives Tallulah Falls School and Habersham Central High School players during HCLL Opening Day in 2019.

Easton Martin high-fives Tallulah Falls School and Habersham Central High School players during HCLL Opening Day in 2019.

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Habersham County Little League hoping for June 1 start to season

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 16, 2020
   Habersham County Little League officials have decided on a target date of June 1 to hopefully begin a long-delayed season and bring some joy to the lives of hundreds of local youngsters.    “We’re going for it,” Habersham Little League President Christan Tanner said.
Habersham Central junior Andrew Kivett started a charity in October to help and inspire runners, and he does not plan to let the COVID-19 crisis stop him from growing it in the future.

Habersham Central junior Andrew Kivett started a charity in October to help and inspire runners, and he does not plan to let the COVID-19 crisis stop him from growing it in the future.

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Habersham Central junior gets shoe charity off on the right foot

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
   In October, Habersham Central junior Andrew Kivett found a way to merge his passion for giving back to the community with his other passion – running.
Tallulah Falls’ Joe Griswold of Demorest (left) battles a Franklin player during a game last season.

Tallulah Falls’ Joe Griswold of Demorest (left) battles a Franklin player during a game last season.

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Tallulah Falls School hires new soccer coach for new era

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
   Jeremy Stille has been tapped to lead Tallulah Falls School’s soccer program into a new era, as the Indians are moving into Georgia High School Association competition for the spring season in 2021.
Little League officials are hoping they can have some sort of 2020 season.

Little League officials are hoping they can have some sort of 2020 season.

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Habersham County Little League still hopes to play

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   Any fan of old baseball movies remembers the crowd chanting “Let Them Play!” in “Bad News Bears: Breaking Training.”    That same chant is going on in the heads of many in the community as hopes for playing Little League Baseball are still flickering amid the COVID-19 shutdown.