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

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

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.    With some games for opening week being cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreaks – like the mega-rivalry between Elbert and Hart counties – there is no telling how long this season may last.
Simarcus Burney gains a few yards after contact during the Raiders' intrasquad scrimmage Aug. 27. Photos by TOM ASKEW/Special

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.
Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta looks to power the ball past two Jefferson blockers on Thursday night.

Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta looks to power the ball past two Jefferson blockers on Thursday night.

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Habersham Central volleyball downs top 10 team

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Lady Raiders (7-5) volleyball team turned in one of their best performances of the season Thursday night with a two-set sweep of Class 4A No. 4 Jefferson.
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.
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.     In the first match against Lakeview, Habersham Central cruised to a 2-0 victory behind the team’s strong offensive performance.

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.